Glossary - Canon MultiPASS MP360 Software Manual

Glossary

A
application
Abbreviation of the phrase "application software". Software designed for a specific
purpose such as word processing software, spreadsheet software and database software
or a combination of these.
Auto Sheet Feeder (ASF)
Part of a printer in which paper used for printing is placed. When printing, the ASF
automatically feeds the paper into the printer.
B
Background printing
To print at the same time as you perform other operations on the computer.
For example, in a word-processing application, you can print while you edit the text of a
document.
If your computer is not set to background printing, you will not be able to perform other
operations on your computer until printing is completed.
C
Canon ColorGear color matching
Color management system for high-speed, high-precision color processing using
Canon's own color management technology. Canon ColorGear is compatible with the
industry-standard format "ICC Profiles" and enables high-precision color management
using the properties of color devices specified in color profiles. The system is used in
many Canon products.
crop
Operation for selecting parts of an image within a rectangle. You can use the crop button
in the ScanGear MP Toolbar to select a part of a preview image, preview again the part
you have selected and scan.
D
dpi (dots per inch)
Number of dots per inch. Unit for measuring resolution of a monitor or printer.
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