Xerox DigiPath 2.0 User Guide

Xerox DigiPath 2.0 User Glossary

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Glossary

The glossary contains definiti ons of terms related to the DigiPath system. It includes terms that pertain to the system in the areas of hardware, software, and system operation.

1-sided (1) A hardcop y i nput do cument wi th printing on o nly one side of a

page; (2) the desired output of a print job. See also simplex.

16-Up A document opti on in wh ich sixtee n co pies o f th e same page are

printed on one sheet of paper. 16-Up documents always appear in the portrait orientation. See also N-Up.

2-sided (1) A hardcopy input document with printing on both sides of a

2-Up A document option in which two copies of the same page are

2-Up Flip A document option in which two copies of the same page are

2-Up Flip Right or

Left

4-Up A document option in which four copies of the same page are

page; (2) the desired output of a print job. See also duplex.

printed side by side on one sheet of paper. 2-Up documents can be simplex or duplex, but cannot be duplex head-to-toe. 2-Up documents always appear in the portrait orientation. See also N- Up.

printed side by side on one sheet of paper, with one of the pages rotated 180 degrees. 2-Up Flip documents can be simplex or duplex, but cannot be duplex head-to-toe. 2-Up Flip documents always appear in the portrait orientation. See also N-Up.

A document option in which two copies of the same page are printed side by side on one sheet of paper, with either the right (2-Up Flip Right) or left (2-Up Flip Left) page rotated 180 degrees. 2-Up Flip Right or Left documents can be simplex or duplex, but cannot be duplex head-to-toe, and always appear in the portrait orientation. See also N-Up.

printed on one sheet of paper. 4-Up documents can be simplex or duplex, but cannot be duplex head-to-toe. 4-Up documents always appear in the portrait orientation. See also N-Up.

Glossary Glossary

8-Up A document option in which eight copies of the same page are

printed on one sheet of paper. 8-Up Flip documents can be simplex or duplex, but cannot be duplex head-to-toe. 8-Up documents alwa ys app ear in the lan dscape orientation. See al so

N-Up.

access rights The read, write, or administrator permissions given to DigiPath

users that determine the level at which they can move, copy, delete, create, and other activities pertaining to documents, folders, and cabinets.

access station A Di giPath workstation used mainl y t o ma nage and prin t existing

documents . It does not i nclude a scann er, but documents can be created from electronic files. See also mastering station.

active job queue A state of the Batch Tool Job Queue in which jobs are being

processed.

advanced query A search of the DigiPath database for an object or group of

objects based on the attribu tes and attribute v alu es assigned the objects in the Adv anced Query dialog bo x of Libr ary Search. The advanced query requires the use of the “query language” to express attribute values. See also attributes and simple query.

AIT tape drive A tape drive used to back up the RA ID de vice. The AI T tape drive

can back up 100 GB of data by automatically spanning the data over four 25 GB tapes.

anamorphic

scaling

annotate To add a comment, note, or descriptive remark to an image.

annotate font A feature in Image Edi tor that a llows y ou to spe cify the f ont f or an

application A program in your computer that allows you to perform certain

array An arrangement of sample exposures in a row or column.

associate A Document Library command that enables you to link a file

The process of resizing an image using varying values for the width and height.

annotation.

tasks, such as writing a letter or putting data into a spreadsheet. The words “application” and “program” are interchangeable.

extension of a type unknown to Windows NT with its parent application.

Glossary Glossary

attribute group A collection of attributes based on a common purpose or use.

The default attribute groups for DigiPath are System and Custom.

attribute format

type

attribute set The set of values you assign to a particular object imported in

attribute type The format that specifies valid values for an attribute. Some of

attribute value The value you assign to a particular object imported in the

attributes Information that d escribes the origi n, purpose, cont ents, or other

Autofit A job property that scales the contents of each page to a

Categories that define the type of attribute value expected as input. The DigiPath Document Library applications error if the attribute value is not valid for the format type. Examples are “string” and “Boolean.”

the Document Library cabinet system. See also attributes.

the attribute types include boolean, integer, string, and date.

DigiPath database. This value must match the attribute format type defined for the attribute. Examples are <Picard> for the Keyword attribute (format type string), or <yes> for the Is Online attribute (format type boolean).

characteristics for a file or object. Examples are the object name and size. See also properties.

specified page (cell) frame size. Use Autofit with all Standard, Signature, and N-Up job types.

Automatic scan

mode

Automatic image

qualit y

backup log The information file created or appended each time a backup is

banner sheet A banner sheet (or banner page) pr ints with your print job and

Allows the system to select the default scan options automatically without user intervention or manual mode of operation.

A scanning mode in which the image quality of an input document is detected and reproduced by the scanner software with no adjustments required by the user.

perf ormed. The backup log con tains info rmation such as the date and time of the backup, the title specified for the tape or backup set, and the directories and files that were backed up.

separates it from other print jobs. Some printers, such as the DocuTech Network Publisher, can be configured to print without banner sheets.

Glossary Glossary

batch job A scheduled copy, move, or print operation perfor med with the

Batch Tool application.

Batch Tool The DigiP ath applicati on that allows y ou to schedu le copy, mov e,

and print operations at a specific date and time. Batch Tool can be used only within the Document Library cabinet system.

booklet signature A document option in which the signature type is specified, and

the desired output is duplex with the width greater than the height.

bound document A docum ent or g rou p o f p ages that is taped and glued, such as a

book.

boundi ng box A variable rectangular box, created in a View window, to define

an area of the ima ge y ou want to edit; used for cro pping, cu tti ng, pasting, and so on.

bounding lines The horizontal and vertical lines displayed in the Vie w wi ndo w of

the Document Scan and Makeready application that help you to align images. See also bounding box.

browser Software that enables users to view information in Web Viewing

Submission.

.CON directory Associated with an RDO, this is the directory which contains the

actual image files that make up the object. This directory must not be deleted.

cabinet A virtual storage space used to organize files and documents in

Document Library. A cabinet has its own attribute set. See also

attribute set.

calendar A folded document form at that can be read in the same manner

as a calendar that has a horizontal fold line. The top of the front side of a page matches the bottom of the back side of a page.

calendar signature A document option in which the signature type is specified, and

the desired output is duplex head-to-toe, with the height greater than the width.

calibration The process of checking, adjusting, and standardizing the

graduations of the scanner.

case-sensitive A setting that allows you to specify whether the application

detects whether the name of a value is in capital letters. This setting is available when performing an advanced query in Library Search, or when using the Find dialog box in Document Scan and Makeready.

Glossary Glossary

catalog ID A value automatically assigned to a DigiPath database that

indicates its customization scheme. You can compare these values for two databases to determine whether both databases can be included in a Librar y Search domain. (Catalog IDs must match to include both databases in a single query.)

CCITT Group 4 2D A type of compression scheme for scanned image data stored

on a TIFF file. Images in DigiPath are created using this compression scheme.

child RDO An RDO linked to another RDO (known as the parent). The

contents of the child RDO are preserved, but the formatting and printing options of the parent RDO override those of the child RDO.

chapte r start A page-level option in a duplex document which allows you to

specify that the page al wa ys prints on a right-f acing page , or as a front-facing page if the document is duplex head-to-toe.

Clipboard A temporary storage location provided by Wi ndows that holds cut

or copied materi al. You can use i t to tr ansf er te xt o r images within a document, between documents, or between applications.

coarse halfto ne A document that contains a halftone screen with a coarse dot

pattern that is less than 100 dpi. A typical example is a newspaper picture.

collated A method of stacking the printed pages. The prints are grouped

in a 1-2-3, 1-2-3, 1-2-3 sequence.

collection A group of related documents and URLs in Web Viewing and

Submission.

computer An electronic device designed to accept data, perform

prescribed mathematical and logical operations at high speed, and display the results of these operations. See also

microprocessor.

conditional

expression

confirmation

message

A character or word that links other entries in an attribute value expression by describing the desired attribute value more specifically. See also logical operators and relational operators.

A message that opens asking if you are sure you want to complete a task or procedure you have requested. You usually have the option to select [Yes] or [OK], or to Cancel out of the task or procedure without changing anything.

continuous tone A photographic image consisting of continuous gray tones that

flow into each other gradually and without definable edges.

Glossary Glossary

contrast A manual image quality control that allows you to increase or

decrease the differences between the light and dark areas of a scanned image.

conv er sio n service See Document Conversion Service.

convert The act of changing one type of file, such as a PDF file, into

another type of fi le , such as a T IFF file , so the file can be used in different ways or in different applications.

covers A document option which allows you to define covers to print as

part of the document.

crop To define a portion of an ima ge th at is to be retained. This option

is avai lable in Scan Tool, Image Editor , and Documen t Scan and Makere ady.

custom attributes A set of site-specific attributes defined by your system

administrator using Library Administration Tool.

Custom catalog

map (CCM)

Custom catalog

structure (CCS)

custom size A nonstandard sized document.

customization

scheme

cut and paste An editing process whereby you highlight an object or document

A file used to store mappings for attributes. This allows you to use the file to apply the custom attribute mappings to another database or several databases, rather than having to map the custom attributes for each individual database.

A file used to apply the custom attributes and groupings to another host or several hosts, rather than having to recreate the same attributes for each individual host. This allows you to add, delete, or modify custom attributes and groups within the file.

A formula used to customize a DigiPath database. You can save this scheme into a file and use it to customize other DigiPath databases.

section, invoke the cut function to save the object or section to the Windows Clipboard, and then invoke the paste function to insert the object or section.

darken The Enhance option used to identify lines in an input document

and make them appear thic ker in the output im age. Thi s option is available in the Document Scan and Makeready and the Scan and Print applications.

Darkness The manual image quality control used to adjust the amount of

black in an image.

Glossary Glossary

database A comprehensive collection of related data organized for

convenient access, generally in a computer.

database host A host, local or remote, that has a functional database running

on it.

decomp output

directory browser

decomposition

service

default A value that an application or operating system assumes, or an

defau lt imag e

position

default zoom The Image Ed itor o pti on u sed to defin e the image di splay setting

delete To strike out or remove a document component, document,

descreen The m anual i mage quality f eature that enab l es you to rem ov e the

The window in the Document Scan and Makeready application that enables you to view the contents of a directory set up as a decomposition service outp ut directory. This directory can reside on the DigiPath workstation or on a DocuSP print server.

The function of the DocuSP print server (1.2 and later) that allows DigiPath users to submit a PostScript file to a DocuSP and produce high-quality TIFF files from the PostScript content. These TIFF files can then be imported into RDOs.

action that a program or operating system takes, when you do not specify an overriding value or action.

A position defined with respect to the top and left mar gi n. This is the position an image takes when imported or pasted into a document. See also default.

prior to opening and editing an image.

folder, or cabinet.

screen that e xists o n the high f requency fi ne halfto nes b y filtering out the screen . This prod uces a g r ayscale image which can then be screened.

deskew The Enhance option used to straighten a crooked image. This

option is available in Document Scan and Makeready and Scan and Print.

despeckle The Enhance option used to remove unwanted noise, including

blemishes and speckles, from an image. This option is available in Document Scan and Makeready and Scan and Print.

destination (1) An option in the production print job ticket that allows you to

specify how to handle the print job at the print server; (2) the location to which you move or copy an object.

deta il view The viewing option that maximizes the image on the View

window in the Image Editor application.

diagnostics System features, implemented by either hardware or software,

whose purpose is to identify a system malfunction.

Glossary Glossary

differential backup An intermediate backup in which only those files that have been

added or changed since the last full backup are copied to the backup tape. See also full backup and incremental backup.

digital linear tape

drive

Direct Insert pages Non-printing pages you add to a document at print tim e using the

directory tree The portion of the Document Library window that displays the

disk drive A permanent storage area for your data and programs. Different

dismount The Document Library function that enables you to remove the

display grayscale An option that allows you to view up to 16 levels of gray tones in

display images The Scan Tool or Document Scan and Makeready option that

The high-capacity external tape drive used for backing up information on a RAID device.

Interposer paper tray. See also Interposer.

contents of a drive in h ierarchi cal f ormat; it sho ws dir ectories and subdirectories only.

kinds of disk drives include a hard drive, CD-ROM dri ve, and floppy drive.

attribute information f or all objects on a v olum e from the DigiPath database. The attrib ute in f ormation is written to the media containing the volume so you can remount the volume later.

an image. This option is available in the Image Editor and in Document Scan and Maker eady.

enables or disables the View window in those applications.

divide An option in Document Scan and Makeready that allows you to

create an identical copy of a page.

DJO DocuJob object. The format in which the DocuTech 90 and

DocuTech 135 create and store print job files. A proprietary format, specific to the DocuTech Network Publisher, it is designed to optimize jobs for use with DocuTech.

DLT drive See digital linear tape drive.

DocuImage 620S The scanner available with the DigiPath software. It is a high-

resolution, high-speed, flatbed scanner that allows you to scan high-quality electronic images.

DocuJob See DJO. DocuJob

Converter

A Xerox software solution that enables conversion of DJOs to industry standard open formats, including the Document Scan and Makeready RDO format.

Glossary Glossary

Document

Conversion

Service

document glass Part of the DocuImage 620S scanner on which you place an

document handler The top part of the DocuImage 620S scanner that con sists of the

document handler

ready light

document handler

top cove r

Document Library The DigiPath application that employs the cabinet system to

The DigiPath service that allows you to convert TIFF, PostScript, and RDO objects to JPEG or PDF fo rmats for use with the Web Viewing and Submission application. You can access this service from Document Library, Library Administration Tool, or Web Viewing and Submission.

input document for scanning.

multi-sheet and single-sheet feeders. The green light located near the document handler on the

DocuImage 620S scanner that indicates the status of the feeders.

Part of the document handler on the DocuImage 620S scanner that protects the single-sheet feeder.

perform file management tasks such as advanced and simple searches. If your system includes the optional DigiPath database, you can also use Document Library to import and export objects and mount and dismount volumes. See also

Document Library Lite.

Document Library

Lite

document

referencing

Document Scan

and Makeready

DocuSP Xerox print server software which is used with a DocuTech 6135

domain The cabinet or cabinets you define for a query in the Library

dpi Dots per inch. The resolution of an image, expressed in the

drag and drop An editing function whereby you select an object with the mouse

The DigiPath application that allows you to perform basic file management tasks such as copying, moving, deleting, and renaming objects. Similar to the Windows NT filing system. See also Document Library.

See link.

The DigiPath application that allows you to create and manipulate images and RDO documents.

or DocuTech 6180 production publisher.

Search or Web Viewing and submission applications. The domain can include one or more DigiPath peer workstations or remote file servers.

number of pix el s . T he g rea ter th e dpi value, the finer the detail in the image.

and, holding down the mouse button, drag the object to another location and drop it by letting up on the mouse button.

draft printer See Windows printer.

Glossary Glossary

drive See di sk drive .

EC-PJM Extended Connectivity-Print Job Manager. Enables you to

manage a number of production printers from a single server. Use EC-PJM for load balancing or to restrict access to production printers at your site.

ESM See Ext end ed sto ra ge mana ger.

enhancement A change you can apply to your images, including despeckle,

deskew, tilt, and darken. You can also register the image area of an image (the black pixels) with respect to any edge of the image.

event code An informational message to the operator that requires no

service action. The message appears as an Opera tor Error. The event number is found in the lower right corner of the event screen.

event screen The window that contains a non-service error message,

appearing as an Operator Error.

event number The number used to identify the source of a fault. It is displayed

with a prefix, such as, 01, 02, or 13. Action is required when an Event Number appears as a Message.

expansion slot An opening in a computer for adding more computer

features (such as an internal model or sound card) using electronic cards (also called expansion cards).

export (1) To transfer one or more TIFF files or a single PostScript file

from the current RDO in the Document Scan and Makeready to an individual file or group of files; (2) to delete or move an object from the Document Library cabinet system.

Extended

connectivity print

job management

Extended storage

manager (EMS)

See EC-PJM

Software included with the RAID system that is used to configure, operate, monitor , and troubleshoot the RAID system. It is also used to create the RAID volume and configure the RAID controller for use with DigiPath Production Software.

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