virtual printer memory (n)~ In a PostScript printer a part of memory that stores font information. The memory in PostScript printers is divided into two areas: banded memory and virtual memory. The banded memory contains graphics and page-layout information needed to print your documents. The virtual memory contains any font information that is sent to your printer either when you print a document or when you download fonts. virtual private network (n)~ The extension of a private network that encompasses encapsulated encrypted and authenticated links across shared or public networks. VPN connections typically provide remote access and router-to-router connections to private networks over the Internet.