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HDP5000 High Definition Card Printer/Encoder User Guide L000950 Rev 1.8
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Section 18: Glossary of Terms
Term Definition
Overlaminate Protective clear or holographic material to increase security and
durability applied over the printed surface with a hot Roller.
Parallel A method of data transfer in which serial data is divided into
sections and sent simultaneously down parallel wires to speed
transfer rate.
Parallel Port A communication socket on a device that allows for parallel data
transfer.
PC (Personal
Computer)
A stand-alone, programmable, electronic device that can store,
retrieve and process data consisting of a CPU, mouse, keyboard
and monitor.
PCB (Printed Circuit
Board)
A solid, multi-layered plate on which electronic elements are
attached, either through the Board or on the surface.
Peel The removal of a film or Ribbon from a card surface (at a
perpendicular angle) to ensure proper transfer, then separation,
from the card surface.
Peel-Off A bar on the Lamination section that holds the film at the correct
position and provides proper peel angle.
Peripheral Any device that is attached externally to a PC. These often share
the same data cable or port as a Printer and can be the source of
communication problems.
Pinch Roller A free spinning (non-driven) Roller that presses the card against
the drive Roller, on the opposite side, to ensure an adequate
normal force for proper traction.
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