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Glossary
This appendix contains a glossary of terms used with the VL2000 printing
system.
1-up A data and print layout that results in printing a single document
at any point on the web.
2-up A data and print layout that results in printing separate documents
side-by-side on the web.
Advanced Function Printing (AFP) 1. A set of licensed programs,
together with user applications, that use the all-points-addressable
concept to print text, images, and graphics on a wide variety of printers.
AFP includes creating, formatting, distributing, and printing information.
Advanced Function Printing has evolved into Advanced Function
Presentation.
2. An architected print system that supports all-points-addressable
printing on page printers, and that provides system management of the
printer environment.
air compressor A module that provides pressurized air to other
modules of a printing system. The pressurized air provides power to lift
arms, nip rollers, pull rollers, and other internal parts.
AFP
Advanced Function Printing.
angle The position of the printhead and its print array that is measured
in relation to the roller underneath the printhead. The optimum angle is 0°,
or parallel to the roller.
APR
APU
See rewind unit.
See unwind unit.
array The row of orifices in the printhead or a single line printed by a
row of orifices.
artificial cue A cue signal that is generated when an actual cue signal
is not received from the cue sensor during the cue window. In some
printing systems, cue compensation must be turned on before artificial
cues are generated. See also cue.
basis weight The weight in pounds of a ream of paper cut to a
standard size for the grade of paper. Also grammage in metric
measurements and web weight in American measurements.
beater A component of a module that repeatedly brings the paper into
a gripping component.
Operator’s Guide