Printronix T5204R Administrator's Manual page 346

Appendix B
Supplies and Accessories
Besides the standard roll label configuration, Genuine Printronix ThermaLine
labels are also available in fanfold configurations.
Type Media (Stock)
Direct Thermal Paper Label
Tag
Synthetic Label
Thermal Transfer Paper Label
Tag
Thermal Transfer Paper Label
Tag
Synthetic Label
®
Tyvek and
®
Valeron
Thermal Transfer Paper Label
Tag
Synthetic Label
Thermal Transfer Synthetic Label
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Ribbon Features
Not Used Low cost.
Ease of use.
Low environmental durability.
Limited label life.
Will fade and/or discolor when
exposed to heat, sunlight, or
chemicals.
Printronix Lowest cost thermal transfer
Wide Spectrum combination.
Wax Most commonly used.
Low environmental durability.
Low abrasion resistance.
Longer life than direct
thermal.
Printronix Wax Mid-range wax resin
Resin Blend performance and
characteristics at economy
wax prices.
Darker, razor-sharp, smudge-
proof images.
Printronix Better environmental
Specialty Resin durability.
Better abrasion resistance
than wax.
More expensive than wax.
Good aesthetic appearance.
Printronix Harsh High environmental durability.
Environment High physical durability.
Resin Excellent aesthetic
appearance.
Most expensive label/tag
combination.
Typical Applications
Shipping.
Inventory tracking.
Shipping.
Inventory tracking.
Product labeling.
Compliance labeling.
Same as economy
applications with
advantage of
supporting
Polypropylene,
Polyethylene,
Polyolefin, and Valeron
media.
Retail applications
where labels are
handled.
Excellent for most
applications.
Compliance labeling.
High temperature
environments.
Medical applications.
Outdoor environments.
Environments with
chemicals.
Compliance labeling.