Xerox 4050 User Manual

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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 alphabet,
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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