Zebra Technologies Zebra Z4000 - Manual (Page 91)

non-continuous media Consumable printing stock which contains an
indication of where one label/printed format ends and the next one
begins. Examples are die-cut labels, notched tagstock, and stock
with black mark registration marks
non-volatile memory Electronic memory that retains data even when
the power to the printer is turned OFF.
print speed The speed at which printing occurs. For thermal transfer
printers, this speed is expressed in terms of ips (inches per second).
Zebra offers printers that can print from 2 ips to 12 ips.
printhead wear The degradation of the surface of the printhead and/or
the print elements over time. Heat and abrasion can cause print-
head wear. Therefore, to maximize the life of the printhead, use the
lowest print darkness setting (sometimes called burn temperature
or head temperature) and the lowest printhead pressure necessary
to produce good print quality. In the thermal transfer printing
method, use ribbon that is as wide or wider than the media, to
protect the printhead from the rough media surface.
registration Alignment of printing with respect to the top of a label or
tag.
ribbon A band of material consisting of a base film coated with wax
or resin “ink”. The inked side of the material is pressed by the
printhead against the media. The ribbon transfers ink onto the
media when heated by the small elements within the printhead.
Zebra ribbons have a coating on the back that protects the print-
head from wear.
ribbon wrinkle A wrinkling of the ribbon caused by improper align-
ment or improper printhead pressure. This wrinkle can cause voids
in the print and/or the used ribbon to rewind unevenly. This condi-
tion should be corrected by performing adjustment procedures.
roll media Media that comes supplied rolled onto a core (usually card-
board). Contrast this with fanfold media.
supplies A general term for media and ribbon.
tag A type of media having no adhesive backing but featuring a hole
or notch by which the tag can be hung on something. Tags are usu-
ally made of cardboard or other durable material.
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