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GLOSSARY
Bar code
A sequence of vertical black and white bars. The spacing
and thickness of these bars is a way of representing data.
A scanner reads bar codes.
Non-peel mode
The print mode that does not remove the backing paper.
It is for labels printed in a continuous strip, tags, and
receipt paper.
Normal mode
The default data entry mode. In it, the user presses a key
to access what appears on the face of the key. (except
letters on the numeric keys).
Peel mode
The print mode that removes the backing paper from the
supplies as it prints the labels. This mode allows you to
apply the label immediately. It is only for labels.
Platen roller
The roller in the printer that the supply is held against.
It rotates, helping to move the supply along.
Printhead
The surface in the printer where the printing occurs.
The printhead is composted of many dots. The supply
moves across the printhead print the label data.
Sensor
A device that “sees” that a new label has started. This is
done with black marks on the back of the supplies.
Shift mode
The print mode where the user presses Shift to enter a
letter shown on the face of a numeric key. See “Entering
Letters” in Chapter 4 for more information.
delete all data on the current line when pressed with Bksp.
Supplies
The labels, tags, or receipt paper printed on.
Special key
mode
The data entry mode after the user presses Fct or Alt and
then a number to access functions or display special
characters.
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