Ribbon Load - Intermec EasyCoder PF2i User Manual

Chapter 5 — Thermal Transfer Printing

Ribbon Load

42 EasyCoder PF2i Bar Code Label Printer User's Guide (Fingerprint Version)
The EasyCoder PF2i printer can print on labels, tickets, tags, and
continuous stock using either direct thermal printing on special
heat-sensitive media or thermal transfer printing using a special
ink-coated ribbon. For thermal transfer printing, the printer
must be fitted with a transfer ribbon mechanism.
Thermal transfer printing makes it possible to use a wide range of
receiving face materials and gives a durable printout less
vulnerable to fat, chemicals, heat, sunlight etc. than direct
thermal printing. Make sure to select a type of ribbon that
matches the type of receiving face material and to set up the
printer accordingly.
The EasyCoder PF2i printer can use transfer ribbon rolls wound
with the ink-coated side facing either outward or inward.
Illustrations in this manual show the ink-coated side facing
inward.
Even if ribbon usually is loaded in connection with media
replenishment, no loaded media are shown in the illustrations in
this chapter in order to give a clearer view of the ribbon path.
Refer to "Ribbon Load" on page 42
Most transfer ribbons do not smear at room temperature.
for media load instructions.