Ribbon Specifications - Brady BBP81 User Manual

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Ribbon Specifications

Ribbon Specifications
Ribbon is wound with the coated side on the outside. The ribbon used must match the Thermal
Transfer option installed. The standard Thermal Transfer option (black ribbon spindle) uses
ribbon coated on the outside. For more information, see
Ribbon Specifications
Ribbon width
(Brady recommends using
ribbon at least as wide as the
media to protect the printhead
from wear.)
Standard lengths
Ribbon core inside diameter
Maximum ribbon roll size
* The narrowest width tested and approved for this printer is 2 in. (51 mm). You may be able to use narrower ribbon, as
long as the ribbon is wider than the media being used. To use a ribbon narrower than 2 in. (51 mm), test the ribbon's
performance with your media to assure that you get the desired results.
Y882746
BBP81 (4")
Minimum >2 in.*
Maximum 4.3 in.
2:1 media to 984 ft.
ribbon roll ratio
3:1 media to 1476 ft.
ribbon roll ratio
1 in.
3.2 in.
BBP81 User Manual
Ribbon Overview on page
BBP81 (6")
51 mm* >2 in.
110 mm 6.85 in.
300 m 984 ft.
450 m 1476 ft.
25.4 mm 1 in.
81.3 mm 3.2 in.
28.
51 mm
174 mm
300 m
450 m
25.4 mm
81.3 mm
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