Intermec PM4I, User Manual

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Appendix B — Media Specifications
EasyCoder PM4i Printer User’s Guide (Fingerprint Version) 131
The maximum recommended media thickness is 175
μ
m (7 mils)
with the standard printhead or 220
μ
m (8.7 mils) with a special
printhead. Thicker media may be used, but print quality will be
reduced. The stiffness is also important and must be balanced
against thickness to maintain print quality.
Media rolls to be loaded inside the printer should be wound with
the printable side facing outwards.
The media supply must not be exposed to dust, sand, grit, etc.
Any hard particles, however small, can damage the printhead.
Media
Media with RFID Tags/Inlays
When printing on RFID media, special consideration must be
taken to the position and shape of the tag. Specific
recommendations for different kinds of Intermec-approved
RFID media can be found on the Intermec website. Additional
information is provided in the documentation that came with
your RFID kit.
Non-Adhesive Strip
⇐
a
⇒
Media Width
Media Type Setup
• Fix length strip
• Var length strip
Maximum: 114.3 mm (4.50 in)
Minimum: 25.0 mm (1.00 in)