7. SUPPLY SPECIFICATIONS
ENGLISH VERSION
7.4 Care/Handling of Media and Ribbon
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). |
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 | Vellum paper and label | Coated paper | |
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7.4 Care/Handling of Media and Ribbon
CAUTION!
Be sure to carefully review and understand the Supply Manual. Use only media and ribbons that meet specified requirements. Use of
•Do not store the media or 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
For further information, please contact your local distributor or your media and ribbon manufacturers.
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