Printronix T4204 Genuine Printronix Media, Type Media Ribbon Features Typical Stock Applications

Genuine Printronix Media

Besides the standard roll label configuration, Genuine Printronix ThermaLine labels are also available in fanfold configurations.

Type	Media	Ribbon	Features	Typical
	(Stock)			Applications
Direct Thermal	Paper Label	Not Used	Low cost.	Shipping.
	Tag		Ease of use.	Inventory Tracking.
	Synthetic		Low environmental
	Label		durability.
			Limited label life.
			Will fade and/or discolor
			when exposed to heat,
			sunlight, or chemicals.
Thermal	Paper Label	Printronix	Lowest cost thermal	Shipping.
Transfer	Tag	Economy Wax	transfer combination.	Inventory Tracking.
			Most commonly used.	Product Labelling.
			Low environmental	Compliance
			durability.	Labeling.
			Low abrasion resistance.
			Longer life than direct
			thermal.
Thermal	Paper Label	Printronix	Mid-range wax resin	Same as economy
Transfer	Tag	Prime Wax	performance and	applications with
	Synthetic		characteristics at economy	advantage of
	Label		wax prices.	supporting
	Tyvek®and		Darker, razor-sharp,	Polypropylene,
	Valeron®		smudge-proof images.	Polyethylene,
				Polyolefin, and
				Valeron media.
Thermal	Paper Label	Printronix	Better environmental	Retail applications
Transfer	Tag	Premium	durability.	where labels are
	Synthetic	Resin	Better abrasion resistance	handled.
	Label		than wax.	Excellent for most
			More expensive than wax.	applications.
			Good aesthetic	Compliance
			appearance.	Labelling.
Thermal	Synthetic	Printronix	High environmental	High temperature
Transfer	Label	Harsh	durability.	environments.
		Environment	High physical durability.	Medical
		Resin	Excellent aesthetic	applications.
			appearance.	Outdoor
			Most expensive label/tag	environments.
			combination.	Environments with
				chemicals.
				Compliance
				labelling.

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