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HDPii High Definition Card Printer/Encoder User Guide (Rev. 1.1)

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Glossary of Terms (continued)

Term Definition

Oversized Cards

Oversized cards are used for more efficient visual identification
and are available in many non-standard sizes. The most popular
sizes are CR-90 (3.63 x 2.37/92mm x 60mm) and CR-100 (3.88 x
2.63/98.5mm x 67mm).

Overlaminate

Protective clear or holographic material to increase security and
durability applied over the printed surface with a hot Roller.

Parallel

A method of data transfer in which serial data is divided into
sections and sent simultaneously down parallel wires to speed
transfer rate.

Parallel Port

A communication socket on a device that allows for parallel data
transfer.

PC (Personal
Computer)

A stand-alone, programmable, electronic device that can store,
retrieve and process data consisting of a CPU, mouse, keyboard
and monitor.

PCB (Printed Circuit
Board)

A solid, multi-layered plate on which electronic elements are
attached, either through the Board or on the surface.

Peel

The removal of a film or Ribbon from a card surface (at a
perpendicular angle) to ensure proper transfer, then separation,
from the card surface.

Peel-Off

A bar on the Lamination section that holds the film at the correct
position and provides proper peel angle.

Peripheral

Any device that is attached externally to a PC. These often share
the same data cable or port as a Printer and can be the source of
communication problems.

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