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Printer Driver
The printer driver translates the commands coming from a
software application (e.g. Bulk Mailer Designer) into printer
commands. A printer driver must fit to both the software
application and the printer model.
Printhead
see cartridge
Printhead carriage
The printhead is mounted at the movable printhead carriage.
Printhead distance
The correct distance between the cartridge nozzles and the
paper is important for a clear and sharp printout. The
recommended distance is about 1 millimeter.
Read & Print
Read and Print (R&P) describes a production process in which
the information to be printed onto a document (e.g. address
onto an envelope) is obtained, shortly before the actual
printing, by a reading device (e.g. a camera or a barcode
reader). The information is NOT printed sequential (e.g. from a
database).
In a R&P production process each document is assigned exactly
to one piece of information (e.g. one entry from a database).
The assignation is done by the reading device.
Resolution
The resolution tells you how many picture elements a print
process can print per area. Usually the resolution is stated in
dpi (dots per inch) Apart from the resolution, the drop size and
the accuracy of drop positioning determine the print quality.
see dpi
Separating fingers
The separating fingers enable single-sheet feed from a print
media stack. The sheets above the bottom sheet are held back.
Serial interface
A serial interface transfers data consecutively (bit by bit) from
the computer to the printer. It is connected with the help of a
RS-232-C connector.
Setting
A selection of arranged configurations.
Shuttle-Head Printer
In a shuttle-head printer, the ink cartridge is moved back and
forth by a carriage. Therefore it is possible to print over a wide
area.
see Fixed-Head Printer
TCP/IP
TCP/IP is the abbreviation for the communication protocols
“Transmission Control Protocol” and “Internet Protocol”. These
protocols are used for the communication between devices
within computer networks.
see Ethernet
TIJ
TIJ is the abbreviation for “Thermal Ink Jet”. Hereby a picture
element (= ink drop) is created with the help of thermal
energy.
