7. SUPPLY SPECIFICATIONS
ENGLISH VERSION EO1-33047
7.3 Recommended Media and Ribbon Types
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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.
Ribbon type
Description
Vellum wax ribbon
This ribbon is mainly used for vellum paper and labels. It has a
very high ink density to cope with uneven printing surface
Standard wax ribbon
Good match for coated paper (Matt coat and glossy coat).
Smear-less ribbon (Wax resin ribbon)
Good match for coated paper. The printed image will resist water
and light rubbing.
Scratch and solvent resistance ribbon
Very good match for plastic films (synthetic paper, PET,
polyimide, etc.)
Scratch and solvent resistance
Heat resistance with PET and polyimide.
Combination of Media and Ribbon
Media type
Ribbon type
Vellum paper and label
Coated paper
Plastic films
Vellum wax ribbon
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Standard wax ribbon
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Smear-less ribbon (wax-
resin ribbon)
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Scratch/solvent
resistance ribbon
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: Good match
