Jargon Buster
Our
Jargon Buster lists all the specialist, technical terms used in
the world of labelling and identification.
More information can also be found on our Labelling
Guide page.
In addition, throughout the site wherever you see words and terms
highlighted
and italicised you just need to point your cursor
at them to see the definition.
Automatic Cutter - Cutter built
into machine that cuts tape to correct length when printing is complete.
Cartridge Free - Method of
printing without the need for a ribbon or ink cartridge.
CD Label Applicator - Special
tool facilitating easy application of CD labels.
Cleaning Card - Small label
card impregnated with solvent which can be passed through the printer
for the periodic cleaning of the print head.
D1 Tape - Tape format used
by the Dymo LabelMANAGER and LabelPOINT models.
D2 Tape - Tape format used
by the Dymo PC10 and LM9000 models. Two tape system allowing multi-colour
printing.
Incremental numbering - . Faciltiy
for the sequential numbering of labels.
Multiple Copies - The ability
to ask the machine to produce more than one copy of a label design
Permanent - Permanent high-strength
glue tapes.
Print Preview - Ability to
see your output before actually printing as it will appear on any
media when printed to ensure the output will be acceptable.
Semi-graphical - Digital display
with graphic-type technology.
Serial Connection - PC connection
not using USB technology which still allows use of the printer with
older PC's or PC's where a USB port is not available. Serial connections
provide a slower but acceptable speed of data transfer and can redfuce
the print rate of the printer.
Thermal Printing - Cartridge
free, straightforward method of printing employing heat to generate
images on the print media
Semi-permanent - Long-lasting
self-adhesive tapes that can be removed without leaving an adhesive
residue.
Template - Standard size and
layout provided within the software to enable quick and easy setting
up of different, popular label sizes.
USB - PC connection allowing
"Plug & Play" technology, making for very quick and easy set up
of any new hardware.
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