APPENDIX 4 GLOSSARIES
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APPENDIX 4
GLOSSARIES
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APPENDIX 4 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.
