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Glossary of Terms (continued)

Term	Definition
Dot pitch	A measurement of image sharpness denoting the width of the
	dots that makes up a pixel. The smaller the pitch, the sharper the
	image.
Download	The transfer of a data file from one device to the other over a
	network or cable, typically from the Internet to a PC.
DPI (Dot Per Inch)	A measurement of the Printer resolution indicating how many dots
	a Printer can produce in a linear inch.
DRAM (Dynamic	A microchip based volatile memory storage device. The Printer
Random Access	uses this to buffer a print job, transferred from the PC, until the
Memory)	Printer Controller is able to process the packet.
Driver	Software utility installed in Windows, that interfaces an application
	to rasterize image data and include command codes so the
	Printer can process the file.
Edge-to-Edge	Refers to the maximum printable area on a card resulting in
	printed cards with virtually no border. (Note: CardJet is over the
	edge.)
EE Memory	An abbreviation for EEPROM.
EEPROM	A microchip based non-volatile memory storage device that can
(Electrically Erasable	be rewritten in the field. The chip can hold new values as the
Programmable Read	Printer adapts its operational parameters.
Only Memory)
Encoder (smart card)	An electro-mechanical interface to transfer data from the PC to a
	chip or magnetic stripe built into the card.
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