Glossary - Canon imageCLASS MF5550 Software Manual

Glossary

A
AC
Alternating Current. The type of electrical current typically available from household
wall outlets.
Application
Abbreviation of the phrase "application software." Software designed for a specific
purpose such as word processing software, spreadsheet software, database
software, or a combination of these.
B
Bold
A characteristic of a printed character with wider, and darker representation. Also
referred to as emphasized or double-strike printing.
Brightness
The relative proportion of light and dark areas. Decreasing brightness darkens the
overall image; increasing brightness lightens it.
C
Client
A computer that is connected to the printer over a network. A client does not control
the printer directly. It interacts with the printer through a server. See also Server.
Collate
To print multiple copies of a multi-page document in sequential page order.
Command
An instruction that tells the machine to perform a certain function. Commands are
sent from the computer to the machine via the interface cable when the machine is
ready.
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