SHARP(r) PRINTER PARTS
Question 1A3: - answerAn A3 device is designed to handle letter, legal, ledger and
some smaller paper sizes, such as postcards and envelopes. It has a maximum paper
throughput of 11" x 17", and in some cases, 12" x 18".
A4: - answerAn A4 device is designed to handle letter, legal and some smaller paper
sizes, such as postcards and envelopes. Ledger size paper is not an option. It has a
maximum paper throughput of 8.5" x 14".
ACM (Application Communication Module): - answerSharp OSA® module providing
bidirectional communication between Sharp MFPs and software applications enabling
employees to work directly at the MFP with virtually any application. The ACM can be
used, for example, to scan documents directly into a customer database or to search for
and retrieve documents across the network for immediate print out. (MX-AMX2)
Accessory: - answerA compatible item that is added to the base unit to enhance its
capabilities and functions.
AD (Active Directory): - answerA directory service that Microsoft developed for the
Windows domain networks. It is included in most Windows Server operating systems as
a set of processes and services.
ADF (Automatic Document Feeder): - answerA device used to automatically feed
multiple pages into a multifunction device/printer.
ADFS (Active Directory Federation Service): - answerA part of Active Directory service,
AD is a software component which can run on Windows Server operating systems to
provide users with single sign-on access to systems and applications located across
organizational boundaries.
AES (Advanced Encryption Standard): - answerAn encryption standard in cryptography
adopted by the U.S. Government.
AEPE (Adobe Embedded Print Engine): - answerA RIP technology from Adobe to
natively process PDF and PostScript files on MFP for direct printing. It adds
sophisticated, Adobe Acrobat Reader DC like direct rendering capability to Sharp MFPs
and printers
AI (Adobe Illustrator): - answerA proprietary file format developed by Adobe for
representing single-page vector-based drawings in either the EPS or PDF formats.
,AI (Artificial Intelligence): - answer(AI) is a term for simulated intelligence in machines.
These machines are programmed to "think" like a human and mimic the way a person
acts.
AIM (Application Integration Module): - answerSharp OSA® module enabling
unidirectional communication from Sharp MFPs to software applications. This allows
metadata describing the image file to be entered at the MFP's touch-screen panel and
sent along with the image as an XML file. It is then automatically routed to a folder or
integrated with a third-party application. (MX-AMX1)
AIoT: (Artificial Intelligence of Things): - answerSharp Corporation created the term
AIoT to represent the combination of AI (artificial intelligence) and IoT (Internet of
things)
AIP (Authorized Integrator Program): - answerExclusive subscription-based program for
Sharp Authorized Dealers providing complimentary access to Sharp developed software
suite of single function applets.
AirPrint™: - answerSoftware that permits printing of web pages, photos, email and more
with AirPrint-enabled Sharp MFPs. It enables users to print from their iPad®, iPhone®
and iPod® touch mobile digital devices or Mac® computers without requiring a print
driver
Alexa Skill Blueprints: - answerUsers can use templates to create their own personal
Alexa skill in minutes. Using blueprints, users can create custom games, unique stories
and more.
Alexa Skills: - answerUsers of Amazon® Alexa™ can extend Alexa's capabilities by
installing additional functionalities developed by third-party vendors.
AMV (Average Monthly Volume): - answerThe number of pages a device will print per
month.
Authorized Dealer ("Dealer"): - answerThe Manufacturer's authorized sales and service
center (also known as a Dealer, Distributor, or Partner) that must be certified by the
Manufacturer to sell the Manufacturer's products, and perform machine installation and
maintenance on devices offered by the Manufacturer. A purchasing entity must be able
to, at a minimum, visit the sales and service center to view and test equipment.
Award: - answerThe selection of an Offeror based on the Offeror's proposal, to receive
a contract resulting from the RFP.
Awarded Vendor: - answerThe business entity whose proposal has been determined to
be the most advantageous considering the factors set forth in the solicitation, and
whose proposal(s) is approved and accepted by the Lead State.
, AWS (Amazon Web Services): - answerA comprehensive, evolving cloud computing
platform provided by Amazon. It provides a mix of infrastructure as a service (IaaS),
platform as a service (PaaS) and packaged software as a service (SaaS) offerings.
Azure: - answerMicrosoft Azure™ is a set of cloud services designed for business
environment. It is designed to manage and deploy applications through Microsoft
managed global network.
Azure AD: - answerAzure AD manages user identities and create intelligence-driven
access policies to secure resources. As an integral component of Microsoft Office 365®,
Azure AD centralizes identity and access management to enable security and
management across devices, data, apps, and infrastructure.
Base Unit: - answerThe copier, printer, scanner, large/wide format and production
devices that include all standard accessories and parts, and excludes optional
accessories and/or software.
Blended Rate: - answerA rate that is derived by taking the black/white and color cost
per click rates on one or more devices and calculating one rate that a customer will be
billed for all copies, regardless of device type and black/white or color output. Allows for
simplicity when billing copies run.
BLI (Buyers Laboratory Inc.): - answerIndependent provider of competitive intelligence,
test and reviews on multifunction, copier, printer and fax products.
BMP (Windows Bitmap Format): - answerAn image file format used to store bitmap
digital images.
BPO (Business Process Outsourcing): - answerThe contracting of non-primary business
activities and functions to a third-party provider. BPO services include payroll, human
resources (HR), accounting and customer/call center relations.
BPM (Business Process Management): - answerA business solution approach which
views a business as a set of processes or workflows. BPM Software (BPMS) is software
which enables businesses to model, implement, execute, monitor and optimize their
management processes.
Bronze Standard: - answerDevices which meet less than 50 percent of the 28 optional
EPEAT criteria.
Buyout to Keep: - answerThe early termination option on an FMV or capital lease that
involves the acquisition of the equipment by the purchasing entity, and consists of any
current and past due amount, plus the remaining stream of equipment payments.
Buyout to Return: - answer: The early termination option on an FMV, capital or straight
lease that involves the return of the equipment by the purchasing entity to awarded