7. SUPPLY SPECIFICATIONS
ENGLISH VERSION EO1-33059
7.2 Ribbon
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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
68 – 134 mm
Recommended width is 41, 50, 68, 102, and 134 mm.
Length 600
m
Outside Diameter
φ
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
102 mm
63 – 97 mm
50 mm
36 – 45 mm
134 mm
97 – 140 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 (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 5 mm or more. However, too much
difference in width between the two may cause wrinkles.
3. When using a 134 mm wide media, be sure to use a 130 mm wide ribbon. Use of other ribbons may cause
ribbon wrinkles.
4. When discarding ribbons, please follow the local rule.
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