Zebra Technologies R170XiTM Printer User Manual


 
Specifications
Ribbon Specifications by Model
23063L-003 Rev. 2 12/23/04 R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide 145
Ribbon Specifications by Model
Refer to the table that follows for ribbon specifications for your type of printer.
Note • Match the ribbon to the label width and printhead width that you are using.
Ribbon must be wound with the coated side out.
Ribbon should be at least as wide as the labels to protect the printhead from excessive wear.
Ribbon Specifications R110Xi R170Xi
Printhead resolution 203 dots/inch
(8 dots/mm)
300 dots/inch(12 dots/mm)
Ribbon width—Minimum* 0.79 in. (20 mm) 2.0 in. (51 mm)
Ribbon width—Maximum
4.33 in. (110 mm) 6.7 in. (170 mm)
Standard length with 2:1 label to
ribbon ratio
984 ft (300 m) 984 ft (300 m)
Standard length with 3:1 label to
ribbon ratio
1476 ft (450 m) 1476 ft (450 m)
Ribbon core inside diameter 1.0 in. (25.4 mm) 1.0 in. (25.4 mm)
Maximum ribbon roll outside
diameter
3.2 in. (81.3 mm) 3.2 in. (81.3 mm)
* For RFID labels, the minimum ribbon width is determined by the minimum label width for the transponder being used. For the
list of approved transponders, go to http://www.rfid.zebra.com.