label A paper or synthetic printing material, typically with a pressure sensitive adhesive backing.
label length The distance from the top of the label to the bottom of the label as it exits the printer.
label repeat The distance from the top of one label to the top of the next label.
label tracking Excessive lateral (side to side) movement of the media as it travels under the printhead.
label width The left to right measurement of the label as it exits the printer.
media Generalized term for all types of printing stocks, including: roll fed, continuous,
media hub Device in the printer used to support roll media.
media sensor An electronic device equipped with photosensors to detect media and the
MMPS (millimeters per second) Metric measurement of printer speeds.
notched stock Media, typically tag stock, with holes or notches in the material that is used to signal the
preprinted media Label stock that contains borders, text, or graphics, floodcoating, etc.
perforation Small cuts extending through the backing and/or label material to facilitate their separation. Also referred to as “perf”.
print speed The speed at which the media moves under the printhead during the printing process.
reflective media Media imprinted with
registration Repeatable top to bottom alignment of printed labels.
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