Intermec PF4I manual Ribbon Load

Chapter 5—Thermal Transfer Printing

Ribbon Load

The EasyCoder PF4i Compact Industrial can print on labels, tickets, tags, and continuous stock using either direct thermal printing on special heat-sensitive media or thermal transfer printing using a special ink- coated ribbon.

Thermal transfer printing makes it possible to use a wide range of receiv- ing face materials and gives a durable printout less vulnerable to fat, chemicals, heat, sunlight etc. than direct thermal printing. Make sure to select a type of ribbon that matches the type of receiving face material and to set up the printer accordingly.

The EasyCoder PF4i Compact Industrial can use transfer ribbon rolls wound with the ink-coated side facing either outward or inward. Illustra- tions in this manual show the ink-coated side facing inward.

Even if ribbon usually is loaded in connection with media replenishment, no loaded media are shown in the illustrations in this chapter in order to give a clearer view of the ribbon path. Refer to Chapter 4 for media load instructions.

Most transfer ribbons do not smear at room temperature.

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