Glossary - Canon MultiPASS L60 Software User's Manual

Glossary

A
Application
Software prepared for a specific function or set of functions. Examples
of an application program include word processing programs and
MultiPASS Desktop Manager. Developers who make application
programs include drivers that support different types of printers.
ASCII
Acronym for American Standard Code for Information Interchange. A
set of definitions for the bit composition of characters and symbols.
ASCII defines 128 symbols using 7 binary bits and 1 parity bit.
Automatic feed
Method by which paper can be fed into the printer when the built-in
paper feeder is used.
B
Bi-directional parallel interface port
An interface connection that is capable of both sending and receiving
information. For example, when you print or send a PC fax from your
computer, information is sent from your computer to the L60. When you
scan or receive a fax into your computer, information is sent from the L60
to your computer.
C
Centronics
An interface standard for parallel data transmission. The interface on
this unit is a Centronics-type parallel interface.
Glossary G-1