Primera Pictura 310s User Manual page 18

Resin Thermal Transfer
For long lasting, outdoor-durable printing, the
Color Sign Printer offers both a 3-color (C,M,Y)
resin thermal transfer ribbon and a variety of spot
color resin ribbons. The 3-color resin ribbon allows
you to automatically print full process color
images. The spot color resin ribbons allow you to
print single or multi-spot-color jobs. Please note
that process color output from the 3-color ribbon
will dither. Due to the nature of resin inks, resin
ribbons are ideal for creating highly-durable signs,
labels, or decals for use in more challenging
environments.
A single 3-color resin ribbon is included with your
printer. This will allow you to begin printing
immediately. 3-color resin ribbons produce 50
prints and have a maximum printable area of up to
11.95Ó x 22Ó (304 x 559mm) when used with the
extended length vinyl. The spot color resin ribbons
produce about 200 prints and have a maximum
printable area of up to 11.95Ó x 24Ó (304 x 610mm).
Resin thermal transfer ribbons are distinguished by
their WHITE plastic cores and should be used only
in conjunction with the #300-Series polyester and
vinyl print media (see Part E of this section for
more information on #300-Series print media).
Wax Thermal Transfer
For quick, inexpensive full-color printing, the
Color Sign Printer offers a 4-color (C,M,Y,K) wax
thermal transfer ribbon. Like the 4-color dye-
sublimation ribbon, this ribbon provides all of the
process colors including the black panel. With its
low cost and fast print speed, the 4-color wax
ribbon is ideal for printing proofs of your designs
or for printing low-durability, temporary indoor
signage. It is also the ribbon required for printing
onto the your printerÕs special T-shirt transfer
paper (see Part F of this section for more
information on specialty supplies).
The 4-color wax ribbon produces 80 prints and
provides a maximum printable area of 11.95Ó x
17.4Ó (304 x 442mm). Wax thermal transfer ribbons
are distinguished by their TAN cardboard cores
and should be use only in conjunction with the
wax thermal transfer paper (see Part E of this
section for more information on wax thermal
paper).
A monochrome wax thermal ribbon (K) is also
available for printing monochrome images onto
paper or onto transparency film for making
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