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Appendix A. Consumable supplies
Paper specifications .......................81
Thermal paper ........................81
Document insert forms (Models TI1, TI2, TI3, TI4, TI8, TI9, TG3, TG4, TG8,
and TG9 only) .......................82
Single and multipart form specifications ..............82
Specifications for documents that can be flipped ..........82
Print ribbons (Models TI1, TI2, TI3, TI4, TI8, TI9, TG3, TG4, TG8, and TG9
only) ............................83
Expendable supplies .......................83
Paper specifications
Attention: Using an inferior grade of paper can affect print quality as well as the
life of print heads and the printer mechanism. See “Resources on the Internet” on
page 44 for information about OEM paper recommended for SureMark printers.
Note: When selecting a paper, ensure that the paper’s archive life meets the
requirements of the tax authorities of your country for archiving tax-related
data.
Thermal paper
The paper used in the thermal receipt station must meet the following requirements:
Width 79.5 ± 0.5 mm (3.13 ± 0.02 in.)
Outside Diameter
80 mm (3.15 in.) maximum for thermal/impact SureMark printers
90 mm (3.54 in.) maximum for single-station SureMark printers
Thickness
0.0457–0.094 mm (0.0018–0.0037 in.) operating thickness range
Important
Paper has a significant manufacturing tolerance and nominal paper
designations do not reflect actual measurements. The manufacturing
tolerance must fall within the published operating thickness range. IBM
strongly recommends that customers test paper in their specific
configuration before use. The intent of this specification is that if any
spot measurement of the paper is outside the specified range, the
paper is deemed not to meet the specification and the customer is
responsible for any problems caused by paper jams.
Weight
60±19g/m
2
(16 ± 5 lb)
The paper must be wound with the printing side facing out and with the outer edge
glued to prevent unraveling. The paper should not be attached to the core in any
manner. There should be 1.5 to 2.1 m (5 to 7 ft.) of red stripe at the end of the roll.
Note: Non-topcoated thermal paper can be recycled along with other paper
products. They can also be incinerated and sent to landfills with no more
effect on the environment than regular office paper waste.
Updated April 2, 2009
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