Glossary G-7
Glossary
Resolution
The density of dots for any given output device. Expressed in terms of dots per inch
(dpi). Low resolution causes font characters and graphics to have a jagged
appearance. Higher resolution means smoother curves and angles, as well as a better
match to traditional typeface designs. Resolution values are represented by horizontal
data and vertical data, for example, 600 ¥ 600 dpi.
Rotary pulse
A telephone dialing system where a dial is rotated to send pulses to the telephone
switching system. When you pulse dial, you hear clicks. When you touch-tone dial, the
most common dialing system, you hear tones.
RX
See Receiving.
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Scanning contrast
A setting that darkens or lightens the scanning of documents.
Sender ID
Also called TTI or Transmit Terminal ID. Information printed at the top of a fax informing
the receiver of the date and time of transmission, the sender’s details, and the page
number. You must register this information in your unit.
Sending
Also called TX or Transmit. A document that has been scanned by a fax machine and
sent over telephone lines, in the form of electrical pulses, to another fax machine.
Sending speed
The rate at which faxes are transmitted through the telephone line. See also bps.
Sequential broadcasting
Allows you to send a scanned document to as many as 125 locations at once, using a
combination of one-touch speed dialing, coded speed dialing, and regular dialing.
STANDARD
A document setting for sending normal typewritten or printed documents containing
only text and no drawings, photographs, or illustrations.
Standby
The mode in which the unit is on and ready to use. All operations start from standby
mode when the LCD displays the date and reception mode.
SUPER FINE
The resolution setting for documents with fine print and images.
