Marking Systems Printers Operator's Handbook

High Energy Ribbon Limitations
When using the high energy ribbon option:
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Use a print speed of 2.5IPS (inches per second).
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Printhead warranty is reduced to 100,000 inches.
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Serial bar codes cannot be printed.
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Do not use peel mode.
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No more than 20% of the supply should have print (black
coverage).
CAUTION
The high energy ribbon may break or stick to the
supply when more than 20% of the supply
contains print.
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Only white high energy supply should be used for bar code
printing.
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Reverse fonts cannot be used.
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A non-printing area of at least .1 inch (2.54 mm) must exist on
the left and right edge of the ribbon.
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Do not print horizontal lines or bars.
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Graphics are limited.
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