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Persona C30 Card Printer User Guide (Rev. 2.2) 14-17
Glossary of Terms (continued)
Term Definition
Self-test A pre-determined print file used to confirm Printer operation
typically sent from the Driver or stored in the Printer's memory.
Sensor An electro-mechanical/electro-optical device used to indicate a
change in state in the Printer such as when a card reaches a
certain location.
Serial
communications The transfer of data, one bit at a time and in sequential order,
using a single wire.
Serial interface A sub D 9 pin input/output port on the Printer, used for serial
communication with the PC for AS400 operating systems or for e
card encoding.
SIMM (Single In-Line
Memory Module) An array of memory chips, attached to a printed circuit board that
installs in a slot on the main board.
Simplex Single-sided printing.
SmartGuard An application from Fargo Electronics that allows users to prevent
access to the Printer through the use of a personally encoded
smart card.
SmartGuard™ SmartGuard is a Printer security option that uses a custom access
card and a built-in reader to restrict Printer access. Only a valid
access card can enable the Printer to print cards.
SmartShield™ T his option allows the Printer to print custom, security images on
the card that reflect under a black or UV light source.
Smart Card Smart cards have an embedded computer circuit that contains
either a memory chip or a microprocessor chip. There are several
types of smart cards: Memory, Contact, Contactless, Hybrid
(Twin), Combi (Dual Interface), Proximity and Vicinity.
Software Instructions saved in computer memory that directs the computer
to perform certain tasks and functions.
Spooler A computer application that allows the spooling of print jobs.
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