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network printer. A printer made available on a network, not connected directly to your computer.
network-capable printer. A printer that you can connect to a network. Some network-capable
printers may require an external network adapter.
operating system. The software that provides the basic functions needed for operating your
computer. For example, Windows 98, Macintosh OS 9, or Macintosh OS X.
paper type sensor. A feature that automatically detects some types of paper loaded in the paper
tray.
parallel cable. A 25-pin cable that connects a peripheral device, such as a printer, to a computer.
parallel port. The 25-pin port on the back of your computer that connects to peripheral devices,
such as a printer, using a parallel cable. The parallel port lets your computer communicate with your
printer.
peripheral device. Any external device connected to and controlled by a computer.
photo paper. Treated paper designed for photographs.
plain paper. Paper designed for printing text documents.
portrait orientation. Page orientation in which text runs parallel with the short edge of the paper.
poster. An image printed on multiple sheets of paper that, when assembled, produce an enlarged
version of the original image.
premium paper. Coated paper designed for reports or documents with graphics.
print cartridge. The replaceable unit inside your printer that contains the ink.
print cartridge nozzles. The gold area of the print cartridge that ink flows through before it is
applied to your paper during printing.
print queue. The location on the server where print jobs are stored for printing in the order in which
they are sent.
printer driver. See printer software.
printer port. See USB port.
printer software. (1) The program that lets you select settings to customize your print job. (2) The
program that lets your computer communicate with your printer.
program. Any software loaded on your computer that lets you perform a specific task, such as word
processing or photo editing.