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Glossary of Terms (continued)

Term	Definition
Encoder (wheel)	An electromechanical device, attached to a shaft that detects the
	change in rotational position, incremented to count ticks per
	revolution. The Printer's encoder wheel both detects motion and
	measures the amount of rotation in the movement of the ribbon.
Engine	A generic term for a collection of systems and mechanisms that is
	dedicated to executing a specific function. A Printer that also
	laminates would have both a print engine and a lamination engine.
EOF (End Of Form)	The trailing edge of the card, detected to indicate when the Printer
	should stop printing.
EPP (Enhanced	A type of parallel port mode, developed by Intel, to increase the port
Parallel Port)	throughput.
EPROM	A microchip based non-volatile memory storage device that can not
(Electronically	be rewritten in the field. Firmware for many Fargo Printers is stored
Programmable Read	on these chips and so a change of the chip is necessary for an
Only Memory)	upgrade.
Escape sequence	A string or control character that indicates to the processor that
	what follows is a command and not data.
ESD (ElectroStatic	The discharge of static electricity (high voltage, low current) that
Discharge)	can damage electronic devices.
Ethernet	A system of networking a series of computers for the sharing of
	data or peripherals.
Film	A thin flexible transparent sheet used to carry dye-impregnated
	material or resin to be transferred to the card.
Firmware	The instruction set, stored in chip memory, inside the Printer that
	controls functional and operational data. Some models require a
	chip change for updates; some firmware can be changed by
	reprogramming from the PC.
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