Printronix T4204 Maintenance Manual page 123

Besides the standard roll label configuration, Genuine Printronix ThermaLine
labels are also available in fanfold configurations.
Media
Type
(Stock)
Direct Paper
Thermal Label
Tag
Synthetic
Label
Thermal Paper
Transfer Label
Tag
Thermal Paper
Transfer Label
Tag
Synthetic
Label
Tyvek®
and
Valeron®
Thermal Paper
Transfer Label
Tag
Synthetic
Label
Thermal Synthetic
Transfer Label
Ribbon Features
Not Used Low cost.
Ease of use.
Low environmental
durability.
Limited label life.
Will fade and/or discolor
when exposed to heat,
sunlight, or chemicals.
Printronix Lowest cost thermal
Economy transfer combination.
Wax Most commonly used.
Low environmental
durability.
Low abrasion resistance.
Longer life than direct
thermal.
Printronix Mid-range wax resin
Prime Wax performance and
characteristics at economy
wax prices.
Darker, razor-sharp,
smudge-proof images.
Printronix Better environmental
Premium durability.
Resin Better abrasion resistance
than wax.
More expensive than wax.
Good aesthetic
appearance.
Printronix High environmental
Harsh durability.
Environmen High physical durability.
t Resin Excellent aesthetic
appearance.
Most expensive label/tag
combination.
Genuine Printronix Media
Typical Applications
Shipping.
Inventory Tracking.
Shipping.
Inventory Tracking.
Product Labeling.
Compliance Labeling.
Same as economy
applications with
advantage of
supporting
Polypropylene,
Polyethylene,
Polyolefin, and Valeron
media.
Retail applications
where labels are
handled.
Excellent for most
applications.
Compliance Labeling.
High temperature
environments.
Medical applications.
Outdoor environments.
Environments with
chemicals.
Compliance labeling.
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