Paxar 9854, 9844 manual Supplies Material, Ribbon Foil

05/08 Rev. AB	OPERATOR’S HANDBOOK		Specifications	A-3
		9844/9854
	Supplies (Material)
	Width:	0.6 to 4.8 inches (15 to 120 mm)
		1.2 to 4.3 inches (30 to 110 mm) - 9854 with
		dispenser
	Min. Length:	0.2 inches (5 mm)
		1.2 inches (30 mm) - 9854 with dispenser
	Roll Diameter:	8.35 inches (210 mm) maximum outer diameter
		4.9 inches (125 mm) - 9854 with liner takeup
	When selecting a material, note the following items:
	– The abrasiveness of the printing surface.
	– The chemical reaction when the ink is transferred.
	– The temperature required to transfer the ink.
Abrasive	If the material is very abrasive, the printhead wears more quickly than normal.
Material	This is important in thermodirect printing. It is not so critical for thermotransfer
	printing, because the ribbon can be wider than the material, ensuring that the
	printhead is protected across the entire width of the material.
Printhead	The same applies if the temperature of the printhead is too high. The material
temperature	and ribbon take longer to cool down, the print quality is more critical and the
	printhead wears out more quickly.
	For paper thicker than 240g, adjust the contact pressure and the position of
	the printhead.
	Ribbon (Foil)
	Width:	9844: 1.0 to 4.4 inches (25 to 110 mm)
		9854: 1.0 to 4.5 inches (25 to 114 mm)
	Length:	500 m (maximum)
	The ribbon width must be greater than the material width. Since some
	material is more abrasive to printheads than others, using a ribbon wider than

your material helps protect the printhead. Replacement printheads are expensive.