Printronix SL4M - Manual (Page 16)

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Chapter 1 Thermal Consumables
• Network Interface Card User's Manual — Information about network
protocols, configuration, and operation.
• PrintNet Enterprise Suite User’s Manual — Information about the remote
management software utility which allows you to organize all of the
printers in your office remotely in a single database, download software
and printer settings from a host computer with a single mouse click.
• XML Direct for Oracle Quick Start Guide — Explains the use of the XML
language with the Printronix® SL4M/T4M XML Direct printer.
• XML Direct for SAP Quick Setup Guide — Explains the use of the XML
language with the Printronix SL4M/T4M XML Direct printer.
• RFID Label Reference Manual — Explains the use of the Printronix
SL4M/T4M printer and RFID label application.
Thermal Consumables
Media Selection
Since there are two print modes of operation, there are two kinds of thermal
media:
• Direct thermal media
• Thermal transfer media
Direct thermal media is paper coated with special chemicals that act as an
accelerator, acceptor dye, and binder. During direct thermal mode, the heat
from the thermal printhead contacts the paper, causing a chemical reaction
which results in a printed image.
Thermal transfer media requires ribbon. A wide range of Printronix thermal
transfer media is available, such as film or synthetic paper substitutes. Most
of these media options can be die-cut for easy label applications. The wide
selection of media sizes and face stocks have been tested with Printronix
ribbons for print quality and usage. Consult your Genuine Printronix Supplies
Catalog, see “Printronix Customer Support Center” on page 273, or access
the Printronix web page at
www.printronix.com .
NOTE: The term “media” used in this manual refers to all the different kinds
of label or tag stock that can be used in the printer.
See “Genuine Printronix Media” on page 259 for more information.
Ribbons
Printronix offers a wide range of ribbons specifically engineered to enhance
printing capabilities and to prevent premature printhead wear. Therefore, you
should use a Genuine Printronix Thermal Ribbon in your printer.
See “Genuine Printronix Thermal Transfer Ribbons” on page 258 for more
information.