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Pitney Bowes J693 User Manual

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alphanumeric Consisting of alphabetic, numeric, punctuation and

other symbols.

backing material The silicon-coated paper carrier material to which

labels with adhesive backing are affixed. Also referred to as
“liner”.

bar code A representation of alphanumeric information in a pattern of

machine-readable marks. The basic categories are divided into
one-dimensional (UPC, Code 39, Postnet, etc.) and two-
dimensional barcodes (Data Matrix, MaxiCode, PDF417, etc.).

boot loader The resident program that loads the application from

Flash memory, decompresses it into the SRAM, and starts
operations.

calibration The process through which sensor readings are entered into

the printer for correct sensor function (e.g., detection of a given
media) and TOF positioning.

character set The entire complement of alphanumeric symbols

contained in a given font.

checksum An alphanumeric error detection method used in many bar

code symbologies for informational security.

continuous media An uninterrupted roll or box of label or tag stock

media that contains no gap, notch, or mark to separate individual
labels or tags.

core diameter The inside diameter measurement of the cardboard core

at the center of a ribbon or media roll.

cutter A mechanical device (e.g., rotary or guillotine) used to cut labels

or tags following printing.

defaults The functional setting values returned following a factory

reset of the printer.