User`s manual

A-2 BBP
®
85 Label Printer User’s Manual
• Barcode Ratio : The thickness ratio between a narrow bar and a wide bar.
Usually, the ratio is between 2:1 and 3:1.
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Barcode Density : The number of characters that can be captured in a
particular space, usually a linear inch. The "X" dimension determines a bar
code's density. High-density bar codes have low numbers (e.g., 5 mil) and low-
density bar codes have high numbers (e.g., 55 mil). When "X" is small, the area
required for each character is less than when "X" is large; thus the bar code
can hold more per linear inch and is said to be of higher density. The width of
the barcode is influenced by the following 3 variables:
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Symbology : Different symbologies have different widths of bars and
spaces.
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Ratio of Wide to Narrow Elements : Basically, changing the width of the
narrowest bar in relation to the width of the thickest bar.
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Width of Narrowest Bar (x-dimension) : The most common user
variable density component, is measured in thousandths of an inch or mils.
Very high density barcodes can have a density as low as 3 mils.
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Category : Group of related items (symbols, graphics, files).
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Condense : To compress text characters horizontally but not vertically, distorting
the font. Does not change the font size.
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Default : Predetermined action or setting. The one that will be taken or established
if the user makes no changes.
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Editor: The display area used to create and edit labels.
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Expand : To widen text characters horizontally but not vertically, distorting the font.
Does not change font size.
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External USB: Removable device such as a USB flash drive .
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Feed : Physically advance the media without printing.
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Font Attribute : General term referring to attributes of text characters. Includes
bold, italic, underline, size, superscript, subscript.
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Font Size : Size of characters, often measured in “points” although sometimes in
inches or mm.
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Frame : A printed outline around the label or portion of the label.
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Function : An action or operation. Often used on a keypad key to access secondary
operations from other keys.
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Graphic : An image or visual representation of an object. Any non-photo image or
(non-text) symbol.
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Horizontal Offset : Shifts the image (printed portion of the label) to the right or left.
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Internal Memory : Memory built into the device used for permanent storage of
files, graphics, fonts, templates, etc.
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Key : Physical component, typically on keyboard. Used for data entry and
navigation.