Xerox 4635 User Interface Reference page 163

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XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM PC USER INTERFACE REFERENCE
header button Software-generated buttons displayed within a PC UI window
header which perform specific functions, such as closing a
window or applying a selection, when selected with a mouse.
hierarchy Relative priority assigned to arithmetic or logical operations that
must be performed.
host Computer accessed by users which serves as a source of high-
speed data processing for workstations with less computer
power. See also mainframe.
host interface Connection between network and host computer.
icon Symbol appearing on the PC UI or printer control console that
can be opened to display a window or screen options.
id identifier. Character used to identify or name data and possibly
to indicate certain properties of that data.
image area Area on a physical page that may contain text or graphics.
processing Generic term encompassing both word and data processing,
used to describe the entire scope of operations performed by a
computer.
initialize 1. To prepare the magnetic surface of a blank diskette so that it
can accept data. 2. To set all information in a computer system
to its starting values (usually the first step is accomplished when a
program is booted).
input Data or text introduced into a computer-based system.
input devices Keyboards, magnetic media, or any device used to give a system
information.
input/output General term encompassing the flow of data into and out of a
system.
processing Formatting control for the pages of a report.
interface Device by which two systems connect and communicate with
each other.
interpolation Series of logical rules implemented in the printer to convert a
300 spi input video stream to a 600 spi output video stream.
Interpolation is functionally analogous to bit doubling (2x
scaling), except the logical rules result in superior output.
Interpress Xerox standard that defines digital representation of lines for
printing. Interpress documents can be printed on any sufficiently
powerful printer equipped with Interpress print software.
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