Introduction; About Ribbons - Primera Pictura 310s User Manual

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R ibbons and
Print Media
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A. Introduction
B. About Ribbons
NOTE
The Color Sign Printer is able to produce a variety
of output by using a variety of different print
ribbons. Each of these ribbons is unique, and each
requires its own compatible print media. To make it
easy for you to remember which ribbons are to be
used with which print media and which type of
output each set of print supplies will produce, the
Color Sign PrinterÕs print supplies are divided into
three separate categories Ñ dye-sublimation, resin
thermal transfer, and wax thermal transfer.
This section describes the ribbon and print media
in each of these categories and explains how to
install these print supplies into your printer. This
section also explains the Color Sign PrinterÕs
specialty supplies which can be used to create
positive film for screens, fabric transfers, and even
photo coffee mugs.
Dye-Sublimation
For photo-quality, full-color printing with no
dithering, the Color Sign Printer offers both a
3-color (C,M,Y,O) and a 4-color (C,M,Y,K) dye-
sublimation ribbon. The 3-color dye-sublimation
ribbon, called FotoShieldª, provides the three
process colors of yellow, magenta, and cyan along
with a clear overlay panel which makes printed
images more durable. Due to its increased print
longevity and fade resistance, this ribbon is ideal
for printing digital photographs or indoor, photo-
quality signage.
The 4-color dye-sublimation ribbon also provides
the three process colors of yellow, magenta, and
cyan but provides a black panel in place of an
overlay panel. With its added black panel, this
ribbon is ideal for printing pre-press proofs,
layouts, or any other image which requires true
black text or graphics.
Since the 4-color ribbon does not include a protective
overlay, the longevity of its printed images will be
significantly less than that of the 3-color FotoShield
ribbon. If maximum dye-sublimation print longevity is
required, you must use the 3-color FotoShield ribbon
with overlay.
The 3-color and 4-color dye-sublimation ribbons
produce 50 prints and provide a maximum
printable area of 11.95Ó x 17.4Ó (304 x 442mm). Dye-
sublimation ribbons are distinguished by their
GRAY plastic cores and can be use only in
conjunction with the Color Sign PrinterÕs special
dye-receptive paper (see Part E of this section for
more information on dye-sublimation paper).