Datamax PE manual Media and Ribbon Basics, Table F-2 Media and Ribbon Overview

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Media and Ribbon Basics

Media Selection - Direct Thermal

Consider three important factors when selecting direct thermal stock:

The abrasive qualities of the material that covers the thermal reactive layer of the paper.

The ability of that layer to control the chemical reaction that occurs when the image is “burned”.

The amount of heat required to image the paper.

Media Selection - Thermal Transfer

Consider two important factors when selecting thermal transfer media combinations:

Image quality is affected by the label top coating and ribbon combinations.

Ribbon backcoating is highly recommended. It provides protection for the printhead and many also provide an antistatic coating.

The following table is meant only as a guide. For the correct selection, always consult a qualified Media Representative.

Label Type	Print	Print	Image	Ribbon Type
	Speed	Energy	Durability
Coated Paper,	2 - 10 ips	Low	Low	Wax
Uncoated Paper,
Tag Stock,
Some Films,
Some Synthetics
Coated Paper,	2 - 8 ips	Medium	Medium	Wax/Resin
Glossy Paper,
Tag Stock,
Some Synthetics,
Films
Synthetics	4-6 ips	High	High	Resin
Films

Table F-2 Media and Ribbon Overview

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Contents PE Series Operator’s Manual Page 88-2082-01 Rev. C1 Page Agency Compliance and Approvals Important Safety Instructions Contents Using Your Printer Appendix C Appendix aAppendix B Appendix DPage Introduction Printer OverviewRight-Hand Model Standard Features About This PrinterOptional Features PE Series Operator’s Manual Before Using This Printer Getting StartedInspecting the Printer General Overview Right-Hand Model, External Front ViewRight-hand Model, Interior Front View Setting Up the Printer Connecting the PrinterLoading Media Head-Lift LeverMedia Loading Media Loading detail Loading Ribbon Thermal Transfer Ribbon Loading PathJ-Hook Ribbon Removal Removal of a Partially Used Roll of RibbonRemoval of a Completely Used Ribbon Installing a Flash Cartridge Flash Cartridge Connector Location10 Inserting the Memory Cartridge Printing a Configuration Label 11 Configuration Label PE Series Operator’s Manual Configuration Label Explanation Test Pattern Label 12 Test Pattern LabelPin 4 Not Used Applicator ConnectionApplicator Port Pin Assignments Pin function explanation Pin # Function Direction13 End Print Signal Options Description Options PortOptions Port Pin Assignments PE Series Operator’s Manual Using the Printer’s Front Panel Using Your PrinterControl Buttons Menu Keypad LightsLCD Contrast Accessing the Menu Tree Basic FunctionsFactory preset Value range Advanced Setup PE Output SignalBackfeed Cntrl Heat SettingRibbon Low Backfeed Speed Print SpeedSlew Speed Label WidthSymbol Set Factory SettingsModify Password Security CheckFeedback Mode ProdigyPlus ModePause Mode Offset Bias *220Test Mode Comm Setup *PORTA *9600 *8 *N *1 *BOTH Control CodesTest I/O Test PrintFront Panel Serial LoopbackPrint File Installed OptionsPrint Directory Copy ModuleSensor Definitions Inputs Sensor Name Possible ConditionPE Series Operator’s Manual Media Sensor Adjustment Media Width Adjustment Example of the Media Width AdjustmentLabel Start of Print Label PresentationSetting Start of Print and Peel Position Controlling Print Quality PE Series Operator’s Manual Interior ExteriorPrinter Cleaning Schedule Cleaning ScheduleArea Method Interval Cleaning the Printhead Cleaning the PrintheadCleaning the Platen Roller Troubleshooting Tips Printer fails to power up no lightsBlack boxes in display Skips Labels every otherNo Print Poor Print QualityMissing Data in the printed label Alarm Description Error MessagesLCD Display BQQMJDBUPS!CVTZ DPWFS!PQFO!GBVM U IFBE!VQ!GBVMU PVU!PG!TUPDL QSJOUIFBE!GMU SJCCPO!GBVMU SJC!TBWFS!GBVMU UPG!GBVMU Character Dump Mode Ascii Character Dump LabelPage Ascii Control Chart Appendix aPE Series Operator’s Manual Appendix B Available Fonts and BarcodesTable B-2 Valid Human-Readable Font Ascii Characters Human-Readable FontsTable B-1 Human-Readable Font Sizes Font Matrix Sizes Charac. Per Inch Dot 203 Height WidthPage Identifies the internal Triumvirate font Barcode Fonts Table B-3 Valid Bar Code Font Ascii CharactersPE Series Operator’s Manual Barcode O Barcode S Barcode T Barcode z Cable Listing Appendix CTable C-1 Serial Cable Requirements PE Series Operator’s Manual Appendix D Applicator Port Test BoxPE Series Operator’s Manual Error Codes Appendix EPE Series Operator’s Manual Printing Printer SpecificationsAppendix F CommunicationsPhysical ElectricalEnvironmental MediaFonts and Bar Codes Printer Dimensions Figure F-1 Print Engine Critical DimensionsMedia Specifications Table F-1 Acceptable Media SpecificationsTable F-2 Media and Ribbon Overview Media and Ribbon BasicsLabel Type Print Image Ribbon Type Speed Energy Durability Appendix G Menu TreePE Series Operator’s Manual Printer Warranty InformationAppendix H Thermal printheadWarranty Service Procedures General Warranty ProvisionsLimitation of Liability PE Series Operator’s Manual