Bar Code Directions - Intermec EasyCoder PX4i User Manual

Appendix D — Intermec Supplies

Bar Code Directions

164 EasyCoder PX4i Bar Code Label Printer User's Guide (Fingerprint Version)
surfaces. They have good "smear resistance" and are most
suitable for intricate logotypes and images on matte-coated
papers and synthetic face materials.
• High Resistance (HR/TMX 3200) transfer ribbons give an
extremely durable printout, which is resistant to most
chemical agents and high temperatures. However, such
transfer ribbons set high demands on the receiving face
material, which must be very smooth, such as polyesters.
The use of HR/TMX 3200 ribbons requires the print speed
and the energy supplied by the printhead to be controlled
with great accuracy according to the receiving face material.
Custom-made setup options adapted for special applications
can also be created. Consult your Intermec distributor.
Note: Intermec thermal transfer ribbons are engineered
specifically for the EasyCoder printheads.
In the tables on the pages that follow, different maximum print
speeds may be recommended depending on the direction of
possible bar codes in the printout. Generally, ladder style bar
codes are more demanding and may require a lower print speed,
especially in connection with a large media roll and/or negative
start adjust values (see
illustration below shows how the two type of bar code directions
relate to the media feed direction.
Picket Fence
Ladder
Feed
Direction
"Print Speed" on page
Dir 1 & 3
Dir 2 & 4
75). The