| Batch Scan | A set of crop frames used to perform multiple scans with preset properties of one or more originals. |
| Bi-directional | A parallel port mode for two-way communication between the printer and computer. See parallel port mode. |
| Binary | Numbering system consisting of the digits 1 and 0. Binary is the language of computers. |
| BIOS | Acronym for Basic Input/Output System. In a PC-compatible computer, a set of instructions that control basic system functions, such as starting the operating system, administrating basic data transfer, etc. |
| Bit | Smallest amount of memory in a computer system representing a value as on or off, or a binary value of 0 or 1. |
| Bit Depth | A number representing the total bits per pixel in a graphic which determine the colors and/or tones of the graphic. |
| Bitmap | Image consisting of tiny squares commonly called "dots" arranged into a grid pattern to form a complete picture. |
| Black and White | Term used to describe material scanned with line art, such as text documents or drawings. |
| Blur | Command used to smooth images by lightening pixels that are in sharp contrast to neighboring pixels. |
| BMP | Abbreviation for bitmap. File format for bitmap graphics, commonly used with Windows applications such as Windows wallpaper. Files saved in this format have ".bmp" as a file extension. |
| Brightness | 1. The intensity of a color despite its hue. 2. A command in a scanner interface for controlling the amount of light in an image. |
| Browse | 1. In Windows, to search for a file. 2. In the Scan Dialog box, name of the command that allows the user to select the image application associated with the Scan function. |
| Bundled Software | Common name for software that is included with a piece of hardware, such as image editing or OCR software that comes with a scanner. |
| Byte | Abbreviated word for binary term. A unit of measure for computer data. A byte consists of eight bits, which can represent a single character, digit or punctuation mark. Bytes are usually referred to in bulk terms such as kilobytes, megabytes or gigabytes. See bit, kilobyte, megabyte and gigabyte. |
