APPENDIX 4 GLOSSARIES ENGLISH VERSION EO1-33055APPENDIX 4 GLOSSARIESEA4-2Print speedThe speed at which printing occurs. This speed isexpressed in units of ips (inches per second).Reflective sensorSee Black mark sensor.ResolutionThe degree of detail to which an image can beduplicated. The minimum unit of divided image iscalled a pixel. As the resolution becomes higher,the number of pixels increased, resulting in moredetailed imageRibbonAn inked film used to transfer an image onto themedia. In the thermal transfer printing, it is heatedby the thermal print head, causing an image to betransferred onto the mediaSupplyMedia and ribbonSupply holderThis unit holds a media roll at the rear of theprinter so that the media is fed toward the printhead.TagA type of media having no adhesive backing butblack marks to indicate the print area. Usually tagsare made of cardboard or other durable material.Thermal direct printingA printing method using no ribbon, but thermalmedia which reacts to heat. The thermal print headheats the thermal media directly, causing printimage to be printed on the media.Thermal print headA print head using thermal transfer or thermaldirect printing method.Thermal transfer printingA printing method that the thermal print head heatsan ink or resin coating on the ribbon against themedia, causing the ink/resin to transfer onto themedia.Threshold settingA sensor setting operation to have the printermaintain a constant print position of pre-printedmedia.Transmissive sensorSee Feed gap sensor.USB (Universal Serial Bus)An interface that is used to connect peripherals,such as a printer, keyboard, mouse. The USBallows disconnection of a USB device withoutturning off the power.Web printerThe web printer function allows you to browse theprinter status on the PC, issue media, check orchange the settings, or download the firmware tothe printer. For details, refer to the NetworkSpecification.