Glossary - Konica Minolta bizhub pro 950 User Manual

Appendix
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Glossary

Item
10BASE-T/100BASE-TX/
1000BASE-T
AppleTalk
bit
Bit map font
BMP
Bonjour
BOOTP
Client
Contrast
Default
Density
DHCP
DNS
DPI (dpi)
Driver
EPS
Ethernet
Extension
Frame type
FTP
Gamma
Gateway
bizhub PRO 950 (Version 2)
Description
Types of specifications in compliance with the Ethernet standard.
Cables made of two stranded copper wire rods are used.
Communication speed is 10Mbps with 10Base-T, 100Mbps with 100Base-TX, and
1000Mbps with 1000Base-T.
General term of protocols to perform the network functions developed by Apple.
Abbreviation of Binary Digit. Minimum unit of information (volume of data) handled with
a computer, printer, etc. Data is denoted by 0 or 1.
Font to express the form of a character by a collection of dots.
Large size characters have notches.
Abbreviation of Bitmap. One of the file formats to save image data *extension; .bmp).
Generally used on Windows. No. of colors from black/white (binary) to full color
(16,777,216 colors) image can be designated. Basically the image is saved without be-
ing compressed.
Macintosh network technology for automatically detecting devices connected to the
network and for specifying settings. Previously called "Rendezvous", the name was
changed to "Bonjour" starting with Mac OS X v10.4.
Abbreviation of BOOTstrap Protocol. A protocol for a client machine on the TCP/IP
network to automatically read the setting for the network from a server.
Currently, however, DHCP which was partially improved on the basis of BOOTP is
mainly used.
A computer which uses services provided by servers through the network.
Difference between bright and dark areas of image (difference between light and dark-
ness).
Image of a little difference between light and darkness is called "image of low con-
trast", and the image of a large difference is called "image of high contrast".
Initial set value.
Setting which has been selected in advance when the power button is turned ON.
Or, setting which has been selected in advance when some function is turned ON.
Quantity to express the depth of image.
Abbreviation of Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol.
A protocol for a client machine on the TCP/IP network to automatically read the setting
for the network from a server.
Only by controlling the IP addresses for the DHCP clients collectively with the DHCP
server, a network can be easily constructed avoiding duplicate addresses.
Abbreviation of Domain Name System.
A system to allow to acquire an appropriate IP address from the host name in the net-
work environment. Users can specify the name of the host instead of the IP address
which is difficult to memorize and distinguish and access the other personal computer
on the network.
Abbreviation of Dots Per Inch. Unit of resolution used with printers, scanners, etc.
Represents a number of dots in a collection in one inch.
As this value increases, more detailed expression is possible.
Software to act intermediately between the computer and peripheral devices.
Abbreviation of Encapsulated PostScript. One of the file formats for illustration (exten-
sion; .eps). Data for both low and high resolution is contained. Data for low resolution
can be edited on the screen at a high speed. At the time of printing, output of the high-
est performance of the printer can be obtained with the data for high resolution.
Standard for the LAN transmission line.
A string attached to a file name to distinguish the file saving method.
Denoted following a period like ".bmp", ".hog", etc.
A type of communication form used in the NetWare environment.
Communication can be performed only between the same type of frames.
Abbreviation of File Transfer Protocol. A protocol used to transfer files on the TCP/IP
network such as Internet, Intranet, etc.
Value representing relative relation between input signal and actual output. Used for
displays, scanners, printers and other color peripheral devices.
Hardware or software serving as a point connecting networks. Not only connecting, it
converts the format, address, protocol, etc. of the data according to the network to be
connected.
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