Konica Minolta C652DS User Manual

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Glossary
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15.6
Gateway
Hardware and software used as the point where a network is connected to a net-
work. A gateway not only connects networks but also changes data formats, ad-
dresses, and protocols according to the connected networks.
Gray scale
A form of presenting monochrome image by using the gradation information 
shifting from black to white.
Hard disk
A large capacity storage device for storing data.
The data is retained even after the power is turned off.
Host name
The name used to identify a device on a network.
HTTP
The acronym for HyperText Transfer Protocol. This is a protocol used to send or 
receive data between a Web server and a client (such as a Web browser). HTTP 
can exchange files such as images, sounds, and movies that are associated with 
documents, including their presentation formats and other information.
Install
To install hardware, operating systems, applications, printer drivers, or other 
software on to a computer.
IP address
An address or a code used to identify an individual network device on the Inter-
net. IPv4 (Internet Protocol version 4), a protocol widely used today, adopts 32-
bit numerical values of the IP address separated into four sections. An example 
of the IP address: 192.168.1.10. On the other hand, IPv6 (Internet Protocol ver-
sion 6), the next generation protocol, adopts 128-bit of the IP address. An IP ad-
dress is assigned to every computer or other device connected to the Internet.
IPP
The acronym for Internet Printing Protocol. This is a protocol used to send or re-
ceive print data or control printers via the Internet or other TCP/IP network. IPP 
can also send and print data to printers in remote areas via the Internet.
IPX
One of the protocols used for NetWare. IPX runs in the network layer of the OSI 
reference model.
IPX/SPX
The abbreviation for Internetwork Packet Exchange/Sequenced Packet Ex-
change. This is a protocol developed by Novel, Inc., typically used in NetWare 
environments.
LAN
The acronym for Local Area Network. This is a network constructed by connect-
ing computers on the same floor, in the same building, or in neighboring build-
ings.
Local printer
A printer connected to a parallel or USB port of a computer.
LPD
The acronym for Line Printer Daemon. This is a platform-independent printer 
protocol running on the TCP/IP network. The protocol was originally developed 
for BSD UNIX, and has become one of the printing protocols typically used 
among general computers. 
LPR/LPD
The acronym for Line Printer Request/Line Printer Daemon. This is a printing 
method implemented via networks, used for Windows NT or UNIX based sys-
tems. It uses TCP/IP to output printing data from Windows or UNIX to a printer 
on the network.
MAC address
MAC is the acronym for Media Access Control. A MAC address is an ID number 
unique to each Ethernet card, enabling sending or receiving data to or from other 
Ethernet cards. A Mac address is a 48-bit number. The first 24 bits are controlled 
by IEEE and used to allocate a unique number to each manufacture, whereas the 
latter 24 bits are used by each manufacturer to assign a unique number to each 
card.
Memory
A storage device used for storing data temporarily. Some types of memory retain 
data even after the power is turned off, while others not.
NDPS
The acronym for Novell Distributed Print Services. This provides a high perform-
ance printing solution in NDS environments. Using NDPS for the print server sim-
plifies and automates complicated management activities related to printer use. 
For example, you can print to a desired printer or automatically download the 
printer driver for a newly installed printer. NDPS print servers also integrate man-
agement related to the network printers.
NDS
The acronym for Novell Directory Services. This allows the centralized manage-
ment in a hierarchical structure of shared resources such as servers, printers and 
users information on the network, as well as the access privilege and other infor-
mation related to the users.
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