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 | 68 – 134 mm |
| Recommended width is 41, 50, 68, 102, and 134 mm. |
Length | 600 m |
Outside Diameter | φ90 mm (max.) |
The table below shows the correlation between ribbon width and media width (backing paper is not included.)
Ribbon width | Media width | Ribbon width |
| Media width |
41 mm | 30 – 36 mm | 102 mm | 63 | – 97 mm |
50 mm | 36 – 45 mm | 134 mm | 97 | – 140 mm |
68 mm | 45 – 63 mm |
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NOTES:
1.To ensure print quality and print head life use only TOSHIBA TEC specified ribbons.
2.To avoid ribbon wrinkles use a ribbon that is wider than the media by 5 mm or more. However, too much difference in width between the two may cause wrinkles.
3.When using a 134 mm wide media, be sure to use a 130 mm wide ribbon. Use of other ribbons may cause ribbon wrinkles.
4.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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