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 networked computer or
peripheral to automatically obtain its IP configuration from a BOOTP server.
chooser A Macintosh accessory that allows you to select a device.
CMYK An acronym for colors "cyan, magenta, yellow, and black."
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’s status.
DDR Acronym for double data-rate.
default The normal or standard setting for hardware or software.
DHCP An acronym for "dynamic host configuration protocol." DHCP enables individual computers or peripherals
connected to a network to automatically obtain their IP configuration from a DHCP server.
DIMM An acronym for "dual in-line memory module." A small circuit board that holds memory chips.
duplex A feature that allows printing on both sides of a sheet of paper.
EIO An acronym for "Enhanced Input/Output." A hardware interface used for adding an internal print server,
network adaptor, hard disk, and other plug-in functionality for HP printers.
embedded Web server A server that is completely contained within a device. Embedded Web servers provide
management information about the device. They are helpful for managing single devices on a small network. By
using a Web browser to access an embedded Web server, network users can obtain network printer status
updates, perform simple troubleshooting operations, change device configuration settings, and link to online
customer support. When you need to manage many network devices, it is more effective to use an integrated Web
server management tool, such as HP Web Jetadmin.
Emulated PostScript Software that emulates Adobe PostScript, a programming language that describes the
appearance of the printed page.
firmware Programming instructions that are stored in a read-only memory unit inside the printer.
Flash memory card A small-sized, high-quality, removable memory card.
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.
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