Datamax datamax-o'neil manual Selecting Media and Ribbon, Second

Selecting Media and Ribbon

Because the media and ribbon used will determine the printer’s heat and speed settings, consider these factors when selecting your thermal transfer stock and ribbon combination:

The combination of label facestocks / topcoatings and ribbon formulation may affect image quality.

The ribbon backcoating can provide printhead protection and, depending upon the formulation, help reduce static build-up.

The use of a ribbon that is slightly wider than the media backing material (if any) can protect the printhead against wear.

The following table is for reference only; for detailed advice, consult a Datamax-O’Neil Media Representative.

Ribbon		Thermal Transfer			Print Speed
Type		Media Type		Inches per
							Millimeters per
				Second			Second
GPR Plus	Great Label TTL		10		– 12 *		254 – 305 *
GPR Plus	Coated and Uncoated Paper,
	Tag Stock, some Films, some		2 - 10			51 - 254
	Synthetics
PGR+	Coated and Glossy Paper, Tag		2		- 8	51 - 203
	Stock, some Synthetics, Films
SDR	Synthetics, Films		4		- 6	102 - 152

*Highly recommended for optimum print quality at speeds above 10 IPS.

Print	Image
Energy	Durability
Medium	Medium
Medium	Medium
Medium	Medium
High	High

Ribbon Requirements
Ribbon Core:	1.010” .006” (25.6 mm .2 mm) inner diameter; where the core is not
	to protrude beyond ribbon’s edge.
Maximum Ribbon Length:	1968 feet (600 meters)

[1]The ribbon width should exceed the web width of the label (label + liner).

Approved Media

Specially formulated for optimum print quality and maximum printhead life, Datamax-O’Neil media and ribbons are strongly suggested for use in your printer. The use of non-Datamax-O’Neil materials may affect the print quality, performance, and life of the printer components (see the Operator’s Manual Warranty Statement for details). For a current list of approved media and ribbons, contact a Media Representative at (407) 523-5650.

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