Printer driver
Software that converts a print job in a generalized format into data suitable for a particular printer.
Printhead
A removable printer component that takes ink of one or more colors from the corresponding ink cartridge(s) and deposits
it on the paper, through a cluster of nozzles.
Spindle
A rod that supports a roll of paper while it is being used for printing.
TCP/IP
Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol: the communications protocols on which the Internet is based.
USB
Universal Serial Bus: a standard serial bus designed to connect devices to computers. Your printer supports Hi-Speed USB
(sometimes called USB 2.0).
USB device port
A square USB socket found on USB devices, though which a computer can control the device. For a computer to print to
your printer using a USB connection, the computer must be connected to the printer's USB device port.
USB host port
A rectangular USB socket such as those on found on computers. A printer can control USB devices that are connected to
such a port. Your printer has two USB host ports, which it uses to control accessories and USB ash drives.
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