Microcom 326M User Guide - Manual (Page 64)

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326M User’s Guide
Ethernet - A fast and capable serial interface used by many networks for connecting host
computers to various peripherals.
Fanfold media - Die-cut or tag media that is folded into stacks.
Flash memory - Memory that is used to store font, graphics and label formats. This is a
non-volatile type of memory; information stored is saved even when the printer power is
turned off.
GND (Signal Ground) -
The ground terminal of a power supply’s output, and all points that
connect to it. This is an essential signal in an RS-232 serial communication link that is used
to reduce noise spikes, which can cause a receiver to misread logic levels. Also known as
SG and SGND.
Guillotine Cutter
– A cutter that has a blade that cuts perpendicular to the media path.
Kiosk
– A small structure or stand used to dispense items..
LDSII (Label Design Software II) - This is the resident control software language that is
used to develop label formats and controls the full function of the printer.
LPS (Label Present Sensor) - This sensor, when enabled, detects when media is present.
Also referred to as LTS (Label Taken Sensor).
Platen - Roller that is located below the print head, which the media rests upon. (See Drive
roller)
Rolled media - Media that is rolled onto a core, which is typically cardboard in nature.
Rotary Cutter
– A cutter that has multiple angled blades mounted to a shaft that cut media
by rotating the shaft.
RS-232 - A popular and inexpensive asynchronous serial interface used for connecting host
computers to various peripherals.
RTS (Request To Send) - A handshaking signal used to provide information when a DTE or
terminal has data to send in an RS-232 Communication link. Used in conjunction with CTS.
RXD (Receive Data) - An essential signal that carries data from the DCE to the DTE for 2-
way RS-232 serial communication. Also known as RX and RD.
SRAM (Synchronous Random Access Memory) - Memory used to store formats while
printing. This is volatile memory; information stored in this memory is not saved when the
printer power is turned off.
Tag stock - Media that typically has no adhesive backing, thicker in nature, and generally is
a fanfold type media.
Thermal print head - A print head that uses thermal technology, to heat individual elements
or dots to produce images. Also referred to as print head in this manual.