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.