7. SUPPLY SPECIFICATIONS ENGLISH VERSION EO1-33055
7.3 Recommended Media and Ribbon Types
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7.3 Recommended Media and Ribbon Types (Cont.) Ribbon type Description
Vellum wax ribbon This ribbon is mainly used for vellum paper and labels. It has a very
high ink density to cope with uneven printing surface
Standard wax ribbon Good match for coated paper (Matt coat and glossy coat).
Smear-less ribbon (Wax resin ribbon) Good match for coated paper. The printed image will resist water and
light rubbing.
Scratch and solvent resistance ribbon Very good match for plastic films (synthetic paper, PET, polyimide,
etc.)
Scratch and solvent resistance
Heat resistance with PET and polyimide.
Combination of Media and Ribbon
Media type
Ribbon type Vellum paper and label Coated paper Plastic films
Vellum wax ribbon {
Standard wax ribbon {
Smear-less ribbon (wax-
resin ribbon) {
Scratch/solvent
resistance ribbon {
{: Good match
7.4 Care/Handling of the Media and Ribbon
• Do not store the media and ribbon for longer than the manufacturer’s 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 specifications which exceed Na+ 800
ppm, K+ 250 ppm and Cl- 500 ppm.
• Some ink used on pre-printed media 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).
For further information, please contact your local distributor or your media and ribbon manufacturers.
CAUTION!
B
e sure to read carefully and understand the Supply Manual. Use only media and ribbons which meet specified
requirements. Use of non-specified media and ribbons may shorten the head life and result in problems with bar
code readability or print quality. All media and ribbons should be handled with care to avoid any damage to the
media, ribbons or printer. Read the guideline in this section carefully.