media The paper, labels, transparencies, or other material on which the printer
prints the image.
memory tag A memory partition with a specific address.
monochrome Black and white. Devoid of color.
mopy The HP term for “multiple original p rints” capability.
network administrator A person who manages a network.
network A system of computers interconnected by telephone wires or other means in
order to share information.
page buffer Temporary printer memory used to hold page data while the printer creates an
image of the page.
parallel cable A type of computer cable often used to connect printers directly to a computer
rather than to a network.
parallel port A connection point for a device connected with a parallel cable.
PCL Abbreviation for “Printer Control Language.”
peripheral An auxilliary device, such as a printer, modem, or storage system, that works in
conjunction w ith a computer.
personality Distinctive features or characteristics of a printer or printer language.
pixel Abbreviation for “picture element,” which is the smallest unit of area in an
image displayed on a screen.
PJL Abbreviation for “Printer Job Language.”
PostScript A trademarked page description language.
PPD Abbreviation for “PostScript Printer Description.”
printer driver Software program that allows a computer to access p rinter features.
RAM Abbreviation for “random access memory,” a type of computer memory used to
store d ata that may change.
RARP Abbreviation for “Reverse Address Resolution Protocol,” a protocol that
enables a computer or peripheral to determine its own IP address.
raster image An image composed of dots.
render The process of outputting text or graphics.
RJ-45 A type of connector used for data transmission over standard telephone wire.
ROM Abbreviation for “read-only memory,” a type of computer memory used to store
data that should not be changed.
supplies Materials used by the printer that are used up and must be replaced. Supply
items for the HP Color LaserJet 5500 printer are the four print cartridges, the
transfer unit, and the fuser.
TCP/IP An internet protocol (developed by the U.S. Department of Defense) that has
become the global standard for communications.
toner The fine black or colored powder that forms the image on the printed media.
transfer unit The black plastic belt that transports the paper inside the printer and transfers
the toner from the print cartridges onto the paper.
tray A receptacle for holding blank paper.
xerographic paper General term for paper intended for photocopy or laser printer use.
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