Glossary - Sharp AR-5127 Series Printer Operation Manual

GLOSSARY

interface cable
An electrical cable which transfers data between a
computer and a printer.
local printer
A printer that is directly connected to your computer, as
opposed to a remote or network printer.
memory
The capacity of a device (computer, printer, etc.) to store
information, or the devices in which information is
stored, usually measured in bytes.
offline
A condition in which the printer is not ready to accept
data from or communicate with the computer.
online
A condition in which the printer is ready to accept data
from and communicate with the computer.
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printer driver
A printer driver is software designed to convert print data
from any application into data understandable by the
printer so that the printer can quickly and efficiently print
out the data.
random-access memory (RAM)
The working memory of the computer in which programs
and data are temporarily stored while you use them.
Resetting or shutting off the computer clears all
information from RAM. Printing very complicated
documents may require closing other running programs
or adding more RAM to the computer.
resolution
The fineness of lines displayed on a monitor or printed,
measured in dots per inch (dpi). Low-resolution devices
may display or print visibly jagged images, particularly
diagonal lines.
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