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Terms and Abbreviations Terms and Abbreviations mDNS MIB network network address network connection PCL PJL PhaserSMART Technical Support Port 9100 PostScript printer driver printer discovery Printer Neighborhood PrintingScout alerts printing kiosk protocol Definitions mDNS (multicast DNS) is a multicast-based discovery protocol that enables you to find your printer on an Apple network or another device that uses multicast-based discovery. MIB (Management Information Base) provides specific information about the state of hardware components and software processes. MIB is used as part of network management tools and functions. A collection of connected devices, such as computers and printers. A network is a tool for communication that allows users to store and retrieve information, share printers, and exchange information. The network portion of an IP address. For a class A network, the network address is the first byte of the IP address. For a class B network, the network address is the first two bytes of the IP address. The software and protocol that connect network devices, such as PCs and printers. PCL (Printer Control Language) is the PDL language created by Hewlett-Packard. It became an industry standard and is now available in almost all printer platforms for the office (e.g., PCL 5). PJL (Printer Job Language) and PCL commands are used in application programs to control job settings and printer defaults. PhaserSMART Technical Support is an automated, internet-based support system that uses the user's default web browser to send diagnostic information from their printer to the Xerox website for analysis. A printing protocol known as AppSocket, RAW, or Windows TCPmon. A page description language created by Adobe and used in most Xerox Phaser printers. Enables your computer and printer to communicate; provides access to the features of your printer. Software mechanism for finding printers typically on a network. A tool in CentreWare IS that enables you to search for printers on your network, check their status, and manage them remotely. PrintingScout is a tool that is installed with the Xerox printer driver. It automatically checks the printer status when a print job is sent. If the printer is unable to print a job, PrintingScout automatically displays an alert on the user's computer screen to let them know that the printer needs attention. The user can click the alert to view instructions explaining how to fix the problem. A digital imaging/print platform that is used to connect a laptop computer to a network for printing to a printer, and then paying for the output. A printing kiosk is sometimes located in an airport or library. The rules that control the transmitting and receiving of data. System Administrator Guide 6-3

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Terms and Abbreviations
System Administrator Guide
6-3
mDNS
mDNS (multicast DNS) is a multicast-based discovery protocol that
enables you to find your printer on an Apple network or another device
that uses multicast-based discovery.
MIB
MIB (Management Information Base) provides specific information about
the state of hardware components and software processes. MIB is used
as part of network management tools and functions.
network
A collection of connected devices, such as computers and printers. A
network is a tool for communication that allows users to store and retrieve
information, share printers, and exchange information.
network address
The network portion of an IP address. For a class A network, the network
address is the first byte of the IP address. For a class B network, the
network address is the first two bytes of the IP address.
network connection
The software and protocol that connect network devices, such as PCs
and printers.
PCL
PCL (Printer Control Language) is the PDL language created by
Hewlett-Packard. It became an industry standard and is now available in
almost all printer platforms for the office (e.g., PCL 5).
PJL
PJL (Printer Job Language) and PCL commands are used in application
programs to control job settings and printer defaults.
PhaserSMART
Technical Support
PhaserSMART Technical Support is an automated, internet-based
support system that uses the user’s default web browser to send
diagnostic information from their printer to the Xerox website for analysis.
Port 9100
A printing protocol known as AppSocket, RAW, or Windows TCPmon.
PostScript
A page description language created by Adobe and used in most Xerox
Phaser printers.
printer driver
Enables your computer and printer to communicate; provides access to
the features of your printer.
printer discovery
Software mechanism for finding printers typically on a network.
Printer Neighborhood
A tool in CentreWare IS that enables you to search for printers on your
network, check their status, and manage them remotely.
PrintingScout alerts
PrintingScout is a tool that is installed with the Xerox printer driver. It
automatically checks the printer status when a print job is sent. If the
printer is unable to print a job, PrintingScout automatically displays an
alert on the user’s computer screen to let them know that the printer
needs attention. The user can click the alert to view instructions
explaining how to fix the problem.
printing kiosk
A digital imaging/print platform that is used to connect a laptop computer
to a network for printing to a printer, and then paying for the output. A
printing kiosk is sometimes located in an airport or library.
protocol
The rules that control the transmitting and receiving of data.
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Abbreviations
Definitions