User`s guide

Glossary
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Appendix
Glossary
B
Banding
Specifies the method for the banding operation performed in the printer driver. As
banding defines the output image data of a page by processing it in rectangular
bitmap sections called bands, you can print a document faster.
If [On] is selected, banding is constantly performed; but if [Auto] is selected, banding
is performed only when necessary.
C
Canon Driver Information Assist Service
A software module that is specialized in retrieval of information from devices. When
you are using a shared printer in the Print Server (Point and Print) environment, it is
necessary to install the Canon Driver Information Assist Service in the server PC in
order to set up the printer configuration automatically or to use the Job Accounting
feature.
D
Device Status Extension
An extension for Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003 that enables you to view information
about shared printers, and to manage print jobs using your Web browser. If you are
using NetSpot Console, Device Status Extension also enables you to start NetSpot
Console from the Device Status Extension screen to set up printers.
G
Gamma Correction
An adjustment to the overall brightness of a scanner, monitor, or printer. On your
Canon machine, gamma correction refers to the degree of contrast on a printed
document.