Choosing Paper - OKIDATA OKIMATE 20 Handbook

Choosing Paper
With the 24 tiny heat elements on its printhead,
OKIMATE forms a unique pattern of dots for each
character . When these elements heat up and
press against the ribbon, they transfer the rib-
bon' s wax-like coating onto the paper.
Always use SMOOTH paper and avoid any paper
with high rag content (a rough finish). Here are a
few examples:
• Any paper recommended for Savin copiers.
• Rediform Paper.
• Schoeller Paper .
• Hammermill Plain Paper for thermal transfer
printers. Available in continuous or single
sheet form .
• Dupl icator paper with a SMOOTH surface .
If you need transparencies for a presentation, you
can also print on acetate sheets up to .005 inch
thick . Xerox transparencies and Scotch/3M 544
Transparen cy Note Pad, and Scotch 590 Write On
Film work well, but you can experiment with
others .
If you wan t to print without a ribbon, you can
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use thermal paper, a chemically-treated, heat-sen -
sitive paper available at many computer and sta -
tionery stores .
Most thermal paper is sold in rolls, which must
meet these specifications :
Width:
Roll diameter:
Core diameter:
Heat sensitivity :
8 1/2 inches
2 1/4 inches
1/2 inch
185°F ± 20
You'll find instructions for installing the optional
roll stand on page 20.
How to Order
You can order computer paper, ribbons, the op-
tional roll paper stand, replacement printheads,
and other supplies for your OKIMATE by complet-
ing the order form and mailing it to:
Precision Images
P.O. Box 866
Mahwah, NJ 07430
You can also order by calling: 1-800-524-8338.
(In New Jersey, call 1-800-624-1 076.) We accept
VISA and MasterCard .