Media Selection
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Thermal Consumables
Media Selection
Since there are two print modes of operation, there are two kinds of thermal
media:
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Direct thermal media
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Thermal transfer media
Direct thermal media is paper coated with special chemicals that act as an
accelerator, acceptor dye, and binder. During direct thermal mode, the heat
from the thermal printhead contacts the paper, causing a chemical reaction
which results in a printed image.
Thermal transfer media requires ribbon. A wide range of InfoPrint Solutions
Company thermal transfer media is available, such as film or synthetic paper
substitutes. Most of these media options can be die-cut for easy label
applications. The wide selection of media sizes and face stocks have been
tested with InfoPrint Solutions Company ribbons for print quality and usage.
NOTE:
The term “media” used in this manual refers to all the different kinds
of label or tag stock that can be used in the printer.
Ribbons
InfoPrint Solutions Company offers a wide range of ribbons specifically
engineered to enhance printing capabilities and to prevent premature
printhead wear. Therefore, you should use a Genuine InfoPrint Solutions
Company Thermal Ribbon in your printer.
See “Genuine InfoPrint Solutions Company Thermal Transfer Ribbons” on
page 265 for more information.
IMPORTANT
To avoid print quality problems use only 450M ribbons in the printer.