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Appendix B — Media Specifications
Transfer Ribbons
Intermec offer three types of thermal transfer ribbons optimized for dif-
ferent purposes:
• General Purpose (GP/TMX 1100, TMX 1500) transfer ribbons
allow high speed printing and give a good printout, but are somewhat
sensitive to smearing. They may be the best choice for uncoated and
coated papers.
• High Performance (HP/TMX 2500) transfer ribbons allow high
speed printing and gives a highly readable and defined printout on
most face materials with smooth surfaces. They have good “smear
resistance” and are most suitable for intricate logotypes and images on
matte coated papers and synthetic face materials.
• High Resistance (HR/TMX 3200) transfer ribbons give an extremely
durable printout, which is resistant to most chemical agents and high
temperatures. However, such transfer ribbons set high demands on the
receiving face material, which must be very smooth, such as polyes-
ters.
The use of HR/TMX 3200 ribbons requires the print speed and the
energy supplied by the printhead to be controlled with great accu-
racy according to the receiving face material. Consult your Intermec
distributor.
Note: Intermec thermal transfer ribbons are engineered specifi-
cally for the EasyCoder printheads.