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DTC400/DTC300/DTC300M Card Printer User Guide (Rev. 1.1)
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Glossary of Terms (continued)
Term Definition
Encoder (wheel)
An electromechanical device, attached to a shaft that detects the
change in rotational position, incremented to count ticks per
revolution. The Printer's encoder wheel both detects motion and
measures the amount of rotation in the movement of the Ribbon.
Engine
A generic term for a collection of systems and mechanisms that is
dedicated to executing a specific function. A Printer that also
laminates would have both a print engine and a lamination engine.
EOF (End Of Form)
The trailing edge of the card, detected to indicate when the Printer
should stop printing.
EPP (Enhanced
Parallel Port)
A type of parallel port mode, developed by Intel, to increase the port
throughput.
EPROM
(Electronically
Programmable Read
Only Memory)
A microchip based non-volatile memory storage device that cannot
be rewritten in the field. Firmware for many Fargo Printers is stored
on these chips and so a change of the chip is necessary for an
upgrade.
Escape sequence
A string or control character that indicates to the processor that
what follows is a command and not data.
ESD (ElectroStatic
Discharge)
The discharge of static electricity (high voltage, low current) that
can damage electronic devices.
Ethernet
A system of networking a series of computers for the sharing of
data or peripherals.
Film
A thin flexible transparent sheet used to carry dye-impregnated
material or resin to be transferred to the card.
Firmware
The instruction set, stored in chip memory, inside the Printer that
controls functional and operational data. Some models require a
chip change for updates; some firmware can be changed by
reprogramming from the PC.
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