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label A paper or synthetic printing material, typically with a pressure
sensitive adhesive backing.
label length The distance from the top of the label to the bottom of the
label as it exits the printer.
label repeat The distance from the top of one label to the top of the
next label.
label tracking Excessive lateral (side to side) movement of the media
as it travels under the printhead.
label width The left to right measurement of the label as it exits the
printer.
media Generalized term for all types of printing stocks, including: roll
fed, continuous, die-cut, reflective, 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.
preprinted media Label stock that contains borders, text, or graphics,
floodcoating, etc.
perforation Small cuts extending through the backing and/or label
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 imprinted with carbon-based black marks on
the underside of the material, which is used to signal the top-of-
form when the 'reflective' sensor is enabled.
registration Repeatable top to bottom alignment of printed labels.
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