Microcom LDS II, Programming Manual

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98 LDSII Programming Guide - 880015-0123
Ethernet - A fast and capable serial interface used by many networks for connecting host
computers to various peripherals.
Fanfold media - Die-cut or tag media that is folded into stacks.
Flash memory - Memory that is used to store font, graphics and label formats for faster
access. This is a non-volatile type of memory, which means that the information stored is
saved even when the printer power is turned off.
GND (Signal Ground) -
The ground terminal of a power supply’s output, and all points that
connect to it. This is an essential signal in an RS-232 communication link that is used to
reduce noise spikes, which can cause a receiver to misread logic levels. Also known as SG
and SGND.
Guillotine Cutter
– A cutter that has a blade that cuts perpendicular to the media path.
LDSII (Label Design Software II) - This is the resident control software language that is
used to develop label formats and controls the full function of the printer.
LPS (Label Present Sensor) - This sensor, when enabled, detects when media is present.
Also referred to as LTS (Label Taken Sensor).
Platen - Roller that is located below the print head, which the media rests upon. (See Drive
roller )
Rolled media - Media that has been rolled onto a core, which is typically cardboard in
nature.
Rotary Cutter
– A cutter that has multiple angled blades mounted to a shaft that cut media
by rotating the shaft.
RS-232 - A popular and inexpensive asynchronous serial interface used for connecting host
computers to various peripherals.
RTS (Request To Send) - A handshaking signal used to provide information when a DTE or
terminal has data to send in an RS-232 communication link. Used in conjunction with CTS.
RXD (Receive Data) - An essential signal that carries data from the DCE to the DTE for 2-
way RS-232 serial communication. Also known as RX and RD.
SDRAM (Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory) - Memory that is used to
store formats while printing. This is volatile memory, which means that the information
stored in this memory is not saved when the printer power is turned off.
Tag stock - Media that typically has no adhesive backing, thicker in nature and generally is
a fanfold type media.
Thermal print head - A print head that uses thermal technology, to heat individual elements
or dots to produce images. Also referred to as print head in this manual.