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Chapter 21 Terms
PC Maintenance
Term | Definition |
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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 |