GLOSSARY
GLOSSARY-10 XEROX DOCUPRINT NETWORK PRINTER SERIES INSTALLATION PLANNING GUIDE FOR MODELS 96/4635/180 NPS
long-edge feed (LEF) The movement of paper through the printer in the direction of the
paper length (the longer side of a sheet of paper). See also short-
edge feed.
low-level language Language that is close to machine language so that each written
instruction in a program can be converted to machine language on a
one-to-one basis.
mainframe Central processing unit (CPU) and memory of a large computer.
More often used to denote any large computer of the type that might
be used to control a group of smaller computers, terminals, or other
devices. Refer to host.
markform A parameter name for an end-of-job marker in the IPDS data stream.
megabyte (MB) A unit of approximately one million bytes.
megahertz (MHz) 1. Unit of cycling speed (one million cycles per second) for an
electromagnetic wave (in particular, a radio wave). 2. The sending
and receiving stations of a radio wave transmission must be tuned in
to the same unit of megahertz.
message Information passed to the user or to a task within the system. The
information is usually associated with an error, fault, or system
condition.
MICR Functionality that produces a Magnetic Ink Character Recognition
(MICR) line on negotiable and turnaround documents such as
checks and bills. The MICR printing system prints documents using
magnetic ink and special fonts to create machine readable
information that allows for quick document processing. In general,
MICR is used to print accounting and routing information on blank
checks and other negotiable documents.
mixed environment Group of different printing systems at the same location.
modem Device that converts digital information into an analog signal suitable
for sending over analog telecommunication lines. Also converts an
analog signal from telecommunication lines into digital information.
module Cohesive unit within a program. It is consistent in its level and
identifiable in terms of loading or with other units.
network 1. System of geographically separate computers, linked to one
another over transmission lines. 2. Communication lines connecting
a computer to its remote terminals.
node Station, terminal, or computer that performs some control operation
and influences the operation of the network as a whole.
Novell Commonly used network communications protocol supported by the
DocuPrint NPS.