FARGO electronic HDP600-LC CR100 - Manual (Page 422)

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HDP600 High Definition Card Printer/Encoder User Guide (Rev. 2.5) 15-19
Glossary of Terms (continued)
Term Definition
Thermocouple A device for measuring temperature using a junction of two wires
of dissimilar metals that produce a voltage when heated that
varies proportionally with the temperature.
Thin Film
Overlaminate A 0.25-mil thick resin material that enhances card security and
durability applied over the printed surface with a hot Roller.
Available as clear or with embedded holographic-type security
images.
Through-hole A method of mounting circuit elements with the leads passing
through holes in the circuit Board and soldered on the opposite
side.
Timeout An interruption of a print job that occurs when a function is not
completed in the time allotted by the operating system.
TOF (Top of Form) The leading edge of the card, as it travels through the Printer.
Track The area on a mag stripe designated to contain the magnetic data
string.
Troubleshooting The process of investigating and determining the cause of a
problem.
TrueType (TT) A font format that produces each character using a mathematical
equation, rather than a graphical representation, resulting in a
much sharper, cleaner image.
UltraCard The FARGO brand of card stock recommended for use in FARGO
Printers, with the necessary glossy surface and composed of
PVC.
UltraCard III The FARGO brand of card stock, recommended for use in
FARGO Printers that laminate, with the necessary glossy surface
and composed of PVC and PET to prevent heat distortion.
Update The process of installing a new revision of software or Firmware
to implement new changes to the Printer's command codes and
procedures.
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