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Terms and Abbreviations Terms and Abbreviations Definitions Embedded Web Server EtherTalk FTP host HTTP HTTPS Internet IP IP address IPP job accounting Key User account LPR MaiLinX alerts MaiLinX remote printing mDNS MIB Embedded Web Server (EWS) is a printer administration and support tool. With EWS software, you can access printer status and manage your printer over a TCP/IP network using a web browser. A type of network connection (provided by EtherTalk software installed on a Macintosh computer) that enables use of AppleTalk network services on an Ethernet network. FTP (File Transfer Protocol) is a basic TCP/IP connectivity utility used to transfer data between computers. A computer or other device on a TCP/IP network. HTTP (Hyper Text Transfer Protocol) is a non-secure protocol used to communicate across the Internet between the printer web server and the web browser (clients). HTTPS (Secure Hyper Text Transfer Protocol) is a secure protocol used to provide authentication and encrypted communication to preserve the confidentiality of your data. The global collection of networks that are connected together and share a common range of IP addresses. IP (Internet Protocol) is a network protocol used for sending network packets over a TCP/IP network. A unique 32-bit address for a host on a TCP/IP network or Internet. IPP (Internet Printing Protocol) is an application-level protocol that is used for distributed printing on the Internet and intranets. It is designed to validate the IPP specification and is used as an aid in developing IPP servers. The purpose of job accounting is to collect and report information about all jobs that print. The information collected identifies the submitter of the job and the resources used to print the job. An Embedded Web Server feature that enables you to limit access to specific printer functions by specifying a name and password. You can set up a Key User account that is password protected. The Key User has the ability to change some printer settings. Embedded Web Server requires the name and password before access to the printer function is allowed. LPR (Line Printer Remote) is an application-level printing protocol that uses TCP/IP to establish connections between printers and workstations on a network. A feature in the Embedded Web Server that allows the printer to automatically send email to you and others under certain conditions. An Embedded Web Server feature that enables you to print to Dell printers over the Internet directly from Windows applications. The print jobs are sent as email. 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. Dell 7330 Mono Laser Printer System Administrator Guide 6-2