Glossary
alphanumeric Consisting of alphabetic, numeric, punctuation and other symbols.
backing material The
bar code A representation of alphanumeric information in a pattern of
boot loader The resident program that loads the application from Flash memory, decompresses it into the SRAM, and starts operations.
burn line The row of thermal elements in the printhead that create the images on the media.
calibration The process through which sensor readings are entered into the printer for correct sensor function (for example, detection of a given media type) and TOF positioning.
character set The entire complement of alphanumeric symbols contained in a given font.
checksum An alphanumeric error detection method used in many bar code symbologies for informational security.
continuous media An uninterrupted roll or box of label or tag stock media that contains no gap, notch, or mark to separate individual labels or tags.
core diameter The inside diameter measurement of the cardboard core at the center of a ribbon or media roll.
cutter A mechanical device with a rotary or guillotine type blade used to cut labels or tags following printing.
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