FARGO electronic HDP5000 manual Pvc

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Glossary of Terms (continued)

Term	Definition
Thermocouple	A device for measuring temperature using a junction of two wires
	of dissimilar metals that produce a voltage when heated that
	varies proportionally with the temperature.
Thin Film	A 0.25-mil thick resin material that enhances card security and
Overlaminate	durability applied over the printed surface with a hot Roller.
	Available as clear or with embedded holographic-type security
	images.
Through-hole	A method of mounting circuit elements with the leads passing
	through holes in the circuit Board and soldered on the opposite
	side.
Timeout	An interruption of a print job that occurs when a function is not
	completed in the time allotted by the operating system.
TOF (Top of Form)	The leading edge of the card, as it travels through the Printer.
Track	The area on a mag stripe designated to contain the magnetic data
	string.
Troubleshooting	The process of investigating and determining the cause of a
	problem.
TrueType (TT)	A font format that produces each character using a mathematical
	equation, rather than a graphical representation, resulting in a
	much sharper, cleaner image.
UltraCard	The FARGO brand of card stock recommended for use in FARGO
	Printers, with the necessary glossy surface and composed of
	PVC.
UltraCard III	The FARGO brand of card stock, recommended for use in
	FARGO Printers that laminate, with the necessary glossy surface
	and composed of PVC and PET to prevent heat distortion.
Update	The process of installing a new revision of software or Firmware
	to implement new changes to the Printer's command codes and
	procedures.
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