TEC B-450-QP SERIES, Owner'S Manual

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ENGLISH VERSION EO1-33005
10. CARE/HANDLING OF THE PAPER AND RIBBON
10. CARE/HANDLING OF THE PAPER AND RIBBON
10. CARE/HANDLING OF THE PAPER AND RIBBON
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Do not store the paper and ribbon for longer than the manufactures recommended shelf life.
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Store paper rolls on the flat end, do not store them on the curved sides as this might flatten that side
causing erratic media advance and poor print quality.
•
Store the paper in plastic bags and always reseal after opening. Unprotected paper can get dirty and
the extra abrasion from the dust and dirt particles will shorten the print head life.
•
Store the paper and ribbon in a cool, dry place. Avoid areas where they would be exposed to direct
sunlight, high temperature, high humidity, dust or gas.
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The thermal paper used for direct thermal printing must not have the specifications which exceed Na
+
800 ppm, K + 250 ppm and CL - 500 ppm.
•
Some ink used on pre-printed labels may contain ingredients which shorten the print head’s product
life. Do not use labels pre-printed with ink which contain hard substances such as carbonic calcium
(CaCO
3
) and kaolin (Al
2
O
3
, 2SiO
2
, 2H
2
O).
For further information please contact your local distributor or your paper and ribbon manufacturer.
CAUTION:
Be sure to read carefully and understand the Supply Manual. Ask your nearest authorised TOSHIBA
TEC representative for the Supply Manual. Use only paper and ribbon which meet specified
requirements. Use of non-specified paper and ribbon may shorten the head life and result in problems
with bar code readability or print quality. All paper and ribbon should be handled with care to avoid any
damage to the paper, ribbon or printer. Read the following guideline carefully.