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Glossary

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Parallel interface

An interface that transmits multiple bits simultaneously (usually in one-

byte segments). Your printer has a built-in, Centronics-type parallel

interface. See also Centronics interface.

Parallel interface cable

A bi-directional cable, usually less than six feet long, that transfers

multiple bits of information to the printer simultaneously, speeding the

transfer. Parallel interface cables are also referred to as Centronics

interface cables.

PDF

Stands for Portable Document Format. A widely used format for

transmitting and viewing documents on computers. PDF documents can

be read or printed out with Adobe’s Acrobat Reader program.

Peer-to-peer connection

A network connection between a computer and a printer (or other device)

that does not go through a server. See also Server, Client.

Physical RAM

Random access memory (RAM) that is physically present in the

computer in the form of memory chips, as opposed to virtual memory.

See also Virtual Memory.

Point size

Character height is deﬁned in points: one point is 1/72 of an inch.

Portrait

The printing of text along the width (short edge) of the page.

Print job

A document that a Windows application has processed and sent to the

Spooler to be added to the print queue or directly to the printer.

Print Monitor

The network adapter print monitor is software that prints through the

network adapter.

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