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Selecting Media and Ribbon
Because the media and ribbon used will determine the printer’s heat and speed settings, consider these
factors when selecting your thermal transfer stock and ribbon combination:
The combination of label facestocks / topcoatings and ribbon formulation may affect image quality.
The ribbon backcoating can provide printhead protection and, depending upon the formulation, help
reduce static build-up.
The use of a ribbon that is slightly wider than the media backing material (if any) can protect the
printhead against wear.
The following table is for reference only; for detailed advice, consult a Datamax-O’Neil Media
Representative.
Print Speed
Ribbon
Type
Thermal Transfer
Media Type
Inches per
Second
Millimeters per
Second
Print
Energy
Image
Durability
GPR Plus Great Label TTL
10 – 12 * 254 – 305 * Medium Medium
GPR Plus
Coated and Uncoated Paper,
Tag Stock, some Films, some
Synthetics
2 - 10 51 - 254 Medium Medium
PGR+
Coated and Glossy Paper, Tag
Stock, some Synthetics, Films
2 - 8 51 - 203 Medium Medium
SDR Synthetics, Films 4 - 6 102 - 152 High High
*Highly recommended for optimum print quality at speeds above 10 IPS.
Ribbon Requirements
Ribbon Core:
1.010” .006” (25.6 mm .2 mm) inner diameter; where the core is not
to protrude beyond ribbon’s edge.
Maximum Ribbon Length: 1968 feet (600 meters)
[1]
The ribbon width should exceed the web width of the label (label + liner).
Approved Media
Specially formulated for optimum print quality and maximum printhead life, Datamax-O’Neil media and
ribbons are strongly suggested for use in your printer. The use of non-Datamax-O’Neil materials may
affect the print quality, performance, and life of the printer components (see the Operator’s Manual
Warranty Statement for details). For a current list of approved media and ribbons, contact a Media
Representative at (407) 523-5650.