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 Appendix 2    Media Specifi cations
Intermec offer three types of thermal transfer ribbons optimized 
for different purposes:
• General Purpose (GP)/Standard transfer ribbons allow high 
speed printing and give a good printout, but are somewhat 
sensitive to smearing. They may be the best choice for uncoated 
and coated papers.
• High Performance (HP)/Premium transfer ribbons allow high 
speed printing and give a highly readable and defi ned printout on 
most face materials with smooth su rfaces. T hey have good “smear 
resistance” and are most suitable for intricate logotypes and images 
on matte-coated papers and synthetic face materials.
• High Resistance (HR)/Super Premium transfer ribbons give an 
extremely durable printout, which is resistant to most chemical 
agents and high temperatures. However, such transfer ribbons set 
high demands on the receiving face material, which must be very 
smooth, such as polyesters.
    The use of HR/Super Premium ribbons requires the print speed 
and the energy supplied by the printhead to be controlled with great 
accuracy according to the receiving face material. Custom-made 
setup options adapted for special applications can also be created. 
Consult your Intermec distributor.
Important!
Intermec thermal transfer rib-
bons are engineered specifi cally 
for the EasyCoder printheads.
Transfer Ribbons