Avery Dennison Sierra Sport2 9460 RCL Commands Programmer Manual - Manual (Page 8)

vi Preface
T e r m s t o K n o w
Review the following list of terms before you read this manual.
Term Definition
Batch Data stream containing information specifying
the format, the number of copies, and the data
for printing.
Continuous mode Operation mode in which the printer dispenses
labels in a continuous strip.
Data stream Sequence of one or more RCL commands.
Decrementing fields Fields where data decreases by one for each
label in a batch.
Dot Smallest unit of print on a label. A dot is
1/203rd of an inch on the printer. You measure
it across the width of the printhead.
Field Area containing data on a format.
Format Layout of the printed label, containing one or
more fields.
Incrementing fields Fields where data increases by one for each
label in a batch.
Indexed supplies Supplies with pre-printed black marks on them.
The printer detects these marks or apertures to
determine proper supply registration. Non-
indexed supplies do not have these marks.
Length axis Length of a format measured in the feed
direction. Use this axis to position a field up or
down on a supply. The maximum length is 2436
dots (12 inches).
On-demand mode Operation mode in which the printer dispenses
labels one at a time. The operator must press
F
to print each one.
Supplies Tags, labels, or receipt paper the printer prints
on.