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Reviewing the Glossary of Terms (continued)
Term | Definition |
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A file stored in or generated through windows that is sent to the | |
| Printer to test basic functionality. |
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Thermistor | An electronic resistor on the printhead with a resistance value that |
| varies in proportion to the heat to which it is exposed. |
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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. |
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Thin Film | A |
Overlaminate | durability applied over the printed surface with a hot Roller. |
| Available as clear or with embedded |
| images. |
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A method of mounting circuit elements with the leads passing | |
| through holes in the circuit board and soldered on the opposite |
| side. |
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Timeout | An interruption of a print job that occurs when a function is not |
| completed in the time allotted by the operating system. |
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TOF (Top of Form) | The leading edge of the card, as it travels through the Printer. |
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Track | The area on a mag stripe designated to contain the magnetic data |
| string. |
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Troubleshooting | The process of investigating and determining the cause of a |
| problem. |
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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. |
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UltraCard | The FARGO brand of card stock recommended for use in FARGO |
| Printers, with the necessary glossy surface and composed of |
| PVC. |
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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. |
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