Printronix T4204 User Manual page 211

Besides the standard roll label configuration, Genuine Printronix ThermaLine
labels are also available in fanfold configurations.
Media
Type
(Stock)
Direct Thermal Paper Label
Tag
Synthetic
Label
Thermal Paper Label
Transfer Tag
Thermal Paper Label
Transfer Tag
Synthetic
Label
®
Tyvek and
®
Valeron
Thermal Paper Label
Transfer Tag
Synthetic
Label
Thermal Synthetic
Transfer Label
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
Economy Wax transfer combination.
Most commonly used.
Low environmental
durability.
Low abrasion resistance.
Longer life than direct
thermal.
Printronix Mid-range wax resin
Prime Wax performance and
characteristics at economy
wax prices.
Darker, razor-sharp,
smudge-proof images.
Printronix Better environmental
Premium durability.
Resin Better abrasion resistance
than wax.
More expensive than wax.
Good aesthetic
appearance.
Printronix High environmental
Harsh durability.
Environment High physical durability.
Resin Excellent aesthetic
appearance.
Most expensive label/tag
combination.
Genuine Printronix Media
Typical
Applications
Shipping.
Inventory Tracking.
Shipping.
Inventory Tracking.
Product Labelling.
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
Labelling.
High temperature
environments.
Medical
applications.
Outdoor
environments.
Environments with
chemicals.
Compliance
labelling.
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