Lexmark Optra Color 45 User Guide - Page 312

Reference S scalable font A font whose characters are stored only as outlines so it is easy to change (or scale) the size of the characters (measured in points). screen font A font you download to your computer so it appears the same on the computer screen as it does on a printed page. serial interface A way of communicating between computer and printer by transmitting data one bit at a time. server A device that allows people using LAN workstations to share resources such as printers on a network. service message A printer message that indicates the printer needs service. setting Values you choose from printer menus or software applications that control the printer operation and the appearance of the printed page. setup utility A program provided with the printer to install printer drivers, test printer setup, and complete the setup of printer options. SmartSwitch A printer function that automatically switches the printer language to that of the job the software application is sending to the printer. software application Any program loaded on your computer used to perform a specific task, such as word processing or data compiling. Standard protocol A parallel printer protocol where the printer can receive information sent from the computer at a normal transmission rate. status message A printer message that gives information on the state of the printer. subtractive color Color produced by mixing primary colors to produce a pigment or dye that reflects one wavelength of light and absorbs (or subtracts) all others. Color printers use subtractive color. The subtractive primary colors are cyan, yellow, and magenta (CYM). Glossary Glossary 295