I/O
Input/Output: this term describes the passing of data between one device and another.
ICC
The International Color Consortium, a group of companies that have agreed on a common standard for color profiles.
Ink density
The relative amount of ink that is deposited on the substrate per unit of area.
IP address
A unique identifier that identifies a particular node on a TCP/IP network. It consists of four integers separated by dots.
LED
Loading accessory
A flexible plastic accessory that fits over the leading edge of the substrate while it is being loaded into the printer. Some substrates are difficult to load without this accessory.
Loop-shaper
A cylindrical weight inserted into the loop of substrate required by the
Minimum drying power
The minimum heat applied in the printing zone so that the substrate does not cool too much in
Nozzle
One of many tiny holes in a printhead through which ink is deposited onto the substrate.
OMAS
The Optical Media Advance Sensor, otherwise known as the
Passes
The number of print passes specifies how many times the printheads will print on the same area of substrate. A higher number of passes tends to improve print quality and printhead health, but reduces the speed of printing.
PC
Polycarbonate.
PE
Polyethylene.
PET
Polyethylene Terephthalate (polyester).
PLA
Polylactic Acid.
Platen
The flat surface within the printer over which the substrate passes while it is being printed on.
PP
Polypropylene.
Printhead
A removable printer component that takes ink of one or more colors from the corresponding ink cartridge(s) and deposits it on the substrate, through a cluster of nozzles.
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