Glossary

A document containing accompanying information for goods deliveries, such as items, quantities, batches, and recipients. Delivery notes are used in logistics, shipping, and production and can be printed just-in-time, barcoded, and integrated into ERP/WMS systems to ensure transparency and traceability.

Component in laser printers that transfers toner to the imaging drum before it is applied to the printing medium. The developer unit influences color intensity, print quality, and efficiency, and is essential for reliable printing in high-volume systems.

Standardized paper and label sizes according to DIN standards (German Institute for Standardization), e.g., DIN A4, A5, A6. DIN A formats ensure compatible print layouts, precise barcode placement, and standardized labeling. They are crucial for just-in-time printing, inline production, and reliable documentation in industry, logistics, and office applications.

Thermal printing process without a ribbon – the material itself reacts to heat.

Labels printed without a ribbon; sensitive to heat and light.

A printer that prints directly on labels or paper using heat – without a ribbon. Ideal for short-term, cost-effective labeling (e.g., warehouse or shipping labels).

Thermal printing process without a ribbon – the material itself reacts to heat.

A device or function that automatically dispenses individual labels. Dispensers increase speed, accuracy, and efficiency in packaging or labeling.
An automatic or manual device that dispenses individual labels or printed media. Dispensers ensure precise handling, increased speed, and process reliability in inline production. They are used in industry, logistics, and packaging lines, and support just-in-time printing and automated labeling.

A type of printer in which print needles strike an inked ribbon against paper or label material to create text, barcodes, or graphics. Dot matrix printers are robust, durable, and suitable for continuous media and multi-part forms. They are used in industrial, logistics, and production environments, especially where reliable high-volume printing is required.

DPI (dots per inch) is a unit of measurement used to determine print resolution, indicating how many dots per inch a printer can produce. Higher DPI values result in more precise barcodes, sharper text, and more detailed graphics. DPI is crucial for print quality, process reliability, and readability in industrial, logistics, and label printing applications.

A general term for software that controls communication between computer/ERP systems and printers. Essential for reliable label and document printing.

A central component in laser printers and copiers that transfers toner to the printing medium. The drum unit is crucial for print quality, text and barcode sharpness, and process reliability. Regular replacement and maintenance ensure continuous high-performance production in industrial, logistics, and office applications.

A printing process in which both sides of paper or label material are printed.
In industrial environments, duplex printing enables efficient material utilization, the marking of documents, delivery notes, or pallet labels on both sides, and supports just-in-time printing, variable data, and inline production processes. It is particularly relevant for high-volume production, logistics, and document printing.