7. SUPPLY SPECIFICATIONS
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VERSION EO1-33055
7.2 Ribbon
E7- 4
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 sales representative.
Type Spool
type
Width
120 – 220 mm
Recommended width is 120, 160 and 220 mm.
Length 300
m
Outside Diameter
φ
72 mm (max.)
The table below shows the correlation between ribbon width and media width (backing paper is not included).
Ribbon width
Media width
120 mm
100 – 110 mm
160 mm
110 – 150 mm
220 mm
150 – 242 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 (dependant 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 10 mm or more. However, too
much difference in width between the two may cause wrinkles.
