Resolution
The density of dots for any given output device. Expressed in terms of dots per inch (dpi). Low
resolution causes font characters and graphics to have a jagged appearance. Higher resolution
means smoother curves and angles as well as a better match to traditional typeface designs.
Resolution values are represented by horizontal data and vertical data, for example, 360 × 360 dpi.
Rotary pulse
A telephone dialing system where a dial is rotated to send pulses to the telephone switching
system. When you pulse dial, you hear clicks. When you touch-tone dial, the most common
dialing system, you hear tones.
RX
See Receiving.
S
Scanning contrast
A setting that darkens or lightens the scanning of documents.
Sender ID
Information printed at the top of a fax (also called TTI or Transmit Terminal ID). This data
appears only if the sending fax machine has been programmed with the information.
Glossary
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