Classification: Avery Dennison – Public Glossary G-1
GLOSSARY
The following terms will help you use this manual.
continuous mode The printer prints all the labels in the job (batch) without
stopping.
download (send) Transmission of data from the host to your printer.
EPC The Electronic Product Code, which is a numbering standard for
items, similar to the UPC code for bar coding. The EPC is
divided into several sections: Header, Manager Number, Object
Class, and Serial Number. The amount of EPC memory varies
with the inlay types. Used for RFID programming.
format Supply layout or design that is downloaded to the printer.
host Any mainframe, minicomputer, data collect terminal, or personal
computer sending data to the printer.
inlay A type of media that contains a transponder and is converted
for use in Monarch® RFID supplies (tags). Inlays can be made
with different types of transponders.
interrogator The electronics module that programs the RFID inlays through
the antenna.
LCD Display on the printer used to indicate printer conditions and
problems.
leader Wrap around a new roll of ribbon with printing on it.
Liner take-up mode The printer collects the backing paper (liner) on a reel after the
label is printed.
on-demand mode The printer stops after each label is printed for removal and
application before printing the next label.
peel mode The printer separates the backing paper (liner) from the label
after printing.
print job (batch) Actual data printed on a label or tag. The host may download
the print job together with the format, or as a separate packet.
The print job is also called a "batch."
offline mode The printer does not need a connection to a host to print.
online mode The printer requires a connection between a network/computer
to print.
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