1. The title page added to printouts by most print spoolers. Typically includes user or account ID information in very large character-graphics caPITals. Also called a "burst page", because it indicates where to burst (tear apart) fanfold paper to separate one user' s printout from the next. 2. A similar printout generated (typically on multiple pages of fan-fold paper) from user-specified text, e.g. by a program such as Unix' s "banner". 3. splash screen. [Jargon File] (1994-11-28)