7. SUPPLY SPECIFICATIONS

ENGLISH VERSION EO1-33047

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 non-approved ribbons.

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 high-grade finish is required

Plastic films

Synthetic film (Polypropylene, etc.)

 

This water-proof and solvent-resistant material has high physical strength

 

and low-temperature resistance, but poor heat resistance (dependant upon

 

material). This material can be used for labels stuck to recyclable

 

containers, so it can be recycled in the same process.

 

PET film

 

This water-proof and solvent-resistant material has high physical strength,

 

and low-temperature resistance as well as heat resistance. This material is

 

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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