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GLOSSARY
XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM MESSAGE GUIDE GLOSSARY-11
hardcopy Machine output in permanent form, such as printed reports,
listings, and so on. Output in a permanent form (usually on
paper or paper tape) rather than in temporary form, as on a
display. Contains readable printed copy of machine (for
example, computer) output.
hard values Nonoptimal adjustment of particular FIS fonts in terms of point
size and orientation.
hardware Physical components, such as mechanical, magnetic, and
electronic elements of a system, as opposed to programs,
procedures, rules, and associated documentation. Hardware is
operated by software and firmware.
HCF high-capacity feeder. Feeder tray capable of holding 2500 sheets
of 20 pound/75 gsm paper. The high-capacity feeder trays are
the primary paper supply for the 4635 LPS. They are located in
the bottom half of the feeder/stacker modules.
HCS high-capacity stacker. Stacker bin capable of holding 2500 sheets
of 20 pound/75 gsm paper. In the 4135 LPS, the high-capacity
stacker bins are located in the top half of the feeder/stacker
modules.
hexadecimal Numbering system with a base of 16. In this system, 10 through
15 are represented by A through F, respectively.
hierarchy Relative priority assigned to arithmetic or logical operations that
must be performed.
high-level language Language consisting of words and symbols that are close to
normal English and, therefore, readily understandable by the user.
High-level languages are oriented to problems or commercial
procedures and are the source languages for most programs.
host Computer accessed by users which serves as a source of high-
speed data processing for workstations with less computer
power. See also mainframe.
host interface Connection between network and host computer.
icon Symbol appearing on the PC UI or printer control console that
can be opened to display a window or screen options.
id identifier. Character used to identify or name data and possibly
to indicate certain properties of that data.
image area Area on a physical page that may contain text or graphics.
implementation Process of installing hardware or software to a system. Also the
process of converting a design into an actual working system.