Glossary
bidirectional communication Two-way data transmission.
bin A receptacle for holding printed pages.
BOOTP Abbreviation for “Bootstrap Protocol,” an Internet protocol that allows a
computer to find its own IP address.
chooser A Macintosh accessory that allows you to select a device.
control panel The area on the printer that contains buttons and a display screen. Use
the control panel to set printer settings and to get information about the
printer status.
default The normal or standard setting for hardware or software.
DHCP Abbreviation for “dynamic host configuration protocol.” DHCP enables
individual computers or peripherals connected to a network to find their own
configuration information, including the IP address.
DIMM Abbreviation for “dual in-line m emory module.” A small circuit board that
holds memory chips.
duplex A feature that allows printing on both sides of a sheet of paper.
EIO Abbreviation for “Enhanced Input/Output.” A h ardware interface used for
adding an internal print server, network adaptor, hard disk, and other plug-in
functionality for HP printers.
Emulated PostScript Software that emulates Adobe PostScript, a programming language that
describes the appearance of the printed page.
EPS Abbreviation for “Encapsulated PostScript”: a type of graphics file.
FIR Abbreviation for “Fast InfraRed.” InfraRed wireless printing.
firmware Programming instructions that are stored in a read-only memory unit inside
the printer.
font A complete set of letters, numerals, and symbols in a typeface.
fuser The assembly that uses heat to fuse the toner onto the paper or other media.
grayscale Various shades of gray.
halftone pattern A halftone pattern uses differing sizes of ink dots to produce a continuous-tone
image such as a photograph.
HP Jetdirect HP product for network printing.
HP Web Jetadmin HP trademarked Web-based printer control software that lets you use a
computer to manage any peripheral connected to an HP Jetdirect print server.
I/O Abbreviation for “input/output” and refers to computer port settings.
IP address The unique number assigned to a computer device connected to a network.
IPX/SPX Abbreviation for “internetwork packet exchange/sequenced packet exchange.”
macro A single keystroke or command that results in a series of actions or instructions.
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