CAB M4, Руководство оператора

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M4 1. Product Description
Print Media for Direct Thermal Printing
The material to be printed must comply with certain important specifications to
ensure a quality print image and to avoid damage or extra wear to the
printhead.
Using the label stock which we have tested and recommended ensures the
best treatment of the printhead. In the event that your label stock will be
supplied by another manufacturer, the following points should be noted with
regard to the use of thermal paper:
1. The surface coating/quality must sufficiently cover the thermo-reactive
coating to ensure that the printhead does not become damaged. If the
surface coating is too thin, the printhead can become pitted due to
microscopically small "explosions" resulting when the chemical reaction of
the thermal coating takes place. The result is that the printhead can rapidly
become damaged.
2. The surface of the label should be very smooth to avoid a "sandpaper" type
effect on the printhead.
3. Choose label stock which can be printed with the lowest possible thermal
value. The greater the thermal value required, the greater wear on the
printhead. Additionally, when the thermal value is high, the time required
for the printhead to heat up and cool down can have an adverse effect on
the quality of print, especially when a fast print speed is desired.
Print Media for Thermal Transfer Printing
The thermal transfer process makes possible the use of many different
materials for printing, such as normal paper, cardboard, polyester film, etc.
NOTICE !
The print results depend to a great degree on a suitable combination of
label material and transfer ribbon. The label surface dictates which
transfer ribbon will provide the best print results, and which ribbon
cannot. An unsuitable match of label material to ribbon type can be
responsible for an extremely poor print quality.
Your Dealer can give you expert advice as to which combination of materials
will best meet your requirements. Your Dealer can also assist you by testing
the different materials you may be considering for your labeling needs.