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GLOSSARY OF TERMS
Alphanumeric Letter or number characters.
Attribute A characteristic, or distinctive feature.
Compact Flash This is a memory card used to store vital printer
information.
DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol. A protocol
used to assign dynamic IP addresses on a dynamic
network.
D-Top Print Go signal
Element (Relating to Barcodes) Is any individual bar or space
Ethernet This is the LAN (Local Area Network) technology
used to connect the printer to other devices.
Mode Way of working or way in which something is done;
method of procedure.
PPR Pulses Per Revolution. Number of pulses for 1
complete revolution of a shaft encoder.
Print Trigger The internal trigger signal to initiate printing
Product Detect The signal received from either an external device
(product sensor) or internally, to start the printing
process. i.e. if no delays or offsets are set, this will
generate the print trigger signal immediately.
Quiet Zone (Relating to Barcodes) Refers to the spaces around a
barcode that must not contain dark marks
Range Information presented by the printer - the range
between which the value should appear.
Select Information to be put into the printer - use the
keyboard up/down keys to choose the option
required. Then use the Select key to insert or open.
Shaft Encoder A mechanical device that emits X amount of pulsed
signals per revolution of the shaft. This is typically
attached to a production line to ensure that the print
width is kept constant to varying line speeds.
Soft Key Key having its function controlled by software. The
key can, therefore, be expected to have different
functions at different points in printer operation.
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