IBM TF6, TG3, TG4, TG8, TG9, TI1, TI2, TI3, TI4, TI8, TI9, TM6 Appendix A. Consumable supplies

Appendix A. Consumable supplies

Paper specifications .......................81

Thermal paper ........................81

Document insert forms (Models TI1, TI2, TI3, TI4, TI8, TI9, TG3, TG4, TG8,

and TG9 only) .......................82

Single and multipart form specifications..............82

Specifications for documents that can be flipped ..........82

Print ribbons (Models TI1, TI2, TI3, TI4, TI8, TI9, TG3, TG4, TG8, and TG9

only) ............................83

Expendable supplies .......................83

Attention: Using an inferior grade of paper can affect print quality as well as the

life of print heads and the printer mechanism. See “Resources on the Internet” on

page 44 for information about OEM paper recommended for SureMark printers.

Note: When selecting a paper, ensure that the paper’s archive life meets the

requirements of the tax authorities of your country for archiving tax-related

data.

The paper used in the thermal receipt station must meet the following requirements:

Width 79.5 ± 0.5 mm (3.13 ± 0.02 in.)

Outside Diameter

80 mm (3.15 in.) maximum for thermal/impact SureMark printers

90 mm (3.54 in.) maximum for single-station SureMark printers

Thickness

0.0457–0.094 mm (0.0018–0.0037 in.) operating thickness range

Important

Paper has a significant manufacturing tolerance and nominal paper

designations do not reflect actual measurements. The manufacturing

tolerance must fall within the published operating thickness range. IBM

strongly recommends that customers test paper in their specific

configuration before use. The intent of this specification is that if any

spot measurement of the paper is outside the specified range, the

paper is deemed not to meet the specification and the customer is

responsible for any problems caused by paper jams.

Weight

60±19g/m

2(16 ± 5 lb)

The paper must be wound with the printing side facing out and with the outer edge

glued to prevent unraveling. The paper should not be attached to the core in any

manner. There should be 1.5 to 2.1 m (5 to 7 ft.) of red stripe at the end of the roll.

Note: Non-topcoated thermal paper can be recycled along with other paper

products. They can also be incinerated and sent to landfills with no more

effect on the environment than regular office paper waste.

Updated April 2, 2009

IBM Appendix A. Consumable supplies