Appendix A — Specifications
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PM43 Print Speed, Resolution, and General Media Specification
Print Mode: Thermal Transfer or Direct thermal
Print Speed (variable): 203 dpi: 100 to 300 mm/sec (4 to 12 ips)
300 dpi: 100 to 300 mm/sec (4 to 12 ips)
406 dpi: 100 to 250 mm/sec (4 to 10 ips)
Print Resolution: 203 dpi: 8 dots/mm
300 dpi: 11.8 dots/mm
406 dpi: 16 dots/mm
Print Width: 203 dpi: 108 mm (4.25 in) max
300 dpi: 106 mm (4.17 in) max
406 dpi: 104 mm (4.09 in) max
Media Width: 19.05 to 114.3 mm (0.75 to 4.50 in)
Label Roll Diameter
(maximum):
212.70 mm (8.38 in)
Label Roll Core (ID): 76.20 mm (3 in) or 38.1 mm (1.50 in)
Label Length (minimum): 6.35 mm (.25 in)
Gap Length Between Labels: 1.2 to 26 mm (0.05 to 1.02 in)
Black Mark Length: 3 to 25 mm (0.12 to 0.98 in) centered
between tickets, 15% maximum
reflectance
Media Thickness: 61 to 264 μm (2.40 to 10.40 mil)
Media Density: 57.60 to 250 g/m2
Liner Opacity (maximum): 76% (TAPPI T425)
Ribbon Width: 21.59 to 110 mm (0.85 to 4.33 in)
Ribbon Roll Diameter:
(maximum)
80 mm (3.15 in)
Ribbon Core (I.D.): 25.40 mm (1.00 in)
Ribbon Core Length: 21.59 to 110 mm (0.85 to 4.33 in)
Gap and Black Mark Sensor: Adjustable from left edge to101.6 mm
(4.00 in)