A.8 Glossary 229Interface:The surface or point where two things (systems) meet or touch each other. It is commonlyused to describe a boundary between a computer and a printer, or that between a user anda device.The (electronic) specifications of an interface is sometimes just called "interface".Interface cable:A cable that is used to connect multiple devices together.Interface cables include, USB or Parallel cable, which connects a printer with a computer,and Ethernet cable, which connects a printer with a network.IP address:An address used by TCP/IP protocols to identify computers on a network. It is expressed indotted quad format which is a series of four decimal numbers separated by decimal points.IPP:A protocol used when printing using HTTP.Job:A unit of work processed by computers. A print job is a unit of work run on a printer andconsists of printing one file. Cancelling or executing printing is done by this unit.Local printerIn this guide, a "local printer" refers to a printer that is directly connected to a computer usinga parallel cable or USB cable.Log in/on:To gain access to a resource on a computer system (such as hard disk or printer on anetwork). To end a session on a computer system refers to "to log out/off".Multiple-upA feature that allows you to print multiple pages onto one sheet of paper.NetWare:A network operating system developed by Novell, Inc.Network printer:In this guide, "network printer" refers to the printer connected to a network using an Ethernetcable.Online help:A manual that can be viewed on your computer screen.Operating System (OS):Software that runs on a computer to control or manage the basic operation of its hardwareand software. It provides an interface to the hardware for the application software.Parallel interface:One of the data transmission methods used between a computer and a peripheral devicethat transfers several different bits of information simultaneously. One of the most popularparallel interface is a Centronics-type, which is used commonly to connect a computer to aprinter.
