Toshiba B-EX4T1 Owners Manual - The Barcode Warehouse

APPENDIX 4 GLOSSARIESENGLISH VERSION EO1-33089APPENDIX 4 GLOSSARIESAPPENDIX 4 GLOSSARIESBar codeA code which represents alphanumeric charactersby using a series of black and white stripes indifferent widths. Bar codes are used in variousindustrial fields: Manufacturing, Hospitals,Libraries, Retail, Transportation, Warehousing, etc.Reading bar codes is a fast and accurate means ofcapturing data while keyboard entry tends to beslow and inaccurate.Batch modeIssue mode that continuously prints media until thespecified number of media has been printed.Black markA mark printed on the media so that the printer canmaintain a constant print position by detecting thismark.Black mark sensorA reflective sensor which detects the difference ofpotential between the black mark and print area tofind the print start position.Built-in rewinder modePrinter mode of operation where a strip module isinstalled to take up printed media onto the build-inrewinder.Cut modePrinter mode of operation where an optional cuttermodule is installed to automatically cut media fromthe supply roll after they are printed. The printcommand can specify to cut every media or to cutafter a set number of media have been printed.Cutter moduleA device used to cut the media.DHCPDynamic Host Configuration ProtocolA communications protocol which lets a networkadministrator temporarily assign an IP address to acomputer plugged into a different place in thenetwork.DPIDot Per InchThe unit used to express print density.Expansion I/O interfaceAn interface circuit that may be installed intoprinter to allow the printer to be connected to anexternal device such as a wrapping machine and toreceive feed, print start, and pause signals from theexternal device and to send back print, pause, anderror status signals to the external device.Feed gap sensorA transmissive sensor which detects the differenceof potential between the gap between labels andthe label to find the print position of the label.FontA complete set of alphanumeric characters in onestyle of type. E.g. Helvetica, Courier, TimesGapClearance between labelsIPSInch per secondThe unit used to express print speed.LabelA type of media with adhesive backing.LCDLiquid Crystal DisplayInstalled on the operation panel and displaysoperation modes, error message and so on.MediaMaterial on which data is printed by the printer.Label, tag paper, fanfold paper, perforated paper,etc.Plug and PlayWhen Plug and Play is enabled, the PC willautomatically identify the printer (if the PCsupports Plug & Play), optimize the systemresource (IRQ and DMA), and display a messageprompting a printer driver installation.Pre-printed mediaA type of media on which characters, logos, andother designs have been already printed.EA4- 1