Setting The Media Sensitivity Number - Intermec EasyCoder 4420 User Manual

Setting the Media Sensitivity Number

The media sensitivity number is important because you use it to optimize print quality
and print speed. The three-digit media sensitivity number (MSN) specifies the amount
of heat required by the printhead to image a label. The amount of heat that each roll of
media or ribbon requires is unique due to different chemistries and manufacturing
processes.
Intermec has developed heating schedules (the amount of heat required to image a
label) to produce the highest possible print quality for Intermec media and ribbon
combinations on Intermec printers. Look for the three-digit media sensitivity number on
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Note: Some ribbon rolls have the media sensitivity number printed inside of the core.
Use this three-digit number to optimize print quality and print speed on the printer. You
can achieve the best print quality on the 4420 or 4440 printer by using only Intermec
ribbon and media products. This table lists the default media sensitivity numbers:
Media Type
Direct thermal media ( 2 to 5 ips)
Direct thermal media (6 to 8 ips)
Thermal transfer media (2 to 10 ips)
the side of the media roll. Use the last three digits (140 in the example) of the 15
digit number stamped on the roll for the media sensitivity number.
a small label attached to the roll of media.
a small label attached to the plastic bag of your ribbon roll.
Getting Started
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