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media Generalized term for all types of printing stocks, including: roll
fed, continuous, die-cut, and fanfold.
media hub Device in the printer used to support roll media.
media sensor An electronic device equipped with photosensors to
detect media and the top-of-form on die-cut, notched or
reflective media.
MMPS (millimeters per second) Metric measurement of printer
speeds.
notched stock Media, typically tag stock, with holes or notches in the
material that is used to signal the top-of-form. The printer must
be set to 'gap' to use this media type.
perforation small cuts extending through the label and backing
material to facilitate their separation. Also referred to as "perf".
print speed The speed at which the media moves under the printhead
during the printing process.
reflective media Media that has black marks on the underside of the
material used to signal the top-of-form. The printer must be set
to 'reflective' to use this media type.
registration Repeatable top to bottom alignment of printed labels.
reverse speed The backward rate of media motion into the printer
during tear-off, peel and present and cutting modes for
positioning the label at the start-of-print position.
ribbon An extruded polyester tape with several layers of material, one
of which is ink-like, used to produce an image on the label. Also
referred to as "foil".
ribbon wrinkle Undesirable wrinkling of the ribbon leading to voids
on the printed label. Typically caused by an improper printhead
leveling cam adjustment.
roll media A form of media that is wound upon a cardboard core.
start-of-print The position on the label where the printing actually
begins.
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