HP 3700 HP Color LaserJet 3550 and 3700 series - User Guide - Page 243

page buffer parallel cable parallel port PCL peripheral personality pixel PJL PostScript PPD printer driver RAM raster image render ROM supplies ENWW Temporary printer memory used to hold page data while the printer creates an image of the page. A type of computer cable often used to connect printers directly to a computer rather than to a network. A connection point for a device connected with a parallel cable. Abbreviation for "Printer Control Language." An auxilliary device, such as a printer, modem, or storage system, that works in conjunction with a computer. Distinctive features or characteristics of a printer or printer language. Abbreviation for "picture element," which is the smallest unit of area in an image displayed on a screen. Abbreviation for "Printer Job Language." A trademarked page description language. Abbreviation for "PostScript Printer Description." Software program that allows a computer to access printer features. Abbreviation for "random access memory," a type of computer memory used to store data that may change. An image composed of dots. The process of outputting text or graphics. Abbreviation for "read-only memory," a type of computer memory used to store data that should not be changed. Materials used by the printer that are used up and must be replaced. Supply items for the printer are the four print cartridges, the transfer unit, and the fuser. Glossary 231