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Intermec PF8D Direct Thermal Media, Thermal Transfer Media, Examples of Premium Quality Media

Models: PF8D PF8T

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Appendix B — Media Specifications

Direct Thermal Media

Intermec offers a premium and an economy grade of direct thermal media for the PF8 printers:

Premium Quality

Top-coated media with high demands on printout quality and resistance against moisture, plasticizers and vegetable oils.

Examples of Premium Quality Media

Europe	North America

Thermal Top Board	Duratherm Ltg.

Thermal Top	Duratherm IR
Thermal Top High Speed

Economy Quality

Uncoated media with less resistance to moisture, plasticizers and vegetable oils. In all other respects, it is equal to premium quality.

Examples of Economy Quality Media

Europe	North America

Thermal Eco	Duratherm II

Thermal Eco Board	Duratherm II Tag

Thermal Transfer Media

Intermec offers stock media for thermal transfer printing in a wide range of quality grades.

Uncoated Papers

Used for economical high-volume printing in combinations with

GP/TMX1500 ribbons.

Examples of Uncoated Papers

Europe	North America

TTR Uncoated	Not Available

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Intermec PF8D Direct Thermal Media, Thermal Transfer Media, Examples of Premium Quality Media, Examples of Uncoated Papers

Contents

PF8d/PF8t Printers User’s GuidePage Page PF8d/Pf8t Printers User’s GuideIntermec Technologies Corporation Worldwide Headquarters Version Date Document ChangeDescription of Change PF8d/PF8t Printer User’s GuidePF8d/PF8t Printer User’s Guide Contents ContentsPF8d/PF8t Printers User’s Guide Contents 3 Troubleshooting and Maintaining the PrinterB Media Specifications PF8d/PF8t Printers User’s Guide ContentsBefore You Begin Safety InformationSupport Warranty Global Services and SupportServices DescriptionPatent Information Who Should Read This ManualIntroducing the PF8 Printers Features of the PF8 Printers 1 Using the PF8 PrintersUnderstanding the LED Indicators PF8d/PF8t Printers User’s GuideIntroducing the PF8 Printers Front Controls and Indicators Features of the PF8 PrintersChapter 1 - Using the PF8 Printers Media CompartmentPF8d Media Compartment adjustment Chapter 1 - Using the PF8 PrintersPF8d/PF8t Printers User’s Guide PF8t Media CompartmentChapter 1 - Using the PF8 Printers Other Features and ConnectionsPF8d and PF8t Rear View Connections and Controls PF8d Wall-Mount HolesLED Status Indicators Understanding the LED IndicatorsPF8d/PF8t Printers User’s Guide Chapter 1 - Using the PF8 PrintersConnecting the Printer to Your Network Turning on the Printer 2 Installing the PrinterInstalling the Compact Flash PF8t Only Understanding Auto-Sensing Mode Creating and Printing LabelsConnecting the Printer Through the USB Interface Connecting the Printer to Your NetworkConnecting the Printer Through the Serial Port Connecting the Printer Through the Parallel PortChapter 2 - Installing the Printer 3 Click the Install InterDriver linkPF8d/PF8t Printers User’s Guide PF8d/PF8t Printers User’s Guide Chapter 2 - Installing the PrinterPage PF8d/PF8t Printers User’s Guide Chapter 2 - Installing the PrinterTo power the printer Turning On the PrinterDanger of personal injury if the printer and power supply To install the compact flash card Installing the Compact Flash PF8t OnlyTo use Auto-Sensing mode Understanding Auto-Sensing ModeLoading Media Creating and Printing LabelsIntroduction Tear-Off Loading Media for Tear-off OperationCut-Off Peel-OffNote The PF8d spindle lifts up, but remains attached to the printer while the PF8t spindle lifts completely out of the spindle compartment Chapter 2 - Installing the Printer 5 Adjust the label guide to fit the media you are using4 Put the label between the label guides and pull it forward PF8d/PF8t Printers User’s GuideTo load peel-off media Loading Media for Peel-Off OperationLoading an Media from an External Supply Loading Media for Cut-Off OperationTo load cut-off media To load a fresh ribbon roll Loading Thermal Transfer Ribbon PF8t Only3 Lift the print carriage halfway up while keeping the top cover fully opened. Insert a new ribbon roll onto the ribbon supply shaft To remove a partially used ribbon PF8d/PF8t Printers User’s Guide Chapter 2 - Installing the PrinterPF8d/PF8t Printers User’s Guide Chapter 2 - Installing the PrinterTroubleshooting Upgrading the Firmware Cleaning the Case 3 Troubleshooting and Maintaining the PrinterCleaning the Printhead Adjusting the Thermal Printhead Pressure Adjusting the Print Alignment Adjusting the Label Taken SensorChapter 3 - Troubleshooting and Maintaining the Printer TroubleshootingProblem Solution or ReasonCleaning the Printhead Cleaning the CaseUpgrading the Firmware To clean the printheadTo adjust thermal printhead pressure Adjusting the Thermal Printhead Pressure PF8t onlyAdjusting the Label Taken Sensor Adjusting the Printhead Alignment“Understanding Auto-Sensing Mode” on page Adjusting the Label Gap SensorPF8d/PF8t Printers User’s Guide A SpecificationsPF8d Specifications Fonts Download Serial Interface Connections Communication InterfacesUSB Interface Handshake DSTB connects to the printer, BUSY connects to the host Parallel InterfaceInterface cable Parallel cable compatible with PC FunctionInternal Interface PF8t SpecificationsSensor Detection Printer Dimensions PowerEnvironment CertificationUSB Interface Appendix A - SpecificationsParallel Interface FunctionCutter Kit AccessoriesInternal Interface Appendix A - Specifications Stripper ModulePF8d/PF8t Printers User’s Guide PF8d/PF8t Printers User’s Guide Appendix A - SpecificationsPF8d/PF8t Printer User’s Guide B Media SpecificationsThermal Transfer Media Direct Thermal MediaExamples of Premium Quality Media Examples of Economy Quality MediaExamples of Polyethylene Plastics Examples of Coated PapersExamples of Polyesters TTR High Gloss PolyesterGeneral Purpose GP/TMX1500 Transfer RibbonsHigh Performance HP/TMX2200 High Resistance HR/TMX3201/TMX3202Chapter B - Media Specifications Labelsa b c PF8d/PF8t Printer User’s GuideTag or strip width a Tags and Strip with SlotsTag length b Detection slot width cTag or strip width a Tags and Strip with Black MarksTag length b Detection slot/Black mark width cPlain Continuous Stock PF8d/PF8t Printer User’s Guide 934-011-002