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Glossary of Terms (continued)

Term	Definition
Barcodes	A series of alternating black and white stripes, of varying widths
	(each character denoted by a set number and width of black
	stripes) that allows characters to be optically read by a computer.
Batch print	A file sent down from the computer that contains commands to print
	a number of cards, sequentially.
Battery Back-up	A power supply that can keep AC electronic equipment running for
	a short time when power is interrupted, allowing enough time for the
	user to save data and close the machine properly.
Bi-directional	A communication standard that allows two way data transfer
	between PC and Printer.
BIOS (Basic	The part of the operating system in a computer that handles
Input/Output System)	communication between the PC mainboard and its peripherals.
	Typically residing in chip-based, non-volatile memory.
Bit	An abbreviation for binary digital. Each bit is an element of
	information that can have two states: off and on.
Bit map	A graphic produced by an array of pixel elements with the color
	hue, brightness and saturation information stored in bits. The more
	bits, the more values and thus the greater variety. 1 bit color is
	black and white, 8-bit color produces 256 shades of gray and 24-bit
	color can produce 16.7 million colors.
Board	A term used for the circuit board, a hard mylar plate made of many
	layers, that holds the electronic circuit elements and wire traces.
Boot-up	A series of operations that the Printer runs through when power is
	first applied including a series of initializing, status testing and a
	diagnostics program to ensure a ready state.
Buffer	A block of memory, in the Printer or PC, that holds print files until
	the processor is ready to print them.
Cable	A set of conductors wrapped together and often concealed within
	insulation, used for signal transfer from one device to another, with
	connectors on either end that allows the cable to be removed.
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