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GLOSSARY
A
A/B switch A switch that allows input devices to
share a printer.
AC adapter Converts alternating current to direct
current.
AFP Advanced Function Printing.
AFPDS Advanced Function Printing Data
Stream.
Alternate host Input devices other than the coax host
that can use the printers attached to the
ALLY PLUS, such as PCs, network
servers, print sharing devices and even
other protocol converters.
APL A Programming Language.
ASCII American Standard Code for
Information Interchange. A 7-bit
standard character code used for
interchanging data between
communications equipment.
B
Backspace Moves the print position one column to
the left.
Battery-backed RAM A non-volatile temporary means of
storage. The ALLY PLUS uses it to
store configuration parameters.
Baud rate A unit for measuring serial data
transmission speed.
Binary A base 2 numbering system.
Bit A binary digit. The smallest unit of
binary information. Either a 0 or a 1.
BM Bottom margin.
BNC connector A type of coaxial cable end.
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