GLOSSARY
Installation Planning Guide GLOSSARY-7
format 1. Layout of a document, including margins, page
length, line spacing, typeface, etc.
2. In data storage, the way the surface of a disk is
organized to store data.
3. To prepare the surface of a disk for acceptance of
data.
fuse To affix dry ink to paper by heat or pressure or a
combination of both.
hard disk See fixed disk.
hardware Physical components (mechanical, magnetic, electronic,
etc.) of a system, as opposed to programs, procedures,
rules, and associated documentation. The hardware is
operated by software and firmware.
HCF High capacity feeder. An optional feeder module
containing two feeder trays that work independently with
the standard feeder trays 1 and 2. The HCF increases
the feeder capacity by approximately 2,000 sheets and
allows automatic tray switching and increased
uninterrupted printing time.
host Computer accessed by users which serves as a source
of high-speed data processing for workstations with less
computer power. Commonly referred to as mainframe.
host interface Connection between network and host computer.
identifier (id) Characters used to identify or name data and possibly to
indicate certain properties of that data.
image area Area on a physical page that may contain text or
graphics.
implementation Process of installing system hardware and software.
Also the process of converting a design into an actual
working system.
impressions per minute (ipm) The number of pages (one side) a printer can print
during the space of one minute. Used interchangeably
with pages per minute (ppm).
in-front page A term that refers to the top page of a double-sided
sheet.
interface Hardware that provides physical connection and
electronic communication between two hardware
devices.
Internet Protocol (IP) address Refers to an address of any host that uses TCP/IP
network protocol.
IOT Image Output Terminal. See printer.
