Care/Handling Of The Media - Toshiba B-EP2DL Owner's Manual

CARE/HANDLING OF THE MEDIA

CAUTION!
Be sure to read carefully and understand the Supply Manual. Use only media that meets specified
requirements. Use of non-specified media may shorten the head life and result in problems with bar code
readability or print quality. All media should be handled with care to avoid any damage to the media or
printer. Read the following guideline carefully.
• Do not store the media for longer than the manufactures recommended shelf life.
• Store media rolls on the flat end, do not store them on the curved sidesas this might flatten that side
causing erratic media advance and poorprint quality.
• Store the media in plastic bags and always reseal after opening. Unprotected media can get dirty and the
extra abrasion from the dustand dirt particles will shorten the print head life.
• Store the media in a cool, dry place. Avoid areas where they would beexposed to direct sunlight, high
temperature, high humidity, dust or gas.
• The thermal paper used for direct thermal printing must not have specifications which exceed Ca++ 800
ppm, Na+ 800 ppm, K+ 800 ppmand Cl– 600 ppm.
• Some ink used on pre-printed labels may contain components which shorten the print head's product life.
Do not use labels pre-printed with ink which contains hard substances such as carbonic calcium
(CaCO3)and kaolin (Al2O3, 2SiO2, 2H2O).
For further information please contact your local distributor or your media manufacturer.