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R
RAM. Random Access Memory. A type of internal memory that stores data
temporarily.
ROM. Read-only Memory. A type of internal memory that is used to store programs
and data vital to the printer’s basic operation permanently.
S
ScanCenter. An option provided for walk-up copying. Also referred to as ICS in the
Guide.
SCSI. Small Computer System Interface.
Serial interface. An interface that sends data one bit at a time over a single line.
SIMM. Single In-line Memory Module.
SNMP. Simple Network Management Protocol. Printer Monitor uses SNMP to retrieve
printer status and to intercept traps generated by the printer whenever its status changes.
The information is displayed through a graphical interface
Startup. The act or process of setting into operation or motion, as in starting up your
system with a startup disk.
Symbol set. A predefined set of characters (glyphs) and the numeric codes that the
computer sends to the printer to represent the characters.
System. A broad term to include a computer and any peripheral devices, accessories,
and software.
T
TCP/IP. Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol. The two best known
protocols often thought of as one protocol. TCP corresponds to layer 4 (transport layer)
of the OSI reference model, and provides reliable data transmission. IP corresponds to
layer 3 (network layer) and provides connectionless datagram service. U.S. Department
of Defense developed TCP/IP in the 1970s to support the construction of worldwide
internetworks.
Telnet. Standard Internet terminal emulation protocol.
Token Ring. A token passing LAN developed and supported by IBM.
Toner. Imaging material used in electrophotography and some off-press proofing
systems. The material that is used to create the physical image on the page.