Xerox 4090 - Manual (Page 157)

Glossary
A3 International paper size measuring 297 by 420 mm or 11.69 by
16.54 inches.
A4 International paper size measuring 210 by 297 mm or 8.27 by
11.69 inches.
B4 International paper size measuring 250 by 353 mm or 9.84 by
13.9 inches.
batch processing Process that allows for repetitive operations to be performed
sequentially on batched data without much involvement from the
computer operator.
BCD Binary coded decimal.
bitmap Visual representation of graphic images in which a bit defines a
picture element (pixel) and a matrix of bits defines an image. For
example, if a bit is 1, the corresponding pixel is printed.
blocking Process of combining two or more records into a single block of
data which can moved, operated upon, stored, and so on, as a
single unit by the computer.
block length Number of characters or bytes contained in a block of data (the
block is treated as a unit within the computer). Block length is
usually invariable within a system and may be specified in units
such as records, words, computer words, or characters.
BOF Bottom of form.
BOT Beginning of tape.
bpi Bits per inch.
CCID Character Code Identifier. Code associated with the universal
identifier “Xerox” to indicate the version of the Xerox character
code standard used to code Interpress strings.
character set Set of all characters defined in a font, including alphabetic,
numeric, and special characters such as symbols.
cluster Group of related feeder trays, usually containing the same size
and type of paper (stock). Each cluster has a name, consisting of
one to six alphanumeric characters.
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