Toshiba B-SP2D - Manual (Page 38)

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EO1-33038 9. CARE/HANDLING OF THE MEDIA
9. CARE/HANDLING OF THE MEDIA
9. CARE/HANDLING OF THE MEDIA
CAUTION!
Be sure to read carefully and understand the Supply Manual. Use only media
that meets specified requirements. Use of non-specified media may shorten
the head life and result in problems with bar code readability or print quality.
All media should be handled with care to avoid any damage to the media or
printer. Read the following guideline carefully.
• Do not store the media for longer than the manufactures recommended
shelf life.
• Store media rolls on the flat end, do not store them on the curved sides
as this might flatten that side causing erratic media advance and poor
print quality.
• Store the media in plastic bags and always reseal after opening.
Unprotected media can get dirty and the extra abrasion from the dust
and dirt particles will shorten the print head life.
• Store the media in a cool, dry place. Avoid areas where they would be
exposed to direct sunlight, high temperature, high humidity, dust or gas.
• The thermal paper used for direct thermal printing must not have
specifications which exceed Ca ++ 800 ppm, Na + 800 ppm, K + 800 ppm
and Cl – 600 ppm.
• Some ink used on pre-printed labels may contain components which
shorten the print head's product life. Do not use labels pre-printed with
ink which contains hard substances such as carbonic calcium (CaCO
3
)
and kaolin (Al
2
O
3
, 2SiO
2
, 2H
2
O).
For further information please contact your local distributor or your media
manufacturer.