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P
Parallel Interface. A type of connection that links a printer to a computer, by which all 8 bits of a
character are sent at the same time. See interface .
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PCL 3 Emulation. Hewlett-Packard
Printer Control Language version 3 compatibility.
Print Cartridge. Unit containing the ink reservoir and the printhead.
Printer Driver. Program that translates a software applications language to that of the printer so
the two can communicate.
Purge. A process in which the printhead nozzles in the print cartridges are cleaned (see also
Nozzle Test ).
R
RAM. Random Access Memory. The fastest type of memory your computer has, RAM is used to
run your software applications.
Reset. Clears the printer buffer and all temporary settings, and returns the printer to the initial
power-on state.
S
Sheet Feeder. The printer mechanism that automatically feeds in single sheets from a stack of
paper, transparencies, etc.
Software Application. A program loaded on your computers hard disk and used to perform a
specific task; for example, a word processing program.
T
Typeface. A set or family of characters all having a similar configuration; for example, Times
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New Roman
or Arial
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