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Glossary of Terms
802.11 Wireless networking communication standards created by IEEE.
Ad-Hoc A Wi-Fi network consisting of only stations (no access point). Same as Peer-to-
Peer.
authentication The process a Wi-Fi station uses to identify itself to another station.
baud rate The rate at which characters are transmitted over a serial interface. This is also
often referred to as bits per second.
client Any node on a network that requests services from another node (server).
character pitch The horizontal spacing of characters. Measured in cpi.
cpi Characters per inch.
default Value or configuration assumed when the printer is powered on or reset.
DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol. A method used to centrally control the
assignment of IP addresses on a network.
dpi Dots per inch. Generally used to refer to graphics density or resolution.
font A group of characters of a given shape or style.
infrastructure A Wi-Fi network consisting of stations connecting to a wired network or other
stations via an access point.
interface The connection between the printer and the host computer.
IP Internet Protocol. A specification for packets, or datagrams, of data and an
addressing method to allow the exchange of data with another system. Must be
combined with another protocol such as TCP to create a complete connection
with the other system.
LAN Local Area Network.
LED Light emitting diode.
lpi Lines per inch.
margin An area along any edge of a form where data may not be printed.
Peer-to-Peer A network consisting of only stations (no access point or central server). Same
as Ad-Hoc.
reset Initialization of various operating features of the printer to the value or state
assumed when the printer is powered on.