Y Y-dimension of recorded spot In facsimile, the center-to-center distance between two recorded spots measured perpendicular to the recorded line. Y-dimension of scanning spot In facsimile, the center-to-center distance between two scanning spots measured perpendicular to the scanning line on the subject copy. yellow One of the colored inks used in four color printing. One of the subtractive process colors; reflects red and green and absorbs blue. yellow pages service (YPS) Directory of telephone numbers organized by type of business. YMODEM A protocol that transfers larger data blocks than the XMODEM protocol. YMODEM-G A series of streaming protocols designed to optimize file transfer via high-speed, error-correcting modems. YUVA A color model for video that describes the luminance (Y) two color channels (U and V) and the opacity (A).