Glossary of terms (continued) – FARGO electronic HDP600-LC CR100 User Manual

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Glossary of Terms (continued)

Term Definition

Saturation

A measure of the degree of color, from gray, with the same
brightness.

Self-test

A pre-determined print file used to confirm Printer operation
typically sent from the driver or stored in the Printer's memory.

Sensor

An electro-mechanical/electro-optical device used to indicate a
change in state in the Printer such as when a card reaches a
certain location.

Serial
communications

The transfer of data, one bit at a time and in sequential order,
using a single wire.

Serial interface

A sub D 9 pin input/output port on the Printer, used for serial
communication with the PC for AS400 operating systems or for e
card encoding.

SIMM (Single In-Line
Memory Module)

An array of memory chips, attached to a printed circuit Board that
installs in a slot on the main Board.

Simplex

Single-sided printing.

SmartGuard

An application from FARGO Electronics that allows users to
prevent access to the Printer through the use of a personally
encoded Smart Card.

SmartGuard™

SmartGuard is a Printer security option that uses a custom access
card and a built-in reader to restrict Printer access. Only a valid
access card can enable the Printer to print cards.

SmartShield™

This option allows the Printer to print custom, security images on
the card that reflect under a black or UV light source.

Smart Card

Smart cards have an embedded computer circuit that contains
either a memory chip or a microprocessor chip. There are several
types of Smart Cards: Memory, Contact, Contactless, Hybrid
(Twin), Combi (Dual Interface), Proximity and Vicinity.

Software

Instructions saved in computer memory that directs the computer
to perform certain tasks and functions.

Spooler

A computer application that allows the spooling of print jobs.

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