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Glossary Terms starting with R

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R
1.  An acronym for reduction ratio.
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RADF
1.  An acronym for recirculating automatic document feeder. Originals are automatically fed from a stack into the feeder where they recirculate onto...
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radiant heat
1.  A method of fusing toner to paper, where-in heat is used exclusively to melt the toner into the grain of the paper. There are no rollers and no...
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RAM
1.  An acronym for random access memory. The place in a computer where the operating system, application programs, and data in current use are kept so...
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raster
1.  Computer graphics term which refers to a display image consisting of a matrix or pixels arranged in rows and columns.
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rasteriwd image printing
1.  An acronym for rasteriwd image printing. Digital printing system technology in which originals are rasterized via raster image processing...
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RDF
1.  An acronym for recirculating document feeder. Reverses each original document, one at a time. Originals are fed back and forth, or in and out...
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RDH
1.  An acronym for recirculating document handler. Originals are fed in a loop from the feed tray to the platen and back to the stack in sequence with...
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read only memory
1.  Read only memory. A type of memory used in electronic devices that can be read but not written to. Generally contains software or firmware used...
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real time transmission
1.  When memory is full, you can send documents in real time.
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recall
1.  Operation key, which when pressed, displays recent information.
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receiver
1.  The fax machine that information is being sent to.
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recirculating document feeder
1.  An acronym for recirculating document feeder. Reverses each original document, one at a time. Originals are fed back and forth, or in and out...
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recirculating document handle
1.  An acronym for recirculating document handler. Originals are fed in a loop from the feed tray to the platen and back to the stack in sequence with...
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recond
1.  Abbreviation for reconditioned.
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recording paper
1.  In a fax machine, the supply of paper that incoming faxes will be printed on.
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recovery blade
1.  Lower drum blade (seal blade) that catches toner removed by drum cleaner blade. The recovery blade prevents toner from falling into the machine.
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recyclable
1.  Refers to items that can be reused for their original function, after appropriate steps are taken, presumably by a technician. Does not refer to...
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recycled paper
1.  Paper (partially) made from recycled fiber.
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reduc
1.  Abbreviation for reduction. See reduction for additional information.
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reduced instruction set computing
1.  Reduced Instruction Set Computing is a type of processor used in electronic devices.
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reduction
1.  Also known as reduc. The act of decreasing or reducing made less in size or amount or degree.
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reed switch
1.  A mechanical switch with no visible moving parts. Inside the housing are two filaments. One of the filaments is composed of iron. When a magnet is...
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refined printing command system
1.  An acronym for refined printing command system. A set of commands used to communicate with printers. This printer language (developed by Ricoh) is...
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refresh rate
1.  The number of times per second that the video processing hardware is able to send a signal to the monitor. Measured in Hertz (Hz).
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registration roller
1.  Registration roller.
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registration sensor
1.  Sensor that notifies the copier that the scan has traveled a certain distance and that secondary feed should begin.
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release position
1.  The point of actuation where the return contact transfer takes place. At this position, the contacts will snap back to the rest position.
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release travel
1.  The movement from the release position to the rest position of a limit switch actuator.
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remaining jobs
1.  A function that gives the user the ability to check which jobs are waiting in memory and cancel jobs individually.
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remanu
1.  Remanufactured as determined by manufacturer.
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remanufactured
1.  A recycled concept by which an existing product can have its useful life extended through a secondary manufacturing.
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remanufacturing
1.  The process of disassembly and recovery at the module level and, eventually, at the component level.
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remote terminal identifier
1.  An acronym for remote terminal identifier. (Called fax's phone number).
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report
1.  A type of document generated by a copier, fax machine, or printer that describes and lists items such as recent transactions, line conditions,...
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reset point
1.  See release position for definition.
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reset travel
1.  See release travel for definition.
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resident fonts
1.  Typefaces and font sizes that are included with printer.
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resist roller
1.  Another name for registration roller. A roller, sometimes in a document feeder, that paper arrives at after initial feed.
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resolution
1.  Resolution is the number of individual points of color, or pixels, contained on a display monitor, expressed in terms of the number of pixels on...
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resolution enhancement technology
1.  An acronym for resolution enhancement technology. Method of improving output resolution.
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rest position
1.  The location of the actuator or switch when there is zero force or pressure exerted on it.
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RET
1.  An acronym for resolution enhancement technology. Method of improving output resolution.
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retard roller
1.  A separation roller.
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reverse roller
1.  A separation roller.
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ribbon
1.  In this context, refers to the black film that thermal transfer fax machines use to transfer the image to the recording paper.
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RIE ratio calculation function
1.  User can input original size and desired copy size via keypad; the copier then calculates the correct reduction or enlargement percentage.
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RIP
1.  An acronym for rasteriwd image printing. Digital printing system technology in which originals are rasterized via raster image processing...
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rip and print
1.  Digital printing system technology in which each original is ripped (rasterized) then printed out immediately, regardless of the number of...
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RISC
1.  Reduced Instruction Set Computing is a type of processor used in electronic devices.
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RJ11
1.  Standard modular 4-wire phone jack used with most fax machines.
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RJ45
1.  8-wire phone connector.
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RO/PM
1.  rip once I print multiple. Digital printing system technology which rips (rasterizes) one or a set of originals just once, regardless of the number...
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ROM
1.  Read only memory. A type of memory used in electronic devices that can be read but not written to. Generally contains software or firmware used...
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rotary
1.  Also known as pulse dialing in non-touch tone system. Noticeable faint ratcheting/clicking sounds for each key, as opposed to the audible differing...
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rotate
1.  Image is rotated automatically in memory, so that it will be placed on the paper in the correct orientation, even if the original document and copy...
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rotate image
1.  Image is rotated automatically in memory, so that it will be placed on the paper in the correct orientation, even if the original document and copy...
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rotate sort
1.  Also known as criss/cross or alternate sort. If sorting is desired and two different orientations of the same paper are loaded (8 1/2 x 11 and 11 x...
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RPCS
1.  An acronym for refined printing command system. A set of commands used to communicate with printers. This printer language (developed by Ricoh) is...
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RS232
1.  Connector for interfacing to computer.
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RSADF
1.  An acronym for recirculating semi-automatic document feeder. Originals are manually fed into the feeder where they recirculate onto the platen,...
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RSPF
1.  An acronym for reversing single pass feeder. Duplexing document feeder.
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rt
1.  An abbreviation for right.
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RTI
1.  An acronym for remote terminal identifier. (Called fax's phone number).
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RX
1.  Receive; used on the journal printed from a fax machine to identify documents received by the machine.
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