Service manual

4-4 Operator's Handbook
Using a High Energy Ribbon
High energy ribbon is an option for this printer. It enables you to print on high energy
(TUFF-MARK®) supplies.
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.
Note: The high energy setting is lost when you turn off the printer; select a high energy
ribbon every time you turn on the printer.
High Energy Ribbon Limitations
When using the high energy ribbon option:
 Use a print speed of 2.5 ips (inches per second).
 Printhead warranty is reduced to 100,000 inches.
 Serial bar codes cannot be printed.
 Do not use peel mode.
 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.
 Only white high energy supply should be used for bar code printing.
 Reverse fonts cannot be used.
 A non-printing area of at least .1 inch (2.54 mm) must exist on the left and right edge
of the ribbon.
 Do not print horizontal lines or bars.
 Graphics are limited.