LABEL
The medium on which most mailing lists are rented. Label types include 4- up Cheshire, pressure sensitive, etc.
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LAN
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LAN (LOCAL-AREA NETWORK)
A LAN is a collection of two or more computers that are located within a limited distance of each other and that are connected to each other, directly or indirectly. LANs differ in the way the computers are connected, in how information moves around the network, and in what machine (if any) is in charge of the network. The PCs in a LAN are called nodes ,and nodes may be either servers or workstations . Workstations are sometimes known just as stations .Minicomputers or mainframe computers in a LAN generally serve as hosts for PCs or terminals that are connected to the computer. Most computer-terminal connections are over telephone or dedicated lines, so that these configurations are generally considered wide-area networks, or WANs. Nodes are connected to a network by means of a network interface card (NIC) ,which is also called a network adapter card, network board , and a dozen other names. The NIC is installed in an expansion slot in the node. This NIC is connected directly or indirectly to the network cable. Each node must have its own NIC. A server can have multiple NICs, which allow that server to be connected to multiple networks simultaneously.
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LANDSCAPE
Landscape Orientation refers to printing across the length of a page as opposed to Portrait Orientation, which prints across the width of a page. Page orientation where width exceeds page length.
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LAR
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LASER
Source that produces light that is nearly monochromatic (of only one wavelength) and highly coherent (with waves in phase both temporally and spatially). Acronym for Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation.
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LASER (LIGHT AMPLIFICATION OF THE STIMULATED EMISSION OF RADIATION)
A device for producing an intense beam of monochromatic coherent light or other form of electromagnetic radiation. A device emitting a highly coherent beam of light for burning and reading information on optical disks.
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LATA
Local Access and Transport Area.
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LATENCY
The time between when a read write head finds the correct track and the time it takes the disc to revolve to the correct sector. Terminology used in determining seek time.
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LAYER
Variable items that will change, for example, people's images and names. Layers are like stacks of transparency material that are placed one on top of the other.
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LAYER MODELS
In the area of communications and networking, layers are used to distinguish the types of network and application-based activities that are carried out. For example, perhaps the best- known layer model is the seven-layer OSI Reference Model for describing network activities. Its layers range from the physical layer, at which details of cable connections and electrical signaling are specified, to the application layer, at which details of the immediate interface between an application and network services are defined. Other layer models include IBM's SNA (Systems Network Architecture), Digital's DECnet, and the TCP/IP model used on the Internet.
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LAYOUT
An arrangement of image blocks you work with to create your composites. The Composite Editor provides layouts that contain from 10 to 64 images. Pieces of mail that are not in zip code order, which are put into zip code order by manually laying them out.
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LAYOUT TOOL
A plug-in that provides you with a method for creating templates in which you can place images and text.
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LCD
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LEADING EDGE
The right edge of a form when its face (the front) is viewed. In item capture, the first edge that is fed into the transport.
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LED
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LEGACY APPLICATION
The existing application already in place. Also referred to as the host application.
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LEGAL AMOUNT
The dollar amount of a check expressed in text. If this value differs from that shown in the Courtesy Amount, the Legal Amount will prevail.
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LEGAL AMOUNT READ
Automated reading of the hand written amount (Legal Amount) on a check.
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LETTER CARRIER
An employee who delivers and collects mail on foot or by vehicle in a prescribed area (i.e., on a particular carrier route).
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LETTERSHOP
A company specializing in preparing direct mail packages for mailing. Services often include affixing labels, stuffing carrier envelopes, affixing postage, preparing bulk mail, etc.
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LETTER-SIZE MAIL
Individual pieces of mail measuring from 3.5 to 6.125 inches in height, 5 to 11.5 inches in length and from .007 to .25 inches in thickness. An aspect ratio (length divided by height) between 1.3:1 and 2.5:1 is also necessary.
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LIFE CYCLE
Refers to the period of time between when a document is archived and when it is destroyed.
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LINE
In communications, a wire connecting a terminal to a computer. Also, a unit of text.
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LINE SPEED
The rate at which signals may be transmitted over a given communications channel, usually measured in bauds or bits per second.
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LINEARITY
Measure of actual distance versus computed distance in both the X and Y axis.
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LINES PER INCH (LPI)
Number of scanning or recording lines per unit length measured perpendicular to the direction of scanning. Also expressed as lines per mm.
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LINK
A form of markup, which designates that data within a document, will automatically connect with either nested data or an outside source. Used in the design of hypertext.
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LIST MAINTENANCE
Process of updating a list to keep it current through additions, deletions and changes.
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LISTSERV
The most common kind of mail list, "Listserv" is a registered trademark of L-Soft international, Inc. Listservs originated on BITNET but they are now common on the Internet. See BITNET, E-mail, Mail list.
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LOAD
To transfer a program held on some external storage medium (such as magnetic tape or disk) into the main memory of the machine in a form suitable for execution.
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LOCAL ACCESS AND TRANSPORT AREA (LATA)
A telephone company term that defines a geographical area. Normally, but not always, corresponds to an area code.
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LOCAL AREA NETWORK (LAN)
Data communication network of connected devices within a small area, such as a building or group of buildings. A communications network of computers/work stations that function as distributed processing systems in which each computer in the network may process and manage its data.
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LOCKBOX
A post office box in which customer payments are deposited. A local banker processor that owns the box passes the payment amounts to the company's main bank. A lockbox serves the purpose of reducing float for the receiver company by placing the receiving location closer to the customer.
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LOGIN ID
Same as account name or user ID. A code that identifies the user.
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LOGIN OR LOGON
The opening sequence of keystrokes used via computer screen instructions to connect to a system or begin operations on a computer.
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LOGOFF
Leave a network system, usually by typing "bye" or "q" for quit. Sometimes called "logout."
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LOOP
A sequence of instructions that are repeated a specific number of times.
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LOSSLESS COMPRESSION
A process that reduces the storage space needed for an image file without loss of data. If an image has undergone lossless compression, it will be identical to the image before it was compressed. Primarily used with bitonal images. In general, it is better to employ a compression technique that is supported by standards, non-proprietary, and maintained over time. In selecting a compression technique, it is necessary to consider the attributes of the original. Some compression techniques are designed to compress text, others are designed to compress pictures.
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LOSSY COMPRESSION
Another process that reduces the storage space needed for an image file, but it discards information (information that is "redundant" and not perceptible to the human eye). If an image that has undergone lossy compression is decompressed, it will differ form the image before it was compressed, even though the difference may be difficult for the human eye to detect. In general, it is better to employ a compression technique that is supported by standards, non-proprietary, and maintained over time. In selecting a compression technique, it is necessary to consider the attributes of the original. Some compression techniques are designed to compress text, others are designed to compress pictures.
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LOW -RESOLUTION VERSION
The version of the composite displayed on screen when you're working with the Composite Editor and Preview Images is turned on. It doesn't show special effects such as frames, backgrounds, etc., or what text really looks like. Also, it doesn't let you see the effect of changes you make to image characteristics such as sharpen and blur.
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LOW-LEVEL LANGUAGE
A computer language written for the purpose of optimizing computer speed, therefore not easily understood and used by people. Contrast with High-level Language.
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LUT
Look Up Table. It's a reference file used to convert images from one color space to another. An example is a look up table for converting RGB pixels into CYMK pixels for printing. It can also be used as a cross-reference table that transforms raw information from a device (such as a scanner), and corrects the values to compensate for differences in device behavior.
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