Chapter 3 Media and Ribbon
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5 Kinds of Approved Ribbons
Item Specification
This printer uses a solid ink ribbon.
• Wax
Multipurpose ribbon.
• Wax resin
Multipurpose, high-quality ribbon.
Kinds of
ribbons
• Resin
Special ribbon with weather resistance. When using
this type, set the print speed slower and the printing
energy greater.
Types of
ribbons
Both inward-wound and outward-wound ribbons can be used.
With a single roll of ribbon (360 m), about two rolls of media with outer diameter of
203 mm (8 in) can be used for printing.
• Ribbon width
Note: Recommended ribbon
width: ±10% of width of
media used
25.4−114 mm 1−4.5 in
• Max. length
360 m 1,181 feet
• Max. outer diameter
74 mm 2.91 in
Size of
ribbons
• Media core inner
diameter
25.4 ± 0.254 mm 1 ± 0.01 in
5 Kinds of Approved Ribbons