Datamax A-Class, Programmer'S Manual

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Glossary
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print speed The rate at which the media moves under the print head during the printing
process.
reflective media
Media imprinted with carbon-based black marks on the underside of the
material, which is used to signal the top-of-form when the “reflective” Media Sensor is
enabled.
registration Repeatable top to bottom alignment of printed labels.
reverse speed
The backward rate of media motion into the printer during tear-off, peel
and present and cutting operations for positioning the label at the start of print
position.
ribbon An extruded polyester tape with several layers of material, one of which is ink-like,
used to produce an image on the label. Also referred to as “foil”.
roll media
A form of media that is wound upon a cardboard core.
slew
The moving of media using the GPIO function.
start of print The position on the label where the printing actually begins.
tag stock A heavy paper or synthetic printing material, typically featuring a notch or black
mark for top of form and no adhesive backing.
thermal transfer
The printing method that creates an image by transferring ink from a
ribbon onto the media using the heat from the thermal print head.
TOF (top-of-form)
The start of a new label as indicated by a label gap, notch, mark or
programming.