IBM Canada Ltd. Hardware Announcement
A08-0791
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Supplies
Thermal paper
Receipt media dimensions: The receipt media used in the thermal receipt station must meet the
following requirements:
80 mm roll width
Width 79.5 +/- .5 mm (3.13 +/- 0.02 in)
Thickness 1.6 to 3.7 mil
Weight 55 +/- 9 g/m(2) (14.7 +/- 2.5 lb)
Outside Diameter 102 mm (4 in)
(internal supply)
Outside Diameter 381 mm (15 in)
(under-counter supply - requires additional hardware to support the
large roll)
The above dimensional specs represent the theoretical limits of the printer, but actual media
supported can be found on the "tested papers" Web site at
http://www.raleigh.ibm.com/rds/html/4610d.html
The media must be wound with the printing side facing out, with the outer edge glued to prevent
unravelling. The paper should not be attached to the core in any manner.
Notes
• POS grade thermal receipt paper is recyclable.
• Printer reliability and performance are directly related to quality of supplies. Specifications
for IBM SureMark Printers are established using supplies that meet IBM standards.
Thermal paper with post-processing (including, but not limited to, watermarks, coupons, or
advertisements printed on the front or back) is not covered by IBM specifications. Some inks
and printing processes will work while others may not. Printer problems caused by supplies
that do not meet these specifications may result in a billable service call, regardless of the
existence of a service contract.
• Polymer receipt media is a new technology planned to be supported by Models 2CR and 2NR.
Although this media has not yet entered life testing, functional testing has been completed.
Results are very promising and the "green" characteristics of this media are a significant
advantage.
Security, auditability, and control
The customer is responsible for evaluation, selection, and implementation of security features,
administrative procedures, and appropriate controls in application systems and communications
facilities.
Ordering information
Orders may be placed by calling ibm.com®, Americas at 1-800-IBM-CALL (1-800-426-2255).
Terms and conditions
Volume orders: Contact your IBM representative.
