G-1GlossaryGlossaryAApplicationSoftware prepared for a specific function or set of functions. Examples of anapplication program include word processing programs and MultiPASS DesktopManager. Developers who make application programs include drivers thatsupport different types of printers.ASCIIAcronym for American Standard Code for Information Interchange. A set ofdefinitions for the bit composition of characters and symbols. ASCII defines 128symbols using 7 binary bits and 1 parity bit.Automatic feedMethod by which paper can be fed into the printer when the built-in paper feederis used.BBi-directional parallel interface portAn interface connection that is capable of both sending and receivinginformation. For example, when you print or send a PC fax from your computer,information is sent from your computer to the MultiPASS L90. When you scan orreceive a fax into your computer, information is sent from the MultiPASS L90 toyour computer.CCentronicsAn interface standard for parallel data transmission. The interface on this unit isa Centronics-type parallel interface.DDefault settingA system setting incorporated at the factory and permanently registeredapplication. Also, a value or a setting that the software assumes until or unlessyou specify another value.dpiDots per inch. A unit of measurement for indicating a printer’s resolution.
