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ac Alternating current.
addressable dpi A resolution higher than nominal
value of the cartridges, giving a finer grid on which
the plotter can selectively position dots and improve
print quality.
ANSI size An American standard paper size; e.g.
D, E, etc.
application The software you use to create your
drawings.
bail The black metal bar inside the printer, which
holds the media in place.
baud rate The data transmission rate in a serial
interface between a computer and a device, in bits
per second.
Bi-tronics A standard for the parallel interface
between computer and device, compatible with
Centronics.
CAD Computer-aided design.
cartridge Print cartridge, containing ink.
Centronics A standard for the parallel interface
between computer and device.
clear film See-through, polyester media type.
clipping Losing part of a drawing at the edges.
CMYK Cyan, magenta, yellow and black. The
colors of the printer’s four inks, and also a standard
color model.
coated paper Paper coated on one side for inkjet
printing.
default A value or condition that is assumed if no
other value or condition is specified.
device An external item connected to the
computer: printer, plotter, tape drive etc. Your
HP DesignJet is a device.
dpi Dots per inch, a measure of print resolution.
driver The software that controls the
communication between a computer and a device.
front panel The control panel on the right of the
printer.
front-panel menus The structure of options in the
front-panel display.
GIS Geographical information system (mapping
software).
graphics language A programming language
telling a print device how to output graphic data.
grayscale Shades of gray to represent colors.
high-gloss film A glossy, opaque, polyester media
type.
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