7. SUPPLY SPECIFICATIONS
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7.2 Ribbon
Please make sure that the ribbon being used is approved by TOSHIBA TEC. The warranty does not
apply to any problem caused by using non-approved ribbons.
For information regarding TOSHIBA TEC approved ribbon, please contact a TOSHIBA TEC service
representative.
Type
Spool type
Width
41 – 112 mm
Recommended width is 41, 50, 68, 84, and 112 mm.
Length
600 m ( max)
Outside Diameter
90 mm (max.)
The table below shows the correlation between ribbon width and media width (backing paper is not included.)
Ribbon width
Media width
Ribbon width
Media width
41 mm
30 – 36 mm
84 mm
63 – 79 mm
50 mm
36 – 45 mm
112 mm
79 – 108 mm
68 mm
45 – 63 mm
7.3 Recommended Media and Ribbon Types
Media type
Description
Vellum paper and labels
General use for low cost applications.
Coated paper
Matt coated paper
General use including applications that require small letters and/or symbols.
Glossy coated paper
Used where a high-grade finish is required
Plastic films
Synthetic film (Polypropylene, etc.)
This water-proof and solvent-resistant material has high physical strength
and low-temperature resistance, but poor heat resistance (dependent upon
material). This material can be used for labels stuck to recyclable
containers, so it can be recycled in the same process.
PET film
This water-proof and solvent-resistant material has high physical strength,
and low-temperature resistance as well as heat resistance. This material is
used for many applications, especially where high durability is required.
Mode/serial plate labels, caution labels, etc.
Polyimide
This material gives the best performance on heat resistance (greater than
PET film). It is often used for PCB labels as it can withstand passage
through a solder bath.
NOTES:
1. To ensure print quality and print head life use only TOSHIBA TEC specified ribbons.
2. To avoid ribbon wrinkles use a ribbon that is wider than the media by 5 mm or more. However, too much
difference in width between the two may cause wrinkles.
3. The ribbon which is narrower than the paper width by 5 mm or more can be used, but the print area
becomes narrower.
