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2. SUPPLY SPECIFICATIONS EM10-33006A
(Revision Date Aug. 10, '95)
2.2 RIBBON
2.3 CARE AND HANDLING OF THE MEDIA AND RIBBON
CAUTION:

Be sure to read carefully and understand the Supply Manual. Use only media and ribbon which meet

specified requirements. Use of non-specified media and ribbon may shorten the head life and result

in problems with bar code readability or print quality. All media and ribbon should be handled with

care to avoid any damage to the media, ribbon or printer. Read the following guideline carefully.

•Do not store the media and ribbon 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 and ribbon in a cool, dry place. Avoid areas where they would be exposed to
direct sunlight, high temperature, high humidity, dust or gas.
•The thermal paper used for direct thermal printing must not have the specifications which
exceed Na+ 800 ppm, K+ 250 ppm and CL- 500 ppm.
•Some ink used on pre-printed labels may contain ingredients which shorten the print head's
product life. Do not use labels pre-printed with ink which contain hard substances such as
carbonic calcium (CaCO3) and kaolin (Al2O3, 2SiO2, 2H2O).
•Avoid using media containing SiO2 or talc which wears the print head protection layer.
For further information please contact your local distributor or your media and ribbon manufacturer.
Fig. 2-9 Connection between leader tape and ribbon
Adhesive tape Leader tape Ink ribbon
End tape
(Non Transmissive)
Adhesive tape
Adhesive tape
Ink outside
Core
Base
Core
Treated back side