Canon LBP-1000 User Guide

A communication signal between the host computer and the printer. Before the host

computer sends data to the printer, the computer sends a signal to the printer that asks
if the printer is ready to receive the data. When the printer is ready, it sends a signal

that it is ready to receive. After the data transmission is completed, signals to confirm
the successful completion of the transfer are sent between the host computer and the

printer. This form of communication is called a handshake.

The computer connected to a printer and used to drive the printer when it is on-line.

Returning the printer to its factory set values. These are the initial values programmed

into the printer’s memory before shipping from the factory. The printing environment
settings change the power-on defaults. When you initialize the printer, you erase all

power-on defaults and restore the printer to its factory defaults.

The connection between two devices, such as your printer and host computer, that
allows them to communicate. Your printer has a parallel interface.

The cable used to connect your printer and host computer. You must use a parallel

cable for the parallel interface.

Stands for International Organization for Standardization (or International

Standards Organization) which has standardized codes for information exchange.