GLOSSARY
The following terms will help you use this manual.
continuous mode Mode in which the printer prints all the labels in the
batch without stopping.
download (send) Transmission of data from the host to your printer.
format Supply layout or design, which the Syste m
Administrator downloads as a format packet to your
printer.
host Any mainframe, minicomputer, data collect terminal, or
personal computer sending data to the printer.
LCD Display on the printer used to indicate printer conditions
and problems.
leader Wrap around a new roll of ribbon with printing on it.
on-demand mode Mode in which the printer stops after each label to allow
you to remove it.
print job (batch) Actual data printed on a label or tag. The host may
download the print job together with the format, or as a
separate packet. The print job is also called a "batch."
online Direct communication between a computer and the
printer.
Supply Sensor Senses whether supply is loaded or needs to be loaded
in the printer. Located in the supply path.
Supplies Labels used for printing.
System
Administrator
Person responsible for creating and downloading
packets.
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