User`s manual

5Glossary
host computer The host computer stores, processes, and sends data to be printed,
and which communicates directly with the printer. The term host
indicates the controlling computer, since modern printers are
themselves microprocessor–controlled computer systems.
ipm inches per minute: The speed at which graphics are plotted.
interface The hardware components used to link two devices by common
physical interconnection, signal, and functional characteristics.
See also Printer Interface.
invoke To put into effect or operation.
italic A type style in which the characters are slanted. This sentence is
set in italics. Compare Roman.
lpi lines per inch: a measurement indicating the vertical spacing
between successive lines of text. For example, 8 lpi is 8 printed
lines per vertical inch.
lpm lines per minute: A speed measurement indicating the number of
lines printed every minute. (lpm usually defines the speed at
which text prints.)
logical link The parameters that specify data transfer, control, or
communication operations.
memory See RAM.
NLQ Near letter quality.
nonvolatile memory Nonvolatile memory stores variables that must be preserved when
the printer is turned off, such as configuration parameters and
printer usage statistics. Nonvolatile memory is preserved by
means of an independent, battery–operated power supply. When
printer power is turned off, the battery supplies the power needed
to keep stored data active.
NOVRAM Acronym for nonvolatile random access memory. See also
nonvolatile memory.