Classification: Avery Dennison – Public Setting Supply Options 2-3
Center Tag Edge Center tag edge supply has aperture holes (or
openings) centered on the left edge of the supply.
The supply is sensed using the holes.
Using this setting, the printer automatically
calibrates to print at the leading edge. No
additional supply/print position adjustments are
necessary.
Setting the Ribbon
There are different ribbon requirements for the types of supplies:
Select To
No (for thermal direct supply) Not use a ribbon for printing.
Yes (for thermal transfer supply) Require a ribbon for printing.
Hi Energy
(High Energy Supply -
TUFF-MARK®)
Require an elevated heat setting for resin ribbon
applications.
Using a High Energy Ribbon
When you select high energy ribbon for the printer setting, you are setting the printer to a
higher printing temperature. Select this setting only after you have loaded a high energy
ribbon and supplies or it may damage the printhead.
High Energy Ribbon Limitations:
♦ Use a print speed of 2.5 ips. ♦ Printhead warranty is reduced to 100,000 inches.
♦ Serial bar codes cannot be printed. ♦ Do not use peel mode
♦ Reverse fonts cannot be used. ♦ Not for use on full tinted supplies.
♦ Do not print horizontal lines or bars. ♦ Graphics are limited.
♦ Requires a non-printing area at least 0.1 inch (2.54 mm) on left and right edge of ribbon.
♦ No more than 20% of the supply should have print (black coverage).
CAUTION: The high energy ribbon may break or stick to the supply when more than 20% of
the supply contains print.