Datamax Mark II E-4205e Operator's Manual page 70

feed speed The speed at which the media moves under the printhead in non-printed areas and
between labels.
Flash memory Non-volatile memory (does not require printer power to maintain data) that can be
erased and reprogrammed, used to hold the printer's operating programs.
font A set of alphanumeric characters that share a particular typeface.
gap A space between die-cut or notched labels used to sense the top of form.
IPS (inches per second) Imperial measurement of printer speeds.
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.
mark Generalized term to indicate the label top of form indicator.
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.
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.
reverse speed The backward rate of media motion into the printer during tear-off, peel and present
and cutting operations 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 An undesirable overlapping of the ribbon during the printing process that leads to
voids on the printed label, typically caused by an improper ribbon width adjustment.
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