Glossary
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die-cut media A type of label stock that has individual labels stuck to a media liner. The
labels may be either lined up against each othe r or se parated by a small dist ance. Typically the
material surrounding the labels has been removed. (See non-continuous media.)
direct thermal A printing method in which the printhead presses directly against the media.
Heating the printhead elements causes a discoloration of the heat-sensitive coating on the
media. By selectively heating the printhead elements as the media moves past, an image is
printed onto the medi a. No ribbon is used with this printing met hod. Contrast this with thermal
transfer.
direct thermal media Media that is coated with a substance that reacts to the application of
direct heat from the printhead to produce an image.
dynamic RAM The memory devices used to store the label forma ts in electronic form while
they are being printed. The amount of DRAM memory available in the printer determines the
maximum size and number of label formats that can be printe d. Thi s is volati le me mory th at
loses the stored information when power is turned off.
fanfold media Media that comes folded in a rectangular stack. Contrast this with roll media.
firmware This is the term used to specify the printer’s operating program. This program is
downloaded to th e printer from a host computer and stored in FLASH memory. Each time the
printer power is turned on, this operating program starts. This program controls when to feed
the media forward or backward and when to print a dot on the label stock.
FLASH memory FLASH memory is non-volatile and maintains the stored information
intact when power is off. This memory area is used to store the printer’s operating program. In
addition, this memory can be used to store optional printer fonts, graphic formats, and
complete label formats.
Font A complete set of alphanumeric characters in one style of type. Examples include
CG Times™, CG Triumvirate Bold Condensed™.
inlay An RFID transponder.
integrated circuit (IC) chip The part of an RFID transponder that co ntains the RF circuit,
coders, decoders, and memory.
ips (inch es-per-secon d) The speed a t whi ch th e l ab el or t ag is p r in ted . Ze bra prin ters c an
print from 1 ips to 12 ips.
label An adhesive-backed piece of paper, plastic, or other material on which information is
printed.
label backing (liner) The material on which labels are affixed during manufacture and
which is discarded or recycled by the end-users.
light emitting diode (LED) Indicators of specific printer status conditions. Each LED is
either off, on, or blinking depending on the feature being monitored.