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R4Mplus User Guide

Ribbon

Ribbon is a thin film carrying wax or wax resin that is transferred to the media during the 
thermal transfer process. The media determines whether you need to use ribbon and 
determines the minimum width of the ribbon. Consider the following:

• Thermal transfer — ribbon needed.

The ribbon must be as wide as or wider than the media being used. If the ribbon is 
narrower than the media, areas of the printhead are unprotected and subject to premature 
wear. 

• Direct thermal transfer — no ribbon needed.

When printing in direct thermal mode, ribbon is not used and should not be loaded in the 
printer.

Caution • The ribbon must be as wide or wider than the media being used. If the ribbon is 
narrower than the media, areas of the printhead are unprotected and subject to premature 
wear.