Seiko SLP100 User Manual page 34

Commonly Asked Questions and Answers
Appendix B
Q Will my labels fade over time?
A Labels are made of thermal paper. Heat applied to the
paper causes a chemical reaction to generate black dots
at the points where heat was applied. This technique
avoids using messy inks and ribbons. Because the paper
is heat-sensitive, it is possible for a label to darken if
exposed to high heat or very bright light for an extended
period of time. It is also possible for certain plasticizers
in some plastic binders to cause a chemical reaction
which results in the image fading over time. Placing
another adhesive (perhaps another label) between the
vinyl surface and the label may help minimize this type
of fading.
In general, labels will last for years if they aren't
subjected to the above conditions. The label material is
much more stable than fax paper due to the special
formulation and coatings used by Seiko Instruments.
Q How many labels can I save?
A The number of labels you can save is limited only by the
amount of disk space in your computer.
Q There are no available serial or USB ports on the back of
my computer. What do I do?
A You may wish to add another port to your system.
Alternatively you may use a switch box to share a serial
port or a USB hub to extend the number of USB devices
that can be connected.
B-2 Smart Label Printer Models 100, 200 and 240