Datamax S-Class ST-3210 - Manual (Page 80)

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DPI (dots per inch) A measurement of resolution, rated in the
number of thermal elements contained in one inch of the
printhead. Also referred to as print density.
DPL™ (Datamax Programming Language) Programming
commands used specifically for formatting and production in
Datamax printers.
DTPL (Datamax Ticket Programming Language) Programming
commands used for ticket formatting and production in the
admissions industry.
emulation a set of commands that allow this printer to imitate
another.
fan-fold Ticket stock that is folded and stacked.
Flash memory module A removable, non-volatile memory cartridge
that can be erased and reprogrammed for graphics, fonts, and
ticket formats.
font A set of alphanumeric characters that share a particular
typeface.
IPS (inches per second) Imperial measurement of printer speeds.
MMPS (millimeters per second) Metric measurement of printer
speeds.
non-volatile a type of storage where the contents (graphics, fonts,
and ticket formats) are preserved when power is removed.
parser a computer routine that reads and interprets received data for
further processing.
perforation A series of small cuts extending through the ticket
material to facilitate separation. Also referred to as “perf”.
print speed The speed at which the ticket stock moves under the
printhead during the printing process.