User guide

Terms Defined
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router A device that directs network packets to the segment of the
network for which the packet is intended, and excludes
packets that are not intended for a segment. Routers reduce
unnecessary network traffic and control access to segments of
the network.
scan Sensing or reading a paper document and converting the
optical image of the document to an electronic image.
screen The display on the control panel. It provides user information
and instructions.
Server Fax A fax service which uses a third party fax server.
sharpness Sharpness adjusts the amount of edge definition on the
output. If the image appears slightly out of focus, increasing
the sharpness value may make the image clearer.
Short Edge Feed (SEF) The short edge of the paper is positioned to enter the machine
first.
Sleep mode A condition of reduced power consumption while the machine
is not performing a transaction.
SMB An abbreviation of Server Message Block. A protocol used to
share files or printers on Windows OS.
SMTP Simple Mail Transfer Protocol: A communications protocol (an
agreement governing the way data is transmitted) commonly
used for sending and receiving e-mail.
SNMP An abbreviation of Simple Network Management Protocol. A
protocol used to help manage complex networks.
speed dialing A form of abbreviated dialing of a telephone number by
entering a 3-digit code.
SPX An abbreviation of Sequenced Packet Exchange. SPX is part
of NetWare. It makes sure that packets are received in the
correct order and that there are no errors.
SSDP An abbreviation of Simple Service Discovery Protocol.
Starting Rate Selects the communication mode used for transmission to a
remote fax machine from G3 or F4800.
stock The material on which the copies or prints are printed.
Synonymous with paper or media.
Store for Polling To store a document in memory until it is retrieved by a remote
fax machine.
Subnet Mask A mask used to identify which part of an IP Address is the
Subnet Address and which part is the host (or device)
address.
TBCP Filter An abbreviation of Tagged Binary Control Protocol. This filter
is only available when PostScript is enabled.
TCP/IP An abbreviation of Transmission Control Protocol/Internet
Protocol. TCP/IP is a set of communications protocols that is
supported by a variety of computer platforms. TCP controls
the data transfer and IP controls the routing of the data. The IP
Address is a unique address that identifies a device on a
network. The IP Address has to be set in the machine by the
System Administrator.