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Subnet Mask A number that identifies a subnetwork so that an IP address can
be shared by the local network.
TCP/IP Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol. The TCP part of
TCP/IP provides transport functions, which ensures that the total
amount of bytes sent is received correctly at the other end. The IP
part of TCP/IP provides the routing mechanism. TCP/IP is a
protocol in which the messages transmitted contain the address
of a destination network as well as a destination station.
Token Ring A data link protocol (MAC layer) for local area networks (LAN)
developed by IBM (IEEE 802.5). Token Ring is more deterministic
than Ethernet. It ensures that all users get regular turns at
transmitting their data. With Ethernet, users compete to get onto
the network.
Tray The location on the copier where a print job is output.
TWAIN Technology Without An Interesting Name. The de facto standard
interface between software applications and image capturing
devices.
URL Uniform Resource Locator. An address that allows you to access
information on the Internet, such as a web page, FTP or Gopher,
Usenet, or database. URLs can take the following forms: “http://
host.domain/page” and “mailto://username@host.domain”.
Walk-up functions Operations performed from the digital copier’s control panel. They
include standard copying functions, monitoring network print jobs
and management functions.
Watermark Text images (formatted words or phrases) that print in the
background of a document. Watermarks can be printed as
transparent text, on only the first or on all pages of the document,
in solid or in outline form.
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