NEC SuperScript 610 User Manual page 100

Glossary–4
peripheral device Any device (such as a printer) that you attach to your
Personal
point
port
PostScript
printer driver
Print Manager
Print Status
Window
Program
Manager
proportional
spacing
etc.
computer.
A software configuration of SuperScript for users
whose computers do not have network capability or
network connections and have a printer directly
connected.
A unit of measurement for sizing type. One point
equals 1/72 inch.
A socket on the connector panel of a computer or
peripheral device where you can plug in a cable to
connect to another computer or device, or to a
network.
A page description language that controls the place-
ment of text and graphics on a page.
A software file that translates printer commands.
An application program that runs in the background
when printing. Once the print file is sent to the Print
Manager, the Print Manager controls the print queue
and then sends the file to the printer. The user can
then perform other tasks while printing.
Window that displays any print job currently
under way. When printer errors occur, the printer
status is shown in this window, which also includes
the steps that should be taken.
When Windows is started, the Program Manager is
executed and it remains running while Windows is
running.
A printing method in which the distance between
characters varies according to the width of the