HP LaserJet 4050, 4050N, 4050T and 4050TN Printers - User's Guide

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Glossary 1
Glossary
adjustable tray A paper tray that is able to adapt to more than one size
of media. All trays used in the printer are adjustable.
bidirectional
communication
Bidirectional communication enables the printer to
respond to data inquiries from your computer and report
back information such as what accessories are
connected to the printer.
DIMM
(dual in-line memory
module)
A circuit board that holds extra memory chips for the
printer.
drag-and-drop The ability to execute a function graphically without
typing a command. For example, in the Windows 95
Explorer, you can copy or move a file by “dragging” it
from one folder and “dropping” it into another.
duplex printing
accessory
(also called “duplexer”)
An optional accessory used for automatically printing
on both sides of a sheet of paper.
enhanced input/output
(EIO)
Printer accessory slots used for transferring data
between the computer and printer. Modular I/O (MIO)
accessories for older printers and the newer EIO
technology are not compatible.
media Any material to be printed, including envelopes, labels,
transparencies, and all types of paper. (Paper types
include letterhead, prepunched, recycled, bond, color
stock, card stock, and preprinted.)
Mopier An HP LaserJet printer equipped to deliver multiple
original prints (or generate copies of a print job).
PCL 5e/6 HP’s printer control language.
PostScript Emulation
See PS.
preprinted Having pre-designed forms already printed on the
paper.
printer driver Program files that allow a software application to
communicate with the printer and use its features.