Pitney Bowes DI425 FastPac Inserting Systems - Manual (Page 80)

Appendix A —Glossary
SV61656 Rev. A A-2
Term Definitions
C-Fold A type of trfold in which a sheet is folded in thirds
with the top and bottom panels facing in the same
direction. As seen from the edge, the fold looks
like the letter “C.” Compare with Z-Fold.
Cancel To stop or interrupt a process; to invalidate or
undo a choice or option.
Card A type of insert, heavier than a slip, thick enough
to be mailed (≥ 0.007 inches, U.S.). Cards are not
folded.
Checksum A digit representing the sum of the digits in one
instance of digital data; used to check whether
errors have occurred during data transmission or
storage.
Clear Deck The process of cycling any material in the paper
or envelope path out of the machine.
Clear Zone A clear zone is a rectangular area on a sheet or
insert reserved solely for the placement of OMR
marks. To ensure reliable scanning, no other
printed material, background color changes, or
perforation lines can be present in the clear zone.
Collation Two or more pieces of material assembled at a
given point in the machine in a specific order.
(Compare to Accumulaton and Set).
Contrast The difference in brightness between the light and
dark areas of a display.
Control Document,
Control Sheet
A document containing control codes in the form
of optical marks (OMR) that tell an inserter system
how to assemble a mail piece. The control codes
assure that all inserts intended for a single ad-
dressee are properly assembled. Synonymous
with “Prime Sheet.”
Control Panel The main machine display and surrounding keys.
An operator uses the control panel to check
machine status, set up job runs and enter com-
mands.
Cover A machine part that protects the user from moving
parts and provides access for user and service
adjustments as well as jam clearance.