Intermec PM4I, User Manual

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Chapter 5 — Thermal Transfer Printing
44 EasyCoder PM4i Printer User’s Guide (Fingerprint Version)
Ribbon Load
The EasyCoder PM4i can print on labels, tickets, tags, and
continuous stock using either direct thermal printing on special
heat-sensitive media or thermal transfer printing using a special
ink-coated ribbon.
Thermal transfer printing makes it possible to use a wide range of
receiving face materials and gives a durable printout less
vulnerable to fat, chemicals, heat, sunlight etc. than direct
thermal printing. Make sure to select a type of ribbon that
matches the type of receiving face material and to set up the
printer accordingly.
The EasyCoder PM4i can use transfer ribbon rolls wound with
the ink-coated side facing either outward or inward. Illustrations
in this manual show the ink-coated side facing inward.
Even if ribbon usually is loaded in connection with media
replenishment, no loaded media are shown in the illustrations in
this chapter in order to give a clearer view of the ribbon path.
Refer to
“Media Load” on page 21 .
Most transfer ribbons do not smear at room temperature.