Garmin DTC300 Manuale Utente
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Fargo Electronics, Inc.
DTC400/DTC300/DTC300M Card Printer User Guide (Rev. 1.1)
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Glossary of Terms (continued)
Term Definition
Self-test
A pre-determined print file used to confirm Printer operation
typically sent from the Driver or stored in the Printer's memory.
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.
change in state in the Printer such as when a card reaches a
certain location.
Serial
communications
communications
The transfer of data, one bit at a time and in sequential order,
using a single wire.
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.
communication with the PC for AS400 operating systems or for e
card encoding.
SIMM (Single In-Line
Memory Module)
Memory Module)
An array of memory chips, attached to a printed circuit board that
installs in a slot on the main board.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
to perform certain tasks and functions.
Spooler
A computer application that allows the spooling of print jobs.
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