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Section 18: Glossary of Terms
Term Definition
EPP (Enhanced
Parallel Port)
A type of Parallel Port mode, developed by Intel, to increase the
port throughput.
EPROM
(Electronically
Programmable Read
Only Memory)
A microchip based non-volatile memory storage device that
cannot be rewritten in the field. Firmware for many Fargo Printers
is stored on these chips and so a change of the chip is necessary
for an upgrade.
Escape sequence A string or control character that indicates to the processor that
what follows is a command and not data.
ESD (ElectroStatic
Discharge)
The discharge of static electricity (high voltage, low current) that
can damage electronic devices.
Ethernet A system of networking a series of computers for the sharing of
data or peripherals.
Film A thin flexible transparent sheet used to carry dye-impregnated
material or resin to be transferred to the card.
Firmware The instruction set, stored in chip memory, inside the Printer that
controls functional and operational data. Some models require a
chip change for updates; some Firmware can be changed by
reprogramming from the PC.
Flash Memory A microchip based non-volatile memory device that holds its data
when power is removed. This allows for field reprogramming of
the Printer commands, such as Printer Firmware upgrades,
without the necessity of changing chips.
Font A character set similar in style and form. Fonts can be graphical
or mathematical constructs, represented by a series of dots or an
Assembly of curves and lines.
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