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HP-GL/2, Log on, NetSpot, NetSpot Console

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Appendix H HP-GL/2 A graphics language that enables computer applications to draw graphic images using printers. Images in HP-GL/2 are represented as vector graphics, in which vector objects describe an image in terms of geometric shapes, such as lines and polygons, and fills. HP-GL/2 is supported by your Canon machine. L Log on Entering a user name and password as a means of user authentication to start a computer session or access to a service. N 5 NDPS Novell Distributed Print Services. A printing system developed by Novell, for managing printers in a network environment. NetSpot Network management software that enables the setup and management of multiple printers connected to a network from one central location. A network manager can monitor conditions of network printers, ascertain online/offline status, error status, the amount of paper in cassettes, verify information on mounted fonts and other readings. All the functions that are conventionally conducted through the operation panel of the respective machines can be done from one location. NetSpot Console A web-based version of NetSpot. Being browser enabled, it can be used to browse and manage network devices. P PCL Printer Control Language. A protocol originally designed by Hewlett-Packard enabling PCs to communicate with printers. PCL has become a de facto standard for laser and ink jet printers and is now supported by virtually all printer manufacturers. Glossary 5-17

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Glossary
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Appendix
H
HP-GL/2
A graphics language that enables computer applications to draw graphic images
using printers. Images in HP-GL/2 are represented as vector graphics, in which vector
objects describe an image in terms of geometric shapes, such as lines and polygons,
and fills. HP-GL/2 is supported by your Canon machine.
L
Log on
Entering a user name and password as a means of user authentication to start a
computer session or access to a service.
N
NDPS
Novell Distributed Print Services. A printing system developed by Novell, for
managing printers in a network environment.
NetSpot
Network management software that enables the setup and management of multiple
printers connected to a network from one central location. A network manager can
monitor conditions of network printers, ascertain online/offline status, error status, the
amount of paper in cassettes, verify information on mounted fonts and other readings.
All the functions that are conventionally conducted through the operation panel of the
respective machines can be done from one location.
NetSpot Console
A web-based version of NetSpot. Being browser enabled, it can be used to browse
and manage network devices.
P
PCL
Printer Control Language. A protocol originally designed by Hewlett-Packard enabling
PCs to communicate with printers. PCL has become a de facto standard for laser and
ink jet printers and is now supported by virtually all printer manufacturers.