User guide

GLOSSARY
XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM OPERATOR GUIDE GLOSSARY-3
character Single printable letter (A-Z), numeral (0-9), symbol (& % #), or
punctuation mark (, . ! ?) used to represent data. Characters can
also be nonprinting, such as space, tab, or carriage return.
character code Code representing alphanumeric information, for example, ASCII.
character code identifier Code associated with the universal identifier “Xerox” to indicate
the version of the Xerox character code standard used to code
Interpress strings.
characters per inch The number of bar coded characters displayed in each inch of
the symbol.
character set Number of different characters used by a particular device,
including alphabetic, numeric, and special characters such as
symbols.
cluster Group of paper feeder trays, usually containing the same size and
type of paper (stock). Each cluster has a name, consisting of one
to six alphanumeric characters. See also stock; stockset.
CMC7 A font used in magnetic character recognition.
CME copy modification entry. Entry modifying the output printing
characteristics of a report on a copy-to-copy basis.
composite character Character that has multiple bit map references combined into
one and stored on disk in font memory.
concatenate To connect or link in a series, as when files are grouped together
for faster processing. See also job concatenation mode.
continuous printing Refers to Interpress job integrity under any of the following
conditions: excessive graphics, forms, or font use problems.
copy-sensitive Term used to indicate jobs in which multiple copies of a report
will contain different data, as with paychecks and banking
statements.
cpi characters per inch. Designates the number of characters per
inch for a particular typeface. See also pitch.
CPU central processing unit. Interprets and executes instructions,
performs all operations and calculations, and controls input and
output units and auxiliary attachments.
default Value assigned to a field by the system. Default fields may be
used for such items as document formats, menu selections, input
fields, font selection, and paper or image size. The default value
of a field may be changed.