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Glossary
bit/pixel
The unit that indicates the number of bits allocated for a pixel. The larger the bit
value, the more detail of a pixel will be reproduced.
color calibration
A method of adjusting the color image data for a particular type of device so that
the reproduction results are as close as possible to the original colors.
default
A value or setting that takes effect when the printer is turned on, reset, or
initialized.
document
The item, such as a sheet of paper or a book, that is placed on the document table
for the scanner to read.
dots per inch (dpi)
The number of dots per inch is a measure of scanner and printer resolution. The
higher the number of dots, the higher the resolution. See also resolution.
dpi
See dots per inch (dpi).
ink jet printer
A printer that transfers ink onto the paper by spraying the ink through a number
of small nozzles.
interface
A piece of hardware, a method, or a standard used for connection between or
among computer devices.
laser printer
A printer that uses a laser and the electrophotographic method to print a full page
at a time. The laser is used to "paint" a charged drum with light, to which toner
is applied and then transferred onto paper.
memory
The part of the printer's electronic system that is used to store information. Some
information is fixed and is used to control how the printer operates. See also
ROM.
monochrome
Black and white images, or images represented only by the intensity of
luminosity.
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