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Pitney Bowes J693 User Manual

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label length The distance from the top of the label to the bottom of the

label as it exits the printer.

label repeat The distance from the top of one label to the top of the

next label.

label tracking Undesirable lateral (side to side) movement of the

media as it travels under the printhead.

label width The left to right measurement of the label as it exits the

printer.

media Generalized term for all types of printing stocks, including: roll

fed, continuous, die-cut, and fanfold.

media hub Device in the printer used to support roll media.

media sensor An electronic device equipped with photosensors to

detect media and the top-of-form on die-cut, notched or
reflective media.

MMPS (millimeters per second) Metric measurement of printer

speeds.

notched stock Media, typically tag stock, with holes or notches in the

material that is used to signal the top-of-form. The printer must
be set to ‘gap’ to use this media type.

perforation small cuts extending through the label and backing

material to facilitate their separation. Also referred to as “perf”.

print speed The speed at which the media moves under the printhead

during the printing process.

reflective media Media imprinted with carbon-based black marks on

the underside of the material, which is used to signal the top-of-
form when the ‘reflective’ sensor is enabled.

registration Repeatable top to bottom alignment of printed labels.

reverse speed The backward rate of media motion into the printer

during tear-off, peel and present and cutting modes for
positioning the label at the start of print position.