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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 printhead leveling cam 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.
tag stock A heavy paper or synthetic printing material, typically
featuring a notch or black mark for TOF and no adhesive
backing.
thermal transfer The printing method that creates an image by
transferring ink from a ribbon onto the media using the heat
from the thermal printhead.
TOF (top-of-form) The start of a new label as indicated by a label gap,
notch, mark or programming.
void An undesirable blank space in a printed image.