Xerox 4112-4127 Enterprise Printing System-4612 - Manual (Page 217)

Glossary
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server In a computer network, a unit that provides a specific service (such as
data storage and computer services) to network users.
settings The controls used for defining values.
Short Edge Feed (SEF) Laser printing in which the paper is fed through the imaging system
short-edge first. See also, Long Edge Feed.
simplex Printing on one side of the paper.
slider A control used to set a value and give a visual indication of the setting.
Slip Sheets Extra paper or other media that are inserted between document sets of
a print job.
SNMP Simple Network Management Protocol: A widely used protocol for
managing networks.
Soft Fonts Fonts that are loaded on the server any time after the initial installation
using floppy disk, CD ROM, UNIX directory, or downloaded through a
queue as part of a job request. These fonts can be deleted when they
are no loner needed.
Solaris A bundled software release from Sun Microsystems which includes the
Sun Operating System.
spi Spots per inch.
spooling space Space allocated on a print server for storing requests in the printer
queue.
stacking To offset stacks for collated output, uncollated output, or both. This
enables stacks or sets of prints to be delivered in a staggered pile.
staple A finishing option that uses precut wire to staple each print set.
status The current condition of a system component.
status message The information generated by an application that informs you about
the progress of a process.
stitch A finishing option which cuts and inserts the wired stitches into each
print set.
Stocastic Screening The process of using randomly spaced dots instead of the traditional
halftone dots aligned along designated screen angles. The concept of
Stocastic Screening is dots that are spaced randomly will not cause
moire patterns. The Stocastic Screen prevents screening interference
patterns, but it can cause graininess and other visual artifacts.
stock The various types of paper used for printing.
stock list A list available within the interface that identifies all stock types
currently loaded on the printer or that are available to be loaded.
stock name A name assigned to a particular stock to make it easier to identify the
stock and its associated characteristics (color, weight, size, etc.) within
the stock list.
string A sequence of alphanumeric characters treated as one unit of data by a
program.
stroke The weight, or width of a character or line.