Datamax E-4203 - Manual (Page 86)

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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.
preprinted media Label stock that contains borders, text, or
graphics, floodcoating, etc.
perforation Small cuts extending through the backing and/or
label 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
operations for positioning the label at the start of print
position.
ribbon An extruded polyester tape with several layers of
material, one of which is ink-like, used to produce an
image on the label. Also referred to as “foil”.
ribbon wrinkle An undesirable overlapping of the ribbon during
the printing process that leads to voids on the printed label,
typically caused by an improper ribbon width adjustment.
roll media A form of media that is wound upon a cardboard
core.
start of print The position on the label where the printing
actually begins.