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222 Xerox WorkCentre 7232/7242 System Administration Guide
PDL An abbreviation of Page-Description Language. This refers to
a programming language, such as PostScript, that is used to
describe output to a printer or a display device, which then
uses the instructions from the PDL to construct text and
graphics and create the required page image.
Peer-to-Peer A network environment in which the nodes communicate
directly with other nodes. Windows for Workgroups, NetWare
Lite, and Macintosh System 7 are examples of peer-to-peer
networking products.
PostScript PostScript is a page description language (PDL) developed by
Adobe Systems. It is an object-oriented language, meaning
that it treats images, including fonts, as collections of
geometrical objects rather than as bitmaps. PostScript is the
standard for desktop publishing because it is widely supported
by both hardware and software vendors.
Print driver See Driver.
Protocol The rules that control the transmitting and receiving of data.
Queue A place where jobs are stored temporarily, while they are
waiting to be processed. A print queue will hold several print
jobs.
RARP An abbreviation of Reverse Address Resolution Protocol. This
is a method for providing IP Addresses to nodes on a network.
When a node powers up, it broadcasts a RARP packet
containing its Ethernet Address. The RARP server receives
the packet and sends the IP Address back to the node.
Router A device that directs network packets to the segment of the
network for which the packet is intended, and excludes
packets that are not intended for a segment. Routers reduce
unnecessary network traffic and control access to segments
of the network.
SSDP An abbreviation of Simple Service Discovery Protocol.
SMB An abbreviation of Server Message Block. A protocol used to
to share files or printers on Windows OS.
SNMP An abbreviation of Simple Network Management Protocol. A
protocol used to help manage complex networks.
SPX An abbreviation of Sequenced Packet Exchange. SPX is part
of NetWare. It makes sure that packets are received in the
correct order and that there are no errors.
Subnet Mask A mask used to identify which part of an IP Address is the
Subnet Address and which part is the host (or device)
address.
TBCP Filter An abbreviation of Tagged Binary Control Protocol. This filter
is only available when PostScript is enabled.