Appendix Eglossary Of Terms - Brady IDXPERT User Manual

Appendix E Glossary of Terms
It may be helpful to review these terms while using this manual:
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.
Cartridge (Material Cartridge)—Cartridge containing the label material, ribbon, and smart-cell.
Character Set—The entire complement of alphanumeric symbols contained in a given font.
Continuous Media (Labels)—Marking media in a continuous roll, not pre-cut or separated by spaces
and notches.
Cutter—A mechanical device with a rotary or guillotine type blade used to cut labels or tags
following printing.
Die Cut Media—Marking media that is pre-cut and separated into individual markers by spaces and
notches.
Font—A set of alphanumeric characters that share a particular typeface.
Label—Once a marker contains printed text, it is referred to as a label.
Label Length—The distance from the top of the label to the bottom of the label as it exits the printer.
Label Width—The left to right measurement of the label as it exits the printer.
Legend—The actual text to be printed on a marker. The legend appears on the LCD screen and can
be stored in memory.
Marker—A blank label. Until a label is actually printed, the material is referred to as a marker.
Markers are available in a variety of sizes.
Serialize—To automatically print labels in a numeric or alphabetical sequence.
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