SECTION 1 GENERAL INFORMATION    
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3.0  Glossary
allocation The maximum number of labels that the selected job will be allowed to 
print before the user is prompted to reset the allocation count or a new job 
is selected.
array See jet array.
backplane board Printed circuit board for I/O connections.
bar code reader A laser-equipped device that reads identification codes by scanning a strip 
of parallel bars of varying widths, groups of which represent alphanumeric 
characters.
BBE Best Before End; denotes the recommended date by which a product 
should be used.
carton A container, usually made of cardboard, onto which the coder prints. Also 
called case. See product.
case A container, usually made of cardboard, onto which the coder prints. Also 
called carton. See product.
caution A potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in 
personal injury.
chamber A receptacle in the ink delivery module that stores ink.
CimControl® MARKEM proprietary software for networking multiple coders.
coder A machine such as the Model 5200 or 5400 that is primarily used to print 
codes on the customer’s product.
Composer™ MARKEM proprietary software for designing images for the coder.
CoLOS™ Control MARKEM proprietary network software, for data transfer, remote operation 
and machine monitor / data logging operations; 
released in 2006.
CoLOS™ Create MARKEM proprietary software for designing images for the coder; 
released in 2006.
download To retrieve a copy of a file from a computer and transfer it to the coder.
dynamic field Information in a job file that changes, such as a serial number or date.
enclosure The cabinet that houses the electrical components, VPC module, and ink 
delivery module.
error A fault that generates a message on the display, and stops printing.
fault A problem with the coder that will generate an error or warning message 
on the display, and will turn on an indicator LED on the user interface 
module.