Paper Type - Intermec EasyCoder PM4i User Manual

Paper Type

The Paper Type parameters control the heat emitted from the printhead
to the direct thermal media or, optionally, the transfer ribbon in order to
produce the dots that make up the printout image.
Labels, tickets, tags, strip, and ribbons for various types of application are
available from Intermec. For the best printout quality and maximum life
of the printhead, use Intermec supplies and set up the printer according
to the recommendations from Intermec, see Appendix D.
As a general rule, high energy and/or high print speed will shorten the
life of the printhead. Never use higher paper type and print speed set-
tings than necessary for obtaining an acceptable printout quality and
throughput speed.
If the ambient temperature is lower than +15°C (+59°F), decrease the
print speed by 50 mm/sec.
Start by choosing between two alternatives:
• Direct Thermal printing
• Thermal Transfer printing
Your choice will decide which parameters to enter next:
Direct Thermal Printing
• Label Constant
• Label Factor
When adjusting the image darkness for non-Intermec direct thermal
media, set the Label Factor to the recommended value for the type of
direct thermal media. Set the Label Constant to the value listed below
and decrease or increase it for lighter or darker images respectively until
you are satisfi ed with the printout quality.
General Paper Type Settings Guide (Direct Thermal)
Sensitivity 1
Low
Standard
High
Ultra high
1
/. Note that preprint and varnish decrease the sensitivity of direct thermal media.
Intermec EasyCoder PM4i User's Guide (Fingerprint version)
(option)
(default)
(range 50 to 115)
(range 10 to 50)
Label Label
Constant Factor
100 40
90 40
80 40
60 40
Chapter 6 — Setting Up the Printer
Max Print Speed
8 dots/mm 11.81 dots/mm
100
125
175
200
100
125
150
150
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