7. SUPPLY SPECIFICATIONS
ENGLISH VERSION
7.2 Ribbon
7.2 Ribbon
Please make sure that the ribbon being used is approved by TOSHIBA TEC. The warranty does not apply to any problem caused by using
For information regarding TOSHIBA TEC approved ribbon, please contact a TOSHIBA TEC service representative.
Type | Spool type |
Width | 60 – 110 mm |
| Recommended width is 60, 90, and 110 mm. |
Length | 450 m (within ∅75 mm) |
Outside Diameter | ∅75 mm (max.) |
The table below shows the correlation between ribbon width and media width (backing paper is not included.)
Ribbon width |
| Media width |
60 mm | 25 | – 55 mm |
90 mm | 55 | – 85 mm |
110 mm | 85 | – 105 mm |
NOTES:
1.To ensure print quality and print head life use only TOSHIBA TEC specified ribbons.
2.Too much difference in width between media and ribbon may cause ribbon wrinkles. To avoid ribbon wrinkles use a ribbon for proper media width shown in the above table. Do not use a ribbon that is narrower than media.
3.When discarding ribbons, please follow the local rule.
7.3 Recommended Media and Ribbon Types
Media type | Description |
Vellum paper and labels | General use for low cost applications. |
Coated paper | Matt coated paper |
| General use including applications that require small letters and/or symbols. |
| Glossy coated paper |
| Used where a |
Plastic films | Synthetic film (Polypropylene, etc.) |
| This |
| and |
| material). This material can be used for labels stuck to recyclable |
| containers, so it can be recycled in the same process. |
| PET film |
| This |
| and |
| used for many applications, especially where high durability is required. |
| Mode/serial plate labels, caution labels, etc. |
| Polyimide |
| This material gives the best performance on heat resistance (greater than |
| PET film). It is often used for PCB labels as it can withstand passage |
| through a solder bath. |
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