Printronix T4204 - Manual (Page 211)

Genuine Printronix Media
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Besides the standard roll label configuration, Genuine Printronix ThermaLine
labels are also available in fanfold configurations.
Type
Media
(Stock)
Ribbon Features
Typical
Applications
Direct Thermal Paper Label
Tag
Synthetic
Label 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. Shipping.
Inventory Tracking.
Thermal
Transfer Paper Label
Tag Printronix
Economy Wax Lowest cost thermal
transfer combination.
Most commonly used.
Low environmental
durability.
Low abrasion resistance.
Longer life than direct
thermal. Shipping.
Inventory Tracking.
Product Labelling.
Compliance
Labeling.
Thermal
Transfer Paper Label
Tag
Synthetic
Label
Tyvek ® and
Valeron ®
Printronix
Prime Wax Mid-range wax resin
performance and
characteristics at economy
wax prices.
Darker, razor-sharp,
smudge-proof images. Same as economy
applications with
advantage of
supporting
Polypropylene,
Polyethylene,
Polyolefin, and
Valeron media.
Thermal
Transfer Paper Label
Tag
Synthetic
Label Printronix
Premium
Resin Better environmental
durability.
Better abrasion resistance
than wax.
More expensive than wax.
Good aesthetic
appearance. Retail applications
where labels are
handled.
Excellent for most
applications.
Compliance
Labelling.
Thermal
Transfer Synthetic
Label Printronix
Harsh
Environment
Resin High environmental
durability.
High physical durability.
Excellent aesthetic
appearance.
Most expensive label/tag
combination. High temperature
environments.
Medical
applications.
Outdoor
environments.
Environments with
chemicals.
Compliance
labelling.