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font A complete set of alphanumeric characters in one style of type. Example:
Times, Helvetica.
ips “inches-per-second” The speed at which the label or tag is printed. Zebra
offers printers that can print from 2 ips to 12 ips.
label An adhesive-backed piece of paper, plastic, or other material on which
information is printed.
label available sensor For printers equipped with the Peel-Off option, this sensor
detects a printed label waiting to be taken or “picked” by the operator. While
it detects this label, the printer will not print additional labels. Once the label
has been taken, printing resumes. Also called “take-label sensor.”
label backing (label liner) The material on which labels are affixed during
manufacture and which is discarded or recycled by the end-users. Label
backing (or liner) has a non-stick surface that allows the label to be easily
removed by the end-user and placed in the desired location.
media Material onto which data is printed by the printer. Types of media include:
tagstock, continuous, fanfold, roll, etc.
media sensor This sensor is located behind the printhead to detect the presence of
media and, for non-continuous media, the position of the web, hole, or notch
that separates each label.
media supply spindle The rotating arm that supports media rolls and provides
consistent media feed to the printhead.
non-volatile memory Electronic memory that retains data even when power is
removed.
print speed The speed at which printing occurs. For thermal transfer printers,
this speed is expressed in terms of ips (inches per second).
printhead wear The degradation of the surface of the printhead and/or the print
elements over time. Heat and abrasion can cause printhead wear. Therefore,
to maximize the life of your printhead use the lowest print darkness setting
(sometimes called “burn temperature” or “head temperature”) and the lowest
printhead/toggle pressure necessary. Also, use ribbon that is as wide or wider
than the media, to protect the printhead from the rougher media.
registration Alignment of printing with respect to the top of a label/tag.
ribbon A band of inked material that is pressed by the printhead against the
media to transfer an image onto the media, which in turn is pressed against the
platen. A ribbon consists of a base film coated with wax or resin “ink.” Zebra
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