Two-way data transmission.

A receptacle for holding printed pages.

Abbreviation for “Bootstrap Protocol,” an Internet protocol that allows a computer to find its own IP address.

A Macintosh accessory that allows you to select a device.

The area on the printer that contains buttons and a display screen. Use the control panel to set printer settings and to get information about the printer status.

The normal or standard setting for hardware or software.

Abbreviation for “dynamic host configuration protocol.” DHCP enables individual computers or peripherals connected to a network to find their own configuration information, including the IP address.

Abbreviation for “dual in-line memory module.” A small circuit board that holds memory chips.

A feature that allows printing on both sides of a sheet of paper.

Abbreviation for “Enhanced Input/Output.” A hardware interface used for adding an internal print server, network adaptor, hard disk, and other plug-in functionality for HP printers.

Software that emulates Adobe PostScript, a programming language that describes the appearance of the printed page.

Abbreviation for “Encapsulated PostScript,” which is a type of graphics file.

Programming instructions that are stored in a read-only memory unit inside the printer.

A complete set of letters, numerals, and symbols in a typeface.

The assembly that uses heat to fuse the toner onto the paper or other media.

Various shades of gray.

A halftone pattern uses differing sizes of ink dots to produce a continuous-tone image such as a photograph.

HP product for network printing.

Software that allows desktop access to printer functions.

HP trademarked Web-based printer control software that lets you use a computer to manage any peripheral connected to an HP Jetdirect print server.

Abbreviation for “input/output” and refers to computer port settings.

The unique number assigned to a computer device connected to a network.

Abbreviation for “internetwork packet exchange/sequenced packet exchange.”

A single keystroke or command that results in a series of actions or instructions.

The paper, labels, transparencies, or other material on which the printer prints the image.

A memory partition with a specific address.

Black and white. Devoid of color.

The HP term for “multiple original prints” capability.

A system of computers interconnected by telephone wires or other means in order to share information.

A person who manages a network.

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.

An internet protocol (developed by the U.S. Department of Defense) that has become the global standard for communications.

The fine black or colored powder that forms the image on the printed media.

The black plastic belt that transports the paper inside the printer and transfers the toner from the print cartridges onto the paper.

A receptacle for holding blank paper.