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GLOSSARY
To use this printer, you should be familiar with the following terms.
Term Definition
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 surface 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
supply moves across the printhead to get the label printed.
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 the Shift key to
♦ enter a letter shown on the face of a numeric key. See
“Entering Letters” for more information.
♦ delete all data on the current line when pressed with
Bksp.
Supplies The paper (labels, tags, or receipt paper) printed on.
Special key
mode
The data entry mode after the user presses the Fct or Alt
keys and then a number to access functions or display
special characters.
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