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Appendix G: Glossary ❖ G-7
exchanging and accessing files without having to copy them
to a floppy diskette.
Firmware The programs stored in EPROM/ROM chips on the
printer’s controller board.
Font A collection of characters with a consistent style.
Different fonts can be selected for printing. Fonts can refer to
the printer’s internal fonts, or fonts stored in optional font
cards or on your computer.
Font card Small, thin credit card size electronic devices that
contain fonts.
Font characteristics Font orientation, character height,
stroke weight, and typeface. What a printed font looks like.
Fuser roller Used to bond dry ink to the page.
H
Handshaking An exchange of signals between two devices
in a computer network, prior to the transfer of data. The
purpose of handshaking is to determine the readiness of each
device to exchange data.
Horizontal deletions See Deletions - Horizontal.
Horizontal streaks See Streaks - Dark horizontal.
Host The source of data or the input device for the printer. It
may be a personal computer or network device.
Hot Key Keystroke combinations used to activate and exit
the DOS version of SMS.
I
I/O (Input/Output) The communication between the printer
and the host computer.
I/O port Input/Output port, where data is received and
transmitted.
IVD See Integrated Visual Display
Integrated Visual Display Also referred to as IVD, this is the
user-interface portion of SMS which displays printer and job
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