User Manual
Table Of Contents
- Table of Contents
- Printer Software and Firmware License Agreement
- Warranty Information
- Preface
- Introduction
- Printer Setup
- Printer Operation
- Print Modes
- Configuration
- RFID Guidelines
- Data Ports
- Memory Cards
- Routine Maintenance
- Troubleshooting
- Specifications
- Index
18 R110/R170XiIIIPlus User Guide
Printer Setup
Ribbon
Ribbon
Ribbon is a thin film carrying wax or wax resin that is transferred to the media during the
thermal transfer process. The media determines whether you need to use ribbon and
determines the minimum width of the ribbon. Consider the following:
•
Thermal transfer — ribbon needed.
The ribbon must be as wide as or wider than the media being used. If the ribbon is
narrower than the media, areas of the printhead are unprotected and subject to
premature wear.
• Direct thermal transfer — no ribbon needed.
When printing in direct thermal mode, ribbon is not used and should not be loaded
in the printer.
Caution • The ribbon must be as wide or wider than the media being used. If the ribbon is
narrower than the media, areas of the printhead are unprotected and subject to premature
wear.