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Reviewing the Glossary of Terms (continued)

Term Definition

Dwell Time

The speed at which the card moves across the lam Roller,
measured in seconds/inch (sec/in). This may be adjusted in the
Driver to ensure adhesion and card flatness.

Dye Migration

The diffusion of dye out of the card surface and into another
receptive surface, such as a vinyl pouch card holder, resulting in a
faded image.

Dye-Sublimation

Also called dye diffusion/thermal transfer, it is the process of
heating a dye suspended in a cellulous substrate until the dye can
flow, diffusing into the dye receptive surface of the card or InTM.
This produces the image in the surface of the card.

E-card

An abbreviation for electronic card. A generic term used to
reference any card with built-in electronic devices such as smart
cards or prox cards.

E-card Docking
Station

The device in the Printer that accepts smart cards with an ISO
smart card contact station. This allows the user to write to the
smart card chip with a standard RS-232 interface in the back of
the Printer or with the optional built-in encoder.

Edge-to-Edge

Refers to the maximum printable area on a card resulting in
printed cards with virtually no border.

ECP Mode
(Enhanced
Capabilities Port
Mode)

A type of Parallel Port mode, developed by Microsoft, to increase
the port throughput and improve performance.

EE Memory

An abbreviation for EEPROM.

EEPROM
(Electrically Erasable
Programmable Read
Only Memory)

A microchip based non-volatile memory storage device that can
be rewritten in the field. The chip can hold new values as the
Printer adapts its operational parameters.

Encoder (smart card) An electro-mechanical interface to transfer data from the PC to a

chip or Magnetic Stripe built into the card.

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