Gerber Technology GERBERplotter MP Series

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GERBERplotter MP Series User Manual
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Encoder / Linear encoder
Device that converts information from one format or
code to another. A linear encoder converts linear posi-
tion to an electronic signal.
Driver
Computer program that lets other computer programs
interact with hardware.
Gerber driver
Driver that controls plotters using USB connections.
CPU (Central Processing Unit)
Portion of a computer system that carries out the in-
structions of a computer program.
DFU driver (Device Firmware Upgrade
driver)
Driver used by Server Manager to manager plotter
rmware.
IP address (Internet Protocol address)
Numerical address assigned to each device (e.g., com-
puter, printer) participating in a computer network that
uses the Internet Protocol for communication. IP ad-
dresses are binary numbers usually displayed in human-
readable notations, such as 172.16.254.1.
Firmware
Fixed programs, data structures, or both, that control
electronic devices.
FTP (File Transfer Protocol)
Standard network protocol used to transfer les from
one computer to another computer over a network (such
as the Internet).
GCB (Giant Collector Bar)
Optional plotter accessory that collects more paper than
the standard bar.
Hardware
Physical elements that comprise a computer.
HPGL (Hewlett-Packard Graphics Lan-
guage)
Primary printer control language used as a standard for
almost all plotters.