BP-PR PLUS series
Product description
Edition 3/07
Configuration Instructions
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1.6
Print media
1.6.1
Printing methods and print media
The printers of the
BP-PR PLUS series
can be operated both in thermal direct and in transfer mode.
Thermal direct printing
The label medium is coated with a thermoreactive material which responds by changing color when
heated (e.g. from white to black). The thermal printhead generates the print image via pointwise heating
of the label medium.
Thermal transfer printing
Pointwise heating by the printhead causes color particles from the color coating of a ribbon to be trans-
ferred to an uncoated label medium. The ribbon can only be used once for printing. A great variety of
media, e.g. normal paper, cardboard and polyester film, are suitable for thermal transfer printing.
The print quality essentially depends on how well the coloring from the transfer ribbon adheres to the
label medium. Ask your dealer for advice when selecting labels and transfer ribbons. Run tests if nec-
essary.
