Thermal Transfer Printing - Intermec EasyCoder PD4 User Manual

Chapter 4—Loading Media

Thermal Transfer Printing

The EasyCoder PD4 can print on labels, tickets, tags, and continuous
stock using either direct thermal printing on special heat-sensitive media
or thermal transfer printing using a special ink-coated ribbon.
Thermal transfer printing makes it possible to use a wide range of receiv-
ing face materials and gives a durable printout less vulnerable to fat,
chemicals, heat, sunlight etc. than direct thermal printing. Make sure to
select a type of ribbon that matches the type of receiving face material
and to set up the printer accordingly.
The EasyCoder PD4 can use transfer ribbon rolls wound with the ink-
coated side facing either outward or inward. Illustrations in this manual
generally show the ink-coated side facing outward.
Most transfer ribbons do not smear at room temperature.
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