Two-way data transmission.

A receptacle for holding printed pages.

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

The process in which the printer makes internal adjustments to produce the best print quality.

A Macintosh accessory that you use 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.” Individual computers or peripherals that are connected to a network use DHCP to find their own configuration information, including the IP address.

Abbreviation for “dual inline memory module.” A small circuit board that holds memory chips.

A feature that accommodates printing on both sides of a sheet of paper. Also called “2-sided printing.”

Abbreviation for “enhanced input/output.” A hardware interface that is used to add a print server, network adaptor, hard disk, or other plug-in item for HP printers.

Software that emulates Adobe PostScript, a programming language that describes the appearance of the printed page. This printer language appears as “PS” in many menus.

Abbreviation for “encapsulated PostScript,” 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 print media.

Various shades of gray.

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

Software that provides the ability to track and maintain printers from your computer desktop.

An HP product for network printing.

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

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

The unique number assigned to a computer device that is 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 that has a specific address.

Black and white. Devoid of color.

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.

Abbreviation for “Printer Control Language.”

An auxiliary 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,” 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.”

A software program that a computer uses to gain access to printer features.

Abbreviation for “random access memory,” a type of computer memory that stores data that can change.

An image composed of dots.

The process of producing text or graphics.

Abbreviation for “read-only memory,” a type of computer memory that stores data that should not change.

Materials that the printer uses and that must be replaced. Supply items for this printer are the four print cartridges.

An internet protocol 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 media inside the printer and transfers toner from the print cartridges onto the media.

The receptacle that holds blank paper.