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G Glossary
[Printer driver]
The software that changes data created by the application program into data, which can be
interpreted by the printer.
[Print page buffer]
Location where print data is actually processed and stored.
[Print queue]
The location temporarily storing print data from the computer to print from a particular printer.
[Protocol]
Rules to communicate mutually among multiple devices and computer systems. The agreement
to process to transfer information among hardware, and to communicate through the network
between two computers.
[Receiving buffer]
Buffer is the location to store data sent from the client temporarily. By increasing the memory
capacity of the receive buffer, the client can be freed faster.
[Resolution]
Expresses the fineness of an image. Usually, it is expressed by the number of dots per inch (dpi)
so that the larger the value, the higher the resolution (details can be reproduced in more detail).
[Screen]
For devices like printers, the density of printed matter is expressed in shaded dots, and the
column of these dots or number of lines during printing are known as screen lines. Gradations that
can be displayed change according to the number of screen lines.
[Server]
The computer storing information on the network, and providing service to other computers.
On the other hand, the computer requesting service to the server is called a "client".
[SMB]
The communication method sending data on Windows Network (Microsoft Network), which is
available on Windows 95/Windows 98/Windows Me/Windows NT 4.0/Windows 2000 or Windows
XP/Windows Server 2003.
[SNMP]
The protocol that controls equipment connected to the network via the network.
For activating the protocol, the software SNMP manager is to be installed on the machine that will
manage, and the software SNMP agent is to be installed on the printer to be managed.
[Software]
A program for operating computers. OS and application software are varieties of software.
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