FARGO electronic DTC500 - Manual (Page 334)

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DTC500 Series Card Printer/Encoders User Guide (Rev. 5.0) 334
Glossary of Terms (continued)
Term Definition
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.
RFI (Radio
Frequency
Interference) Electromagnetic waves radiated by poorly shielded cables or
electronic devices that interferes with the operation or data
transfer of another device.
RFID (Radio
Frequency
Identification) This is a way of transmitting information via radio frequency. Data
is sent from an RFID transceiver to an RFID tag (that is
embedded in a Resin Ribbon).
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.
RibbonTraq A Fargo Electronics method of placing bar code-like marks on the
transition area between color panels. These marks are arranged
for detection by a reflective Sensor array for the identification of
Ribbon type and the Ribbon position.
RMA number (Return
Merchandise
Authorization
number) A number, acquired from Fargo Support, which authorizes the
return of merchandise for repair or credit.
Roller Elements of the Printer used for the transport of media consisting
of a rotating steel shaft (for Ribbon) or a rotating steel shaft with a
rubber cylinder installed at the shaft midpoint (for moving cards).
RS-232 An interface standard, established in 1969 by the Electronic
Industries Association, regarding the connecting of computer
peripherals.
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