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diagnostics Programs used to locate and diagnose hardware problems.
die-cut media Media that has been cut into a pattern using a press,
where the excess paper is removed leaving individual labels,
with gaps between them, attached to a backing material.
direct thermal The printing method that uses a heat sensitive media
and only the heat of the thermal printhead to create an image on
the label.
direct thermal media Media coated with special chemicals that react
and darken with the application of heat.
DPI (dots per inch) A measurement of print resolution, rated in the
number of thermal elements contained in one inch of the
printhead. Also referred to as “resolution”.
DPL (Datamax Programming Language) programming commands
used specifically for control of and label production in the
printer. A complete listing of commands can be found in the
Programmer’s Manual.
EFIGS English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, and other multi-
language support as programmed for the printer’s menu system
and configuration label.
fan-fold Media that is folded and stacked.
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 program.
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.