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10. CARE/HANDLING OF THE MEDIA ENGLISH VERSION EO1-33014
10. CARE/HANDLING OF THE MEDIA10. CARE/HANDLING OF THE MEDIA
CAUTION:
Be sure to read carefully and understand the Supply Manual. Use only media which meets the
specified requirements. Use of non-specified media may shorten the head life and result in
problems with bar code readability or print quality. All media should be handled with care to avoid
any damage to the media or printer. Read the following guideline carefully.
• Do not store the media for longer than the manufactures recommended shelf life.
• Store media rolls on the flat end, do not store them on the curved sides as this might flatten that
side causing erratic media advance and poor print quality.
• Store the media in plastic bags and always reseal after opening. Unprotected media can get dirty
and the extra abrasion from the dust and dirt particles will shorten the print head life.
• Store the media in a cool, dry place. Avoid areas where they would be exposed to direct sunlight,
high temperature, high humidity, dust or gas.
• The specifications for the thermal paper used for direct thermal printing must not exceed Ca++ 800
ppm, Na+ 800 ppm, K+ 800 ppm and CL- 600 ppm.
• Some ink used on pre-printed labels may contain components which shorten the print head's
product life. Do not use labels pre-printed with ink which contains hard substances such as
carbonic calcium (CaCO3) and kaolin (Al2O3, 2SiO2, 2H2O).
For further information please contact your local distributor or your media manufacturer.