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The second method, if only subtle contrast changes are desired, would be to
change the 'Custom Adjustments / Darkness' menu setting.
The next method would be to change the 'Print Control / Heat' menu
setting (also selectable as 'Heat' in most software programs). Increasing this
value causes more energy to be transferred to the media, resulting in a
darker image.
The final method would modify the 'Print Control / Print Speed' menu
setting (also selectable as 'Print Speed' in most software programs).
Reducing the print speed will allow the media to remain under the printhead
longer, and increasing the time for energy to be transferred.
You will find that printing fine images on less expensive direct thermal and
thermal transfer media at higher speeds can be tricky. At one heat setting, the
image will fade and at the next higher heat setting, the image will bleed. This is
because the reaction temperature of the media is so high that at higher rates of
speed, it cannot react fast enough. To print fine images at higher speed, media
with lower reaction or release temperatures are required. On the slower end of
the print rate settings, crisper images are possible because the media is not being
stretched beyond its limits.
The following table is intended for reference only (for specific application
information, consult with your media specialist or a Media Representative).
Direct Thermal Media Type
Fasson 300 HD
Fasson 300 MD
Thermal Transfer
Media Type
Great Label TTL
Coated Paper,
Uncoated Paper, Tag
Stock, Some Films,
Some Synthetics
Coated Paper, Glossy
Paper, Tag Stock,
Some Synthetics, Films
Synthetics, Films
*Values given in inches per second (IPS)
**For optimum print quality at speeds above 10 IPS these are highly recommended.
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Direct Thermal Facesheet
Direct Thermal Facesheet
Ribbon
Type
GPR Plus
MaxWax
IIMAK Versamark
Wax
Wax/Resin
Resin
Print Speed*
10-12**
Print
Print
Speed*
Energy
10-12**
Medium
2 - 10
Low
2 - 8
Medium
4 - 6
High
Print Energy
Medium
Image
Durability
Medium
Low
High
High
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