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Chapter 21 Terms
PC Maintenance
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| PostScript | printing language from adobe |
| Bitmap | a bunch of bit and rows |
| Raster Line | also called a bit map |
| PCL | Printer Control Language |
| GDI | Graphic DEvice Interface |
| XPS | XML Paper Specifications |
| Raw Data | the printer can print without any processing |
| Laser PRinter | can be used for personal or business use |
| Imaging Drum | electronically charged rotating drums |
| Transfer Roller | part of the transfer process |
| RET | resolution enhancement technology |
| Fuser ASsembly | uses heat and pressure to fuse the toner |
| Transfer Belt | how transferring is done |
| Pickup Roller | pushes forward the paper |
| Speration Pad | keeps the excess paper from getting sucked in |
| Duplex Printer | can print on both sides |
| Duplexing Assembly | how the paper is printed on both sides |
| Inkjet Printer | a type of ink dispersion printing |
| Print head | an injet printer uses one of these |
| Ink Cartridges | holds different color cartridges |
| Impact Printer | prints by hitting the paper |
| Tractor Feed | used in impact printers |
| Impact Paper | used in impact printers |
| Thermal Printers | for recipt printing |
| direct thermal printer | burns dots into special paper |
| thermal paper | special paper used in thermal printers |
| Thermal Transfer Printer | uses wax based ink |
| Local Printer | connects directly to the computer |
| Network Printer | uses the network connection to manage print jobs |
| Devices and Printers Window | a windows utility used to manage printers |
| Printer Window | manages printers in windows vista |
| Printers and Faxes Window | manages printers in XP |
| XPS Document Writer | similar to a .pdf file |
| SPP | Standard Parallel Port |
| EPP | Enhanced Parallel Port |
| ECP | Extended Capabilities Port |
| IEEE 1284 | epp and ecp specifications |
| LPT | Line Printer Terminal |
| Print Spooler | the print queue |
| Spooling | Also called the print queue |
| Calibration | inkjet printers require calibrations |
| Printer Maintenance Kit | a kit that high end printer has in it to help with the maintainence |
| Print Management | manages the print jobs in windows |
| Printer self-Test Page | a page printed directly from the printer |