Datamax A-Class A-4310, Руководство программиста

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Glossary
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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.