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Glossary
alphanumeric Consisting of alphabetic, numeric, punctuation and other symbols.
backing material The silicon-coated paper carrier material to which labels with adhesive backing
are affixed. Also referred to as "liner".
bar code A representation of alphanumeric information in a pattern of machine-readable marks.
The basic categories are divided into one-dimensional (UPC, Code 39, Postnet, etc.) and two-
dimensional barcodes (DataMatrix, MaxiCode, PDF417, etc.).
burn line The row of thermal elements in the printhead that create the images on the media.
calibration The process through which sensor readings are entered into the printer for correct
sensor function (for example, detection of a given media type) and TOF positioning.
character set The entire complement of alphanumeric symbols contained in a given font.
checksum An alphanumeric error detection method used in many bar code symbologies for
informational security.
continuous media An uninterrupted roll or box of label or tag media that contains no gap, notch,
or mark to separate individual labels or tags.
core diameter The inside diameter measurement of the cardboard core at the center of a
media roll.
defaults The functional setting values returned following a factory reset of the printer.
diagnostics Programs used to locate and diagnose hardware problems.
die-cut media Media that has been cut into a pattern using a press, where the excess paper is
removed leaving individual labels, with gaps between them, attached to a backing material.
direct thermal The printing method that uses a heat sensitive media and only the heat of the
thermal printhead to create an image on the label.
direct thermal media Media coated with special chemicals that react and darken with the
application of heat.
DPI (dots per inch) A measurement of print resolution, rated in the number of thermal elements
contained in one inch of the printhead. Also referred to as "resolution".
DPL (Datamax Programming Language) programming commands used specifically for control
of and label production in Datamax printers. A complete listing of commands can be found in the
Programmer's Manual.
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