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Glossary of Terms
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10BaseT/100BaseT |
IEEE standards for Ethernet networks.
The "10" or "100" indicates that the transmission rate
is 10 or 100 megabits per second (Mbps), the "BASE" indicates
base band signaling (direct current), and the "T" indicates twisted-pair
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| 33.6 Kbps Fax Modem |
This high-speed standard is called V.34
or Super G3 and offers up to a 3-second-per-page transmission speed. As
with any fax machine, the transmission speed is limited by the modem speed
of the remote fax machine, so the sending unit will "fallback"
to 14,400 or 9,600 bps to communicate with slower machines. Also see "Automatic
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| A4 Size |
A European standard paper size that
measures 8.3" x 11.7." |
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| AI Protocol |
This feature employs Artificial Intelligence
(AI) to learn the protocol characteristics of the machines programmed as
Quick and Speed Dials. AI Protocol helps reduce phone line charges when
communicating between machines produced by the same manufacturer. AI Protocol
only works if you dial using Quick Dial, Speed Dial, or AI Redial. |
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| AI Redial |
If a fax message was not transmitted
successfully, that does not mean the fax number must be entered again. The
AI Redial feature stores the last 10 fax numbers dialed in memory. The user
can then scroll through these numbers, and redial any one easily with just
a few keystrokes. |
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| AppleTalk Network |
A LAN (Local Area Network) standard
developed by Apple Computer that can link up to 32 Macintosh computers,
IBM PC-compatible computers and peripherals such as laser printers. |
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| Application Software |
A software program or group of programs
used for a specific task such as word processing, accounting, desktop publishing,
etc. |
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| Authorized Reception |
This feature helps you to reject junk
fax mail. It lets you specify which fax machines you wish to receive messages
from; all others will be shut out. |
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| Autodialing |
Collectively refers to stored Quick
Dial and Speed Dial numbers and allows for fast recall when dialing. A stored
autodial number will remain in memory for use at any time, without having
to reprogram it. Also see "Quick Dial" and "Speed Dial." |
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| Auto Document |
Auto Document allows you to store frequently
transmitted documents in memory as a Quick Dial. To use them, simply press
the programmed Quick Dial key, dial the fax number and press Start. Price
lists, maps and other frequently faxed documents are always available for
quick transmission. |
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| Auto Reduction |
By default, if the receiver’s paper
is smaller than the paper you are sending on, the message is automatically
reduced to fit onto the available paper at the other end. |
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| Auto Tray Switching |
When equipped with one or two optional
500-sheet cassettes, enables the unit to automatically switch to another
paper source when the one in use is empty. |
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| Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) |
The ADF is a device which feeds the
pages of a multi-page document (for faxing or copying purposes) one at a
time, in the order that you arranged the pages in the stack. |
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| Automatic Fallback |
The fax unit’s modem will automatically
"fallback" to a slower speed in order to connect to a slower fax
machine or if it encounters poor phone line conditions, helping to ensure
a reliable connection. |
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| Automatic Redial |
The fax unit will automatically redial
the other party if, for example, the line is busy, there is no answer by
the remote unit or the message was rejected by the remote machine. |
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| Automatic Service Call |
If the fax unit experiences problems,
it can automatically place a service call and transmit information
about the condition of the machine. |
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| Backup File Transmission |
If turned on, this feature sends a backup
copy of all faxes you send to a destination that you specify. |
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| Batch Transmission |
This feature is useful for those that
send multiple fax messages to the same location throughout the day. It is
less expensive to send them all together on the same call. Using the Batch
feature, the document is scanned into memory for delayed transmission. Each
document scanned for transmission to the same destination, at the same time,
will be transmitted together. |
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| BFT |
Binary file transfer. A file protocol
that allows you to transfer binary files to a remote computer via software. |
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| BIT |
1 of 8 units that make up an 8 unit byte. A bit being able to represent 0 or 1 (on or off). |
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| BPS (Bits Per Second) |
This is the data communication rate,
or speed with which a device transmits a character. BPS is used to measure
the rate at which digital information is handled, manipulated and transmitted.
In Group 3 mode, your fax terminal digitizes documents, transforming them
into "bits" – binary digits (a series of ones and zeros)
– and then sends them out at a top speed of 33,600 bps. |
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| Bitmapped Font |
A font that has a fixed character font
size and shape. The characters are composed of a map of tiny dots that appear
to the unaided eyes as one character. Bitmapped fonts were the first type
of fonts developed for PCs, printers, and multifunctional devices. |
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| Broadcasting |
Broadcasting is the automatic
memory transmission of one document to multiple destinations, sequentially.
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| BYTE |
A unit of information consisting
of 8 bits. A byte is the basic unit of measurement for computer storage.
Amount of computer memory required, for example, to store one character. |
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| CCD (Charge-Coupled Device) |
A small chip that holds light-sensing
devices. Uses fluorescent light to illuminate the entire document. A series
of mirrors reflects the light and focuses the document image onto the chip.
The various densities of the image (light/dark) are measured and converted
to digital signals. |
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| CCITT |
See "ITU-T. |
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| Center Mark |
Marks may be printed halfway on the
left side and at the top center of each page received. This makes it easier
for you to position the hole puncher correctly when filing received messages. |
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| Central Processing Unit (CPU) |
This is the heart of a PC and
is also known as the micro-processor or IC chip. IC= Integrated Circuit |
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| Chain Dialing |
Chain Dialing permits keystrokes, Speed
Dial and Quick Dial keys to be selected and sequentially strung together.
When the application requires multiple sets of keystrokes to select a final
destination, Chain Dialing gives you the flexibility to use Autodial numbers
and keypad entries together for maximum productivity. This is particularly
convenient when the unit is on a PBX where PIN codes need to be entered
for access or billing purposes. |
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| Checkered Mark |
If this feature is switched on, the
machine prints a checkered mark in the left corner of the first page of
received fax messages. Using this mark, you can find the first page of a
reception easily, making it easier to separate and distribute multiple receptions. |
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| Client/Server Network |
Architecture that allows one computer
to get information from another. Software applications run on a powerful
computer (the server) which is connected over networks to PCs (the clients). |
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| Closed Network Reception |
When Closed Network is activated,
the ID codes of the communicating fax machines are checked. If they
are not the same, the communication is terminated. Essentially a group
of fax machines that can only communicate amoungst themselves, creating
a closed network. Closed network helps stop you from accidentally
sending a fax message to a destination fax that is outside your fax
network. It may also prevent reception of unauthorized junk fax mail.
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| Collate upon Reception |
Use this feature to have the machine
print multiple copies (up to 9 sets) of messages from specified Senders.
If no specified senders are registered, the machine prints multiple copies
of all messages, regardless of the sender. |
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| Confidential Transmission/Reception |
Confidential Transmission is the ability
of a fax machine to transmit a document to a remote fax’s confidential
mailbox. Confidential Reception is the ability to receive documents into
a confidential mailbox. Confidential messages are printed only after the
intended recipient enters the proper passcode. |
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| Continuous Polling |
Allows the unit to continuously dial
and poll (retrieve documents) from a specified group of remote fax machines. |
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| Contrast Control |
The ability to adjust for light or dark
originals for optimum image quality. If, for example, a document has a darker
background than normal, or the writing is faint, you simply adjust the contrast
to either lighten or darken the image. Contrast can be adjusted when copying
or faxing. |
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| Copy Mode |
Enables convenience copying of a document
placed on the ADF. Copying a document is also a good way to test contrast
and resolution before sending a document, particularly if you are not sure
that the settings are appropriate. The copy shows how the message would
look when received at the remote fax. |
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| Cover Sheet |
When turned on, this feature automatically
sends a cover page that contains the sender’s RTI and TTI, thus identifying
the sender. |
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| CSI (Call Station Identification) |
This is the telephone number of your
fax machine. |
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| Data Compression |
To reduce transmission time, data is
compressed using MH (Modified Huffman), MR (Modified Read) and MMR (Modified
Modified Read) compression techniques. JBIG (Joint Binary Imaging Group)
is another optional compression method that is especially effective when
transmitting halftone images. |
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| DCX |
DCX is a file format developed by Microsoft.
It is an enhancement to the PCX format that allows multi-page images. A
PCX file can only contain one page. |
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| Delayed Polling |
Polling (retrieving) a message from
a remote site at a specified later time, preferably after-hours when phone
rates are lower. |
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| Delayed Transmission |
See "Send Later." |
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| Direct Fax Number Entry |
This feature allows you to input destination
fax numbers before placing the document on the feeder. This is useful when
you would like to read the destination fax number off the document rather
than writing it down on the reverse side or on a scrap a paper. |
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| Document Memory |
Stores documents for fax transmission/reception,
copying or out-of-paper receive purposes. |
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| dpi (dots per inch) |
dpi is a measure of resolution in input
devices such as scanners and output devices such as fax machines. Also see
"Resolution." |
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| Dual Access |
Allows the user to perform two or more
operations simultaneously, e.g., scan a document into memory as the unit
is transmitting or receiving another document. |
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| Dual (33.6 Kbps) Phone Line |
An optional feature that enables
the fax unit to have a second modem and phone line added to simultaneously
send and receive, essentially doubling the communication capacity
of the fax system. |
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| Duplex Fax Transmission |
A feature that enables the user to scan
both sides of an original into memory. The system collates and then transmits
the document to the remote fax. |
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| ECM |
Error Correction Mode. A method by which
two equally-equipped fax machines will check data for errors. If errors
are detected, due to for example line noise, the transmitting unit resends
the data in blocks. This ensures that the fax is received in it’s entirety
and is legible. |
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| Economy Transmission |
This feature is similar to Send Later.
However, it has the added bonus of automatically combining two cost-saving
features; use of off-peak rates and Batch Transmission. If you select Economy
Transmission, your fax message will be sent at the time that you previously
stored in programming mode for this feature. All messages that are stored
for sending to the same destination using this feature will be batched automatically.
Also see "Batch Transmission" and "Send Later." |
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| Emulation |
A printer operational mode in which
one type and brand of printer connected to or networked with a PC mimics
the operation of another type and brand of printer, so that it can print
data from an application compatible with the printer it is emulating. It
is not uncommon to find printers on the market that can emulate one or more
printer product lines that command a significant market share, like the
HP LaserJet™, Epson LQ™ and Epson FX™ series laser printers. |
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| Energy Saver Mode |
The unit’s user-programmable power
management feature saves power by allowing the fuser to cool down when the
machine is not in use. There are two settings 2-watt mode (fuser off) and
Pre-Heat mode (fuser cools to halfway point between full power and room
temperature). The 2-watt mode offers power savings of up to 90% or more
compared to other manufacturer’s standby modes. Also see "Night
Timer." |
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| Energy Star Compliance |
Compliance with the Energy Star guidelines
for energy efficiency means the facsimile unit meets the EPA’s pollution-reducing
standard by reducing power consumption when the system is idle. Also see
"Energy Saver Mode." |
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| Error Correction Mode |
ECM is an ITU-T standard protocol/signaling
system that greatly reduces the chance of data being lost because of poor
phone line conditions. |
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| Ethernet |
Ethernet is a network protocol that
is widely used to link networks of PCs, UNIX workstations, and many other
products, including fax machines. The design of Ethernet permits any or
all communication protocols (such as TCP/IP, SPX/IPX (Novell NetWare) and
Apple’s EtherTalk) to operate over the same physical wiring at once. |
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| Facsimile |
Facsimile is a system of sending printed
or graphic information from one location to another by producing a copy,
or facsimile, of that information at the remote location. A facsimile unit
transmits audio tones over the same telephone line you use for voice communication. |
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| Fast Memory Transmission Stop |
During Memory Transmission transactions,
the Stop key can disconnect the communication in progress, for example,
to change a wrong telephone number or alter other program parameters. |
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| Fax Forwarding |
Using this feature, the fax machine
will receive and print an incoming fax and then forward the message to other
specified locations, making reception of faxes possible while out of the
office. |
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| Fax-on-Demand |
An option that allows a user to store
documents in the unit’s optional expanded memory (optional 40MB Fax
Expansion Card required). These documents are available for remote retrieval
24 hours a day, 7 days a week. |
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| Fax Server |
Often used synonymously with LAN fax,
this device has two meanings, 1) an overall LAN or host network fax system;
or 2) the central LAN node or device which attached to phone lines on one
side and to the LAN on the other. |
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| FDDI |
Fiber Distributed Data Interface. A
high-speed network that utilizes fiber-optic cable. |
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| Font |
A complete set of letters, numbers and
symbols in a specific typeface design used by PCs and printers to represent
data and information on a PC monitor or printed page. Each font has an assigned
name and specifications for orientation, symbol set, spacing, pitch, point
size, typeface, style and weight. |
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| Function Set by Destination |
This feature allows the user to enable
or disable certain features based on the system that is sending the documents.
For example, if legal-size documents are routinely received from a particular
remote location, the receive unit can be programmed to always print their
messages from the cassette that has legal-size paper loaded. (Requires an
optional 500-sheet Paper Feed Unit.) |
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| Function Upgrade Card |
An option that expands the unit’s
dialing, programming and document filing capacity. |
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| GDI (Graphic Device Interface) |
The operating system software used in
Microsoft Windows™ to represent graphic objects on a computer screen,
fax machine or printer. GDI uses "primatives" that generate objects
such as lines, circles and boxes to produce an image on the display. In
Windows printing, the GDI page representations are sent directly into a
print file without any intermediate translation into a page description
language such as PCL or PostScript. |
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| Group Dialing |
Enables automatic sequential dialing
of more than one location, for broadcasting or polling purposes. A Program
key can store multiple numbers, enabling the user to enter multiple locations
with one keystroke. |
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| Group 3 |
Refers to the ITU specification for
fax machines that use digital encoding. Encoding methods for Group 3 fax
machines include MH (Modified Huffman), MR (Modified Read) and MMR (Modified
Modified Read). If a fax is said to be "Group 3 compatible" this
means that the unit will communicate with virtually all other installed
fax machines. A Group 3 fax machine equipped with a 33.6 Kbps modem can
transmit a page at 3 seconds per page (based on the ITU-T Test Chart #1
in Standard resolution, and not including the handshake). Older analog Group
1 and Group 2 fax machines are obsolete. |
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| Group 4 |
Refers to the ITU specification for
fax machines that transmit over digital networks, e.g., ISDN (Group 3 fax
machines transmit over standard analog phone lines.) A Group 4 fax can communicate
at 64 Kbps or 1.5 seconds per page. |
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| Halftone |
Also known as grayscale, refers to the
reproduction of shades of gray. 64-level grayscale means the unit scans
documents in 64 levels of gray. |
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| Handshake |
The exchange of predetermined signals
for control of parameters such as modem speed, resolution, etc. when a connection
is established between two fax machines. |
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| Hub |
A fax that serves as the base system.
A hub fax machine with relay broadcast capabilities, for example, can receive
a document from a sending unit and then broadcast the message(s) to multiple
pre-stored locations. A hub computer on an Ethernet LAN links multiple nodes
on the network. As a "hub," it functions as a repeater that receives
and passes on signals. |
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| HTML |
Hyper-Text Markup Language. A set of
conventions for marking the portions of a document so that when accessed
on the Web, each portion appears with a distinctive format. HTML includes
capabilities that enable authors to insert hyperlinks, which when clicked
display another HTML document. |
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| IC |
Integrated circuit. A semiconductor
chip incorporating many components. |
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| IEEE 1284 |
A specification standard for bi-directional
parallel interface communication between computers and peripherals such
as fax machines, printers and scanners. The IEEE (Institute of Electrical
and Electronic Engineers, Inc.) adopted this standard in 1993. Parallel
interface communication makes high-speed data transfer between devices possible. |
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| IETF |
Internet Engineering Task Force. A unit
of the Internet Architecture Board (IAB) that focuses on the immediate technical
challenges facing the Internet. |
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| Image Rotation |
Incoming transmissions are automatically
rotated to match the orientation of the selected paper tray. |
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| Interface |
A device forming a connection between
two pieces of equipment, for example, the parallel or serial cable connecting
a computer system to a printer. |
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| Internet |
A system of linked computer networks
that facilitate the exchange of information worldwide. |
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| Internet Fax |
An option that enables the fax unit
to transmit hardcopy documents in e-mail format to remote compatible fax
units or to a computer via the Internet or a private Intranet, thus bypassing
regular telephone lines, for reduced fax costs. The Internet Fax option
also supports LAN fax and scan operations. |
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| IP |
Internet Protocol. An IP address is
a unique number that identifies equipment or host computers on the Internet.
In TCP/IP, it describes how an Internet-connected computer should break
data down into packets for transmission over the network and how these packets
should be addressed so they arrive at their destination (see TCP/IP). |
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| ISDN (Integrated Services Digital
Network) G4 Fax Interface |
For users with ISDN services in their
area, this option will enable you to transmit a standard page at 64 Kbps,
or 1.5 seconds (twice the speed of a 33.6 Kbps modem). This option also
enables two communications to take place simultaneously. |
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| ISP |
Internet Service Provider. |
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| ITU-T (International Telecommunication
Union |
Telecommunications Sector) – A
forum created to recommend international standards for telecommunication
devices and formerly known as the CCITT, Consultative Committee for International
Telegraphy and Telephony. |
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| ITU-T Test Document #1 |
The defacto standard by which fax transmission
speeds, memory capacity and consumable yields (toner/ink) are measured by
fax manufacturers. |
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| JBIG (Joint Binary Imaging Group) |
An ITU-T standard data compression method
that allows data to be compressed more efficiently than MMR, a conventional
compression method. JBIG is especially effective when transmitting halftone
image documents. Smaller, compressed data files require less transmission
time, saving time and money. (The JBIG module is an option.) |
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| JPEG |
Joint Photographic Experts Group. A
committee of computer graphics experts, jointly sponsored by the ISO (International
Standards Organization) and the CCITT (Consultative Committee for International
Telephone and Telegraph), that developed the JPEG graphics standards. |
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| Journal |
See "TCR." |
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| KB |
Kilobyte or 1,024 bytes. |
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| Keystroke Program |
Allows the user to save repetitive keypad
operations by storing the features and destinations in a Keystroke Program.
Each of the Quick Dial keys can store a Keystroke Program so, for example,
if you normally send a daily report to three locations at 11 PM (using Send
Later), store those instructions as a Keystroke Program. Then every day,
you will only have to place the report in the document feeder, then press
that key to set up the transmission. |
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| Label Insertion |
This feature supplements the TTI. It
uses the Personal Code and Quick Dial or Speed Dial label to inform the
other party who is sending the message and to state whom the message is
for. |
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| LAN (Local Area Network) |
A group of computer hardware and software
that interconnects computers, printers, fax machines and other devices using
standard network architecture (e.g., Ethernet or Token-Ring). A LAN allows
attached workstations to share common resources. |
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| LAN Fax |
The ability to transmit and receive
fax messages over a Local Area Network. PC faxes can be viewed on the screen
or sent to a multifunctional peripheral or printer for hard copy output. |
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| Laser Printing |
The laser is a light source utilized
within the electrophotographic process that selectively discharges the drum
thereby forming the latent image. Toner is attached to the charged surface
of the drum and then applied, through heat and pressure, to the paper. |
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| LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) |
Displays system settings, dialing instructions
and prompts. |
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| LocalTalk |
Refers to the physical connectors and
cables manufactured by Apple Computer for Macintosh systems connected on
an AppleTalk network. |
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Lines per inch. The way resolution is
measured. Also referred to as dots per inch (dpi). |
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| Marker |
See "Verification Stamp." |
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| MB |
Megabyte or 1,048,576 bytes (see "Byte). |
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| Memory Battery Back-up |
Documents stored in memory for delayed
transmission, polling, etc. are retained in the event of a power outage. |
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| Memory Indicator |
The fax unit displays the amount of
available memory as a percentage, e.g., 90% remaining. |
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| Memory Lock |
If this feature in switched on, the
unit will not print any incoming fax messages. They will be kept in memory
until the Memory Lock ID, previously stored in the machine, is entered.
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| Memory Transmission |
Memory Transmission enables fax messages
to be scanned to memory quickly so that the originals can be retrieved and
the user can resume other activities while your document is being transmitted.
In addition, other documents can be queued in memory while the current transmission
is taking place. Also see, "Quick Scan" and "Dual Access." |
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| MFP |
Multifunction Peripheral (or Product). |
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| MH/MR/MMR |
See "Data Compression." |
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| MIME |
Multipurpose Internet Mail Extension.
A code that specifies the file type of images attached to Internet e-mail
messages. |
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| Modem |
Modem is an acronym for modulate/demodulate.
The modem is a device that allows fax equipment to communicate over standard
phone lines. The sending modem coverts the digital data to analog form;
the receiving modem converts the analog signal back to digital data. |
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| Monitor Speaker |
The built-in Monitor Speaker allows
you to listen to the dialing sequence without lifting the handset, for example,
to monitor a communication overseas or to determine if the unit is reaching
a busy signal. |
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| Network |
normally refers to a LAN (local area
network), though there are also WANs (wide area networks) and MANs (metropolitan
area networks). |
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| Network Operating System |
An operating system that includes special
functions for connecting computers and devices into a local area network
(LAN). The term network operating system is generally reserved for software
that enhances a basic operating system by adding network features. Some
popular NOS’s for Windows® systems include Novell NetWare, Microsoft
LAN Manager and Windows® NT. Also see "Operating System." |
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| Network Printer Interface |
An option that turns the fax machine
into a shared printer on the network. |
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| Network Topology |
The manner and design in which computers
are connected to a network. The topology described both the physical connection,
such as Ethernet, and the network type, such as client/server. |
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| NIC (Network Interface Card) |
A NIC is an expansion board inserted
into a device so the system can be connected to a network. |
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| Night Timer |
It is possible to set the day and timer,
e.g., Timer on mode from 6 PM to 8 AM," when the system should power
down to the minimum consumption level of 2 watts. All incoming fax messages
will be stored in memory and printed out when the preset time ends and the
machine returns to normal stand-by mode. This feature works well when combined
with the Energy Saver Low Power Standby mode, giving you quick access to
your faxes and print jobs during the day and maximum energy savings at night.
Also see "Energy Saver Mode." |
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| Node |
A point of interconnection to a network. |
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| No Document, No Dial |
Using this feature, a user cannot dial
a destination unless a document is set. |
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| NT-1 |
Network Termination 1. Located at the
end-user side of an ISDN connection. This device represents the termination
of the ISDN system at the end-user’s location. |
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| On-Hook Dialing |
The ability to dial a remote fax or
phone number without lifting the telephone handset. |
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| Operating System |
An operating system is the most important
program that runs on a computer. Every general-purpose computer must have
an operating system to run other programs. Operating systems perform basic
tasks, such as recognizing input from the keyboard, sending output to the
monitor, keeping track of files and directories on the disk and controlling
peripherals devices such as multifunctional devices or printers. |
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| Page Control Language (PCL) |
Software used primarily by the PC to
produce a printed page. A page control language uses the processing power
of the PC to generate a file which contains the actual image to be printed
on each page. Hewlett-Packard Command Language (HP PCL™) is the most
widely used page control language and HP PCL 6™ is the most current
version of the program released. |
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| Page Description Language (PDL) |
A software program used primarily by
a multifunctional device or printer to produce a printed page. The PC sends
the page description program to the device that used its processing power
to run the program and generate the text and/or graphics to be printed on
the page. Adobe PostScript™ is the most widely used page description
language. |
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| Page Retransmission |
If, during a fax transmission (via memory),
the connection is terminated, the unit will automatically resend from the
page at which the error was encountered, ensuring that the destination received
the entire document. |
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| Paper Sizes |
Letter = 8.5" x 11" A3 = 11.7"
x 16.5" B3 = 14.3" x 20.3"
Legal = 8.5" x 14" A4 = 8.3" x 11.7" B4 = 10.1"
x 17.0"
Ledger = 11" x 17" A5 = 5.8" x 8.3" B5 = 7.2" x
10.1" |
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| Parallel Interface |
An interface that uses multiple data
circuits. Because it passes more data to a multifunctional device or printer
per unit of time, it is faster. Though parallel ports are faster than serial
ports, serial input can be used for distances up to 50’ versus 10’
for parallel input. |
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| Parallel Memory Transmission |
The fax unit dials the destination while
scanning pages into memory. Compared with normal Memory Transmission, where
the machine calls once all the documents have been stored, Parallel Memory
Transmission allows the user to quickly verify whether a connection has
been made or not, as well as expediting the communication. |
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| Pause |
A pause places about a 2-second delay
in the dialing sequence, when entering a number through the keypad or programming
an Autodial. Pauses may be necessary if the user is experiencing delays
in reaching an outside line or if a dialing delay is required to connect
with overseas locations |
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| PBX (Private Branch Exchange) |
Privately-owned telephone equipment
serving a particular area, business or building. Many PBX systems utilize
digital lines that, unlike more common analog PSTN lines, are not compatible
with some fax machines. It is recommended that businesses check with their
PBX system manufacturer and fax service representative before connecting
a fax machine to a PBX. |
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| PC |
An acronym for the IBM Personal Computer™
introduced in 1983. Since then it has come to represent any microcomputer
that can run one or more programs to accomplish user-oriented tasks. |
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| PC – Compatible |
Any one of a wide variety of IBM Personal
Computer™ "clones" introduced by competitive vendors after
the PC. |
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| PC Fax |
A way to electronically send and receive
fax messages via a PC. A PC fax is created on a computer (using specialized
software) and then forwarded to another PC or remote fax machine. Receiving
fax messages directly into a computer allows a user to view, print, save,
forward or delete the message. Also see "LAN Fax." |
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| Peer-to-Peer |
A local area network (LAN) without a
central file server in which all computers in the network have access to
public files located on all other workstations. |
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| Personal Codes |
Personal Codes allow the user
to keep track of fax machine usage, for example, for billing purposes.
When using the fax machine, the names programmed into the Personal
Codes, will be printed on the TCR. |
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| Photo Mode |
When faxing photographs and grayscale
images, using this mode optimizes the quality of the received document.
Note: The receiving fax machine need not have a photo mode in order to render
grayscale output. |
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| Polling |
Polling means "picking up"
a document that has been left for you at the remote fax. Using this feature,
you can also leave a document in your machine’s memory for other machines
to poll from you. With polling, the telephone line costs are charged to
the person receiving the message. |
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| POP |
Point of Presence. The point to which
the local telephone company terminates subscribers’ circuits for long-distance,
dial-up or leased-line communications. Also stands for "point of purchase." |
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| POP3 |
Post Office Protocol (Version 3). An
Internet e-mail standard that specifies how an Internet-connected computer
can function as a mail-handling agent. A POP-compatible e-mail program runs
and a PC or workstation and establishes a connection with the POP Server
and detects that new mail has arrived. You then download the mail to your
PC or workstation. |
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| PostScript |
A well-known Page Description Language
developed by Adobe Systems. It is the most popular printer language for
Macintosh and Unix users and is the standard for high-end desktop publishing
software because it is supported by image setters, the very high-resolution
printers used by printers to produce camera-ready copy. Like modern version
of HP PCL, PostScript is an object-oriented language, meaning it treats
images, such as fonts, as geometrical objects rather than bitmaps. |
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| POTS |
Plain Old Telephone Service. |
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| PPP |
Point to Point Protocol. |
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| Printer |
A device that can produce hardcopy of
what has been created using the computer. |
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| Printer Command Language (PCL) |
A program developed by Hewlett-Packard
to control its line of printers. PCL, like PostScript, is an object-oriented
language that specifies a page (fonts, type size, etc.) as geometrical objects
and then delegates the work of drawing characters and graphics to the output
device. |
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| Printer Driver |
Software that translates the data generated
by an application into the format needed by the specific type and brand
of multifunctional device or printer connected to or networked with a PC.
Many applications come with built-in printer drivers for the products that
have a significant market share. |
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| Printer Interface |
The device that provides the physical
and electrical connection between a PC and a multifunctional device or printer.
It also controls the flow of data to be printed. |
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| Program Keys |
Also called Keystroke Programs, these
keys can be programmed with multiple instructions, e.g., group dialing,
relay broadcast, polling, etc. |
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| Protocol |
A set of rules that define how different
computer systems and other devices inter-operate with each other. |
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| PSTN (Public Switched Telephone
Network) |
The common type of telephone line and
service in use today. Also called POTS (Plain Old Telephone Service). |
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| Quick Dial |
A means of dialing a stored number using
a "one-touch" key, saving time and preventing misdials. |
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| Quick Scan |
A feature that allows the user to scan
a document into memory prior to transmission, allowing quick retrieval of
the originals so one can resume other activities. |
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| Reception Time |
When a fax is received, the time is
printed at the top of the page. However, this is the time at the transmitting
end, which can be several hours different than the local time. If Reception
Time is used, the local time will be printed at the bottom of the last page
received. |
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| Registering |
A process the user goes through to program
fax numbers, names, IDs, etc. in the fax unit’s memory for transmission
or reception purposes. |
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| Relay Broadcast |
This feature enables a unit to receive
documents and broadcasting instructions from a remote unit and then transmit
them to another fax machine. Relay Broadcasting helps save on phone line
charges when sending the same message to more than one place in a distant
area. |
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| Remote Diagnostics System (RDS) |
This feature allows a service representative
to perform various diagnostic tasks and setting changes over the telephone
line, eliminating unnecessary service calls and increasing uptime. |
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| Resolution |
Images and text are scanned into the
unit by converting them into sequences of dots. The frequency of dots determines
the quality of the image. More dots results in higher resolution and higher
quality image or text. Resolution settings include: Standard (200 x 100
dpi), Detail (200 x 200 dpi) and Fine (200 x 400 dpi). The first number
represents the number of dots horizontally (H) and the second number represents
the number of dots vertically (V). |
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| Restricted Access |
This feature allows a user to keep close
track of machine usage and deters others from casually using the fax machine.
It can also be used for charge-back purposes. If this feature is switched
on, users have to enter their 4-digit Personal Code before they can use
the machine. Also see "Personal Code." |
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| Reverse Order Printing |
With Reverse Order Printing, the unit
will print the message "last page first." This will make it easier
to distribute the received fax messages and more convenient for reading. |
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| RJ-11 Connector |
The most common telephone jack in the
world, it is a six connector jack with four wires. |
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| RJ-45 Connector |
An 8-pin connector jack used with standard
telephone lines, and required by some ISDN equipment. A little larger than
an RJ-11 jack. |
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| RTI (Receive Terminal Identification) |
The RTI is passed to a receiver or sender
when you send or receive a fax. When the RTI is received, it is shown on
the display and printed in a report on the other end. |
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| SAF |
Store and Forward. This is the memory
used for storing fax documents prior to transmission. |
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| Scalable Font |
A font that lets a user vary character
point size (pitch). The characters are composed of mathematically defined
"designs" that can be enlarged or reduced to produce a desired
pitch. Outline fonts are also called scalable fonts. |
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| Send Later |
Allows transmission of a document at
a specified later time, preferably after-hours when phone rates are lower.
The delayed transmission can be to one or multiple destinations, e.g., a
delayed broadcast. |
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| Sender ID |
Also known as TTI (Transmit Terminal
Identification). This is the name (letter and/or numbers) entered into your
fax unit to identify the company to a remote fax unit. The Sender ID prints
out at the top of copies transmitted to other fax units. |
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| Server |
A Server is a centralized computer system
in a network that shares its resources with other computers. |
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| SMTP |
Simple Mail Transfer Protocol. This
is the primary communication protocol used to send and receive e-mail over
the Internet. |
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| Specified Cassette Selection |
This feature requires that one or two
500-sheet Paper Feed Units are installed. If so, fax messages from certain
senders can be directed to print from a specific cassette. For example,
messages from the corporate office can be printed on yellow paper, making
them easier to identify. |
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| Speed Dial |
Speed Dials and Quick Dials are convenient
for dialing numbers that are used frequently, especially those that are
very long, like international numbers. After programming a Speed Dial or
Quick Dial, you can dial using very few keystrokes. |
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| Sub-Address Routing |
ITU T.30 Sub-Address Routing is an ITU
standard enabling LAN fax users to automatically route received faxes to
individual recipients. T-30-compliant fax units add an extra string of digits
to the fax number so that after the call is received by a fax server, the
message is routed access the network to the specific person. |
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| Substitute Reception |
The unit automatically receives transmissions
into memory in the event of a misfeed, out-of-paper or out-of-toner condition,
the side cover is open or a fax is coming in while a copy or print job is
underway. After the machine has been returned to normal operation, the transmissions
received into memory are automatically printed. |
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| Super Smoothing HQ™ |
All receptions are automatically printed
at double the density of the reception for superior output quality. |
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| TCP/IP |
Transmission Control Protocol/Internet
Protocol. Is a set of standards (protocols) for data transmission and error
correction that allows the transfer of data from one Internet-linked computer
to another. |
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| Telephone Directory |
Enables the user to scroll through the
Speed Dials labels (alphabetically) to easily locate the desired fax number. |
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| Transmission Deadline |
This feature serves as an extended automatic
redial. If a fax message has to be sent to the remote site before a certain
time, the Transmission Deadline feature is used to input this deadline.
If the line is busy, the machine will redial at set intervals until the
deadline. Before the deadline passes, there is no limit to the number of
times that the machine can redial. |
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| TCR (Transmit Confirmation Report) |
Also known as a Journal or Activity
Report, this report gives important details on each fax communication, for
example, time, duration, number of pages, receiver ID, results, etc. |
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| TIFF-F |
Tagged Image File Format. A bit-mapped
graphics format for scanned images. Developed by Aldus, Adobe and Apple
to represent scanned images and large bit maps. TIFF is closely related
to the Group 3 format used in fax machines. |
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| TIFF Viewer |
A software application used to view
TIFF-F files on a computer screen. |
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| Token-Ring Network |
A LAN (Local Area Network) architecture
developed by IBM that combines token passing with a hybrid star/ring topology. |
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| Topology |
The physical arrangement and relationship
of interconnected notes and lines in a network. The most common network
topologies are bus, ring and star. |
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| Transmission Page Count |
When a fax message is printed at the
remote fax machine, page numbers will be printed on the top of each page.
Using the Page Count feature, page numbers will be printed in batch-numbering
format, for example, p1/3, p2/3, p3/3. In order for this feature to work,
the sender must input the number of pages at the keypad. |
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| TTI (Transmit Terminal Identification) |
See "Sender ID." |
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| TWAIN |
A classical reference to "two";
linking two separate worlds, scanners and applications. TWAIN is an industry
standard for the communication between image input devices such as fax machines
and their application programs. |
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| Two-in-One Reception |
Two pages of an incoming document are
automatically reduced and printed on one sheet of paper versus two, enabling
the user to economize on paper. For example, two 8.5" x 11" messages
are printed side by side on a sheet of 11" x 17" paper. |
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| URL |
Uniform Resource Locators. Pronounced
"earl," the URL is an addressing system that allows you to specify
documents or other resources anywhere on the Internet. |
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| Verification Stamp |
Also known as "Marker." The
Stamp helps a user to check whether the message was sent or stored without
errors. If a page was sent or stored successfully, the machine stamps a
circle mark at the bottom of the document. |
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| WAN |
Wide Area Network. A network of computers
that uses high-speed, long-distance communication networks or satellites
to connect computers over distances greater than those traversed by local
area networks (LANs). |
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| Wild Cards |
This feature enhances the effectiveness
of the "Authorized Reception," Fax Forwarding," and "Specified
Cassette Selection" features. If using these features, the user must
store the RTI or CSI of various terminals that you normally receive faxes
from. Then, when the user’s machine detects an incoming call, it checks
the RTI or CSI of the other terminal and acts accordingly. For example,
If the user wishes to accept messages from all 150 branches of XYZ Company
(using Authorized Reception), print them on yellow paper (Specified Cassette
Selection), and forward them on to the corporate office (using Fax Forwarding),
they don’t have to store the RTI of each branch of XYZ Company. Simply
program "XYZ" as the Wild Card for each of these functions. |
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| Windows®, Microsoft |
A family of operating systems for personal
computers. Windows dominates the personal computer world, running (by some
estimates), 90% of all personal computers. The remaining 10% are mostly
Macintosh computers. Like the Macintosh operating environment, Windows provides
a graphical user interface (GUI), virtual memory management, multitasking,
and support for many peripheral devices. |
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| WWW |
World Wide Web. The name given to a
particular section of the Internet that allows the transfer of information
in a multi-media format and which offers easy access to users. The Web consists
of documents residing in the memories of computers in over 100 countries
throughout the world. |
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