APPENDIX 3 GLOSSARIES
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APPENDIX 3 GLOSSARIES
Barcode
A code which represents alphanumeric characters by
using a series of black and white stripes of different
widths. Reading barcodes is a fast and accurate
means of capturing data.
Batch mode
An issue mode that continuously prints until the
specified number has been printed.
Black mark
A black mark printed on the media so that the printer
can maintain a consistent print position by detecting
this mark.
Black mark sensor
A reflective sensor that detects the difference of
potential between the black mark and print area to
find the print start position.
Built-in rewinder mode
A printer mode where media is wound onto the
build-in rewinder.
Cut mode
A printer mode where an optional cutter module is
installed to automatically cut media from the
supply roll after they are printed. The print
command can specify to cut after every print or to
cut after a set number of prints.
Cutter module
A device used to cut the media.
DHCP
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol
A communications protocol that allocates an IP
address to a computer plugged into a network.
DPI
Dots Per Inch
The unit used to express print density.
Expansion I/O interface
An interface circuit that may be installed to allow
the printer to be connected to an external device
such as a wrapping machine. It can receive feed,
print start, and pause signals from the external
device and to send back print, pause, and error
status signals to the external device.
Feed gap sensor
A transmissive sensor that detects the difference of
potential between the gap between labels and the
label to find the print start position.
Font
A complete set of alphanumeric characters in one
style of type. E.g. Helvetica, Courier, Times
Gap
Gap between labels on a backing material
IPS
Inch per second
The unit used to express print speed.
Label
A type of media with adhesive backing.
LCD
Liquid Crystal Display
Installed on the operation panel and displays
operation modes, error message etc.
Media
Material on which data is printed by the printer.
Labels, tag paper, fanfold paper, perforated paper
etc.
Plug and Play
When Plug and Play is enabled, the PC will
automatically identify the printer (if the PC
supports Plug & Play), optimise the system
resource (IRQ and DMA), and display a message
prompting a printer driver installation.
Pre-printed media
A type of media on which characters, logos, and
other designs have been already printed.
