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Glossary
paper transport roller
A rolling mechanism that carries the paper through the various
functions of the printer during the printing process.
parallel interface
An output/input port utilizing multiple data circuitry.
parallel interface connector
A connector that enables the transfer of data between the printer and
the computer.
peripheral device
Any device that can be attached to the computer, such as a printer.
PostScript
Developed by Adobe Systems, PostScript is one of the most well
known page description languages.
PostScript fonts
Precise, high-quality fonts that are engineered to be printed using a
PostScript-compatible computer.
power cord socket
Connects the power cord and the printer.
power switch
Turns power to the printer on and off.
printer
A peripheral device that outputs data from a computer onto paper or
other media.
printer driver
A software file that manages commands to the printer.
Print Manager
An application that manages the print queue and the print file.
RAM
Acronym for random-access memory.
resolution
SEE dpi.
A-4
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