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Persona C30e Card Printer User Guide (Rev. 1.1)
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Glossary of Terms (continued)
Term Definition
Resolution
The number of individual pixel elements in a graphic, taken over a
given length, used to indicate the sharpness of the picture and the
level of detail. The number of elements in the Printhead
determines Fargo Printer resolution.
RFI (Radio
Frequency
Interference)
Electromagnetic waves radiated by poorly shielded cables or
electronic devices that interferes with the operation or data
transfer of another device.
RGB
(Red/Green/Blue)
The three primary colors of the luminance or additive, model.
Combinations of these three colors can produce practically all the
colors of the spectrum that humans can detect. Computer
monitors operate on an RGB model.
Ribbon
The dye impregnated film that is used for color printing.
Ribbon cable
Parallel wires held flat in a row by plastic insulation.
RibbonTraq
A Fargo Electronics method of placing bar code-like marks on the
transition area between color panels. These marks are arranged
for detection by a reflective Sensor array for the identification of
Ribbon type and the Ribbon position.
RMA number (Return
Merchandise
Authorization
number)
A number, acquired from Fargo Support, that authorizes the
return of merchandise for repair or credit.
Roller
Elements of the Printer used for the transport of media consisting
of a rotating steel shaft (for Ribbon) or a rotating steel shaft with a
rubber cylinder installed at the shaft midpoint (for moving cards).
RS-232
An interface standard, established in 1969 by the Electronic
Industries Association, regarding the connecting of computer
peripherals.
Saturation
A measure of the degree of color, from gray, with the same
brightness.
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