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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
RMA number (Return
Merchandise
Authorization
number)
A number, acquired from HIDGlobal Support, which authorizes
the return of merchandise for repair or credit.
Roller Elements of the Printer used for the transport of media consisting
of a rotating steel shaft (for Ribbon) or a rotating steel shaft with a
rubber cylinder installed at the shaft midpoint (for moving cards).
RS-232 An interface standard, established in 1969 by the Electronic
Industries Association, regarding the connecting of computer
peripherals.
Saturation A measure of the degree of color, from gray, with the same
brightness.
Self-test A pre-determined print file used to confirm Printer operation
typically sent from the Driver or stored in the Printer's memory.
Sensor An electro-mechanical/electro-optical device used to indicate a
change in state in the Printer such as when a card reaches a
certain location.
Serial
communications
The transfer of data, one bit at a time and in sequential order,
using a single wire.
Serial interface A sub D 9 pin input/output port on the Printer, used for serial
communication with the PC for AS400 operating systems or for e
card encoding.
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