Toshiba B-SA4T Series - Care and Handling of the Media and Ribbon

2. SUPPLY SPECIFICATIONS EO10-33016A
2.3 Care and Handling of the Media and Ribbon
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2.3 Care and Handling of the Media and Ribbon
• Do not store the media and ribbon for longer than the manufactures recommended shelf life.
• Store media rolls on the flat end, do not store them on the curved sides as this might flatten that side
causing erratic media advance and poor print quality.
• Store the media in plastic bags and always reseal after opening. Unprotected media can get dirty and
the extra abrasion from the dust and dirt particles will shorten the print head life.
• Store the media and ribbon in a cool, dry place. Avoid areas where they would be exposed to direct
sunlight, high temperature, high humidity, dust or gas.
For further information please contact your local distributor or your media and ribbon manufacturer.
CAUTION!
Be sure to read carefully and understand the Supply Manual. Use only media and ribbon which meet
specified requirements. Use of non-specified media and ribbon may shorten the head life and result in
problems with bar code readability or print quality. All media and ribbon should be handled with care to
avoid any damage to the media, ribbon or printer. Read the following guideline carefully.
Adhesive tape
Adhesive tape
Leader tape
Ink ribb
on
Adhesive tape
Ink outside
Core
Core
Base
Treated back side
End tape
(Non transmissive)
This inked surfac
e
faces the outside
This ribbon should be wound at center of the core.