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GLOSSARY
XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM PRODUCT REFERENCE GLOSSARY-3
compiler Software that translates instructions written in high-level language
into machine language for execution by a system.
concatenate To connect or link in a series, as when files are grouped together
for faster processing. See also job concatenation mode.
console Functional unit containing devices used by an operator to
communicate with an operating system. It may consist of a
display, keyboard, and certain switches or other controls.
consumable supplies Supplies such as paper and dry ink that are depleted (used up)
during the course of normal printer operation.
continuous printing Refers to Interpress job integrity under any of the following
conditions: excessive graphics, forms, or font use problems.
coordinate Point on the x and y axis that determines a grid position.
copy To duplicate data in a new location or on an additional storage
medium, for example, to copy files from disk to tape.
copy-sensitive Term used to indicate jobs in which multiple copies of a report
will contain different data, as with paychecks and banking
statements.
cpi characters per inch. Designates the number of characters per
inch for a particular typeface. See also pitch.
debug To detect and correct errors in a program.
default Value assigned to a field by the system. Default fields may be
used for such items as document formats, menu selections, input
fields, font selection, and paper or image size. The default value
of a field may be changed.
descender Portion of alphabetic character that extends below the baseline.
See also ascender, x height.
display Viewing device (monitor) that visually communicates system
warnings, status, and error messages and reflects operator
interaction with the system on a display.
DJDE Dynamic Job Descriptor Entry. Command within an input data
stream used to modify the printing environment dynamically.
dot Unit of measurement representing a fraction of an inch, for
example, 300 dots per inch (dpi). It may also be referred to as a
picture element (pixel) or spot.
download To copy files using communication lines from the host onto LPS
system disks.