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GLOSSARY

GLOSSARY-12 XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM MESSAGE GUIDE

information processing Generic term encompassing both word and data processing,

used to describe the entire scope of operations performed by a

computer.

initialize 1. To prepare the magnetic surface of a blank diskette so that it

can accept data. 2. To set all information in a computer system

to its starting values (usually the first step is accomplished when a

program is booted).

input Data or text introduced into a computer-based system.

input/output General term encompassing the flow of data into and out of a

system.

input processing Formatting control for the pages of a report.

insert To add text or graphics to a document.

interface Device by which two systems connect and communicate with

each other.

interpolation Series of logical rules implemented in the printer to convert a

300 spi input video stream to a 600 spi output video stream.

Interpolation is functionally analogous to bit doubling (2x

scaling), except the logical rules result in superior output.

Interpress Xerox standard that defines digital representation of lines for

printing. Interpress documents can be printed on any sufficiently

powerful printer equipped with Interpress print software.

Interpress font utility (IFU) program Program used to convert FIS fonts to LPS fonts.

Interpress master File written according to the Interpress standard.

IPL initial program load. For the optional open-reel tape drive, the

internal initialization sequence whereby certain functions are

loaded into random access memory (RAM).

JDE job descriptor entry. Collection of job descriptions. See also

job; JSL.

JDL job descriptor library. Collection of compiled job descriptions.