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Glossary of Terms (continued)

Term	Definition
RFI (Radio	Electromagnetic waves radiated by poorly shielded cables or
Frequency	electronic devices that interferes with the operation or data
Interference)	transfer of another device.
RFID(Radio	A way of transmitting information via radio frequency. Data is sent
Frequency	from an RFID transceiver to an RFID tag that is embedded in a
Identification)	Resin Ribbon.
RGB	The three primary colors of the luminance or additive, model.
(Red/Green/Blue)	Combinations of these three colors can produce practically all the
	colors of the spectrum that humans can detect. Computer
	monitors operate on an RGB model.
Ribbon	The dye impregnated film that is used for color printing.
Ribbon cable	Parallel wires held flat in a row by plastic insulation.
RibbonTraq	A Fargo Electronics method of placing bar code-like marks on the
	transition area between color panels. These marks are arranged
	for detection by a reflective Sensor array for the identification of
	ribbon type and the ribbon position.
RMA number (Return	A number, acquired from Fargo Support, that authorizes the
Merchandise	return of merchandise for repair or credit.
Authorization
number)
Roller	Elements of the Printer used for the transport of media consisting
	of a rotating steel shaft (for ribbon) or a rotating steel shaft with a
	rubber cylinder installed at the shaft midpoint (for moving cards).
RS-232	An interface standard, established in 1969 by the Electronic
	Industries Association, regarding the connecting of computer
	peripherals.
Saturation	A measure of the degree of color, from gray, with the same
	brightness.
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