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GL-1020 Scan Operator’s Guide 89
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RIP Raster Image Processor. A device that reads the text and
graphics in a document and outputs a bit-mapped image to a
printer. The acronym is used frequently as a verb, as in “The
controller is ripping the print job.”
Scan agent A set of properties for transferring scan jobs to a particular
destination.
Scan template A data structure containing the attributes for scan jobs, such as
single-sided or duplex printing, resolution and paper size. Public
templates are accessible to all users. Private templates are
defined for specific purposes and may be password-protected.
Simplex Printing on only one side of a piece of paper. See also Duplex.
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.
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”.
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