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CardJet 410 Card Printer/Encoder and Persona CardJet C7 Printer User Guide (Rev. 5.0) 175
Glossary of Terms (continued)
Term Definition
Queue A sequence of files or sets of data, awaiting transmission or
processing.
RAM (Random
Access Memory) A storage device for digital information to be held temporarily, to
facilitate processing.
Rasterize The process of converting the elements of a graphic into a bitmap
to be printed.
Reboot Cycling the power to the Printer so that it resets and reinitializes.
Registration The quality of the alignment of the separate primary-color images:
YMCK.
Resident Font A set of characters loaded into the Printer memory that can be
programmed to print those characters on the card without
rasterizing the image.
Resolution The number of individual pixels in a graphic, taken over a given
length, used to indicate the sharpness of the picture and the level
of detail. The number of elements in the Printhead determines
Fargo Printer resolution. See CardJet Engineering Drawing No.
D400147 in the appendix.
RGB
(Red/Green/Blue) The three primary colors of the luminance or additive, model.
Combinations of these three colors can produce practically all the
colors of the spectrum that humans can detect. Computer
monitors operate on an RGB model.
Ribbon The dye impregnated film that is used for color printing.
Ribbon cable Parallel wires held flat in a row by plastic insulation.
RMA number (Return
Merchandise
Authorization
number) A number, acquired from Fargo Support, which authorizes the
return of merchandise for repair or credit.
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