ZEBRA ZT230 User Manual

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Introduction

Media Type How it Looks Description

Continuous

RollMedia

Roll media is wound on a core that can be 25 to 76 mm (1

in. to 3in.) in diameter.

Continuous roll media does not have gaps, holes, notches,

or black marks to indicate label separations. This allows the

image to be printed anywhere on the label. Sometimes a

cutter is used to cut apart individual labels.

Table 1Roll and Fanfold Media(Continued)

Ribbon Overview

Ribbon is a thin film that is coated on one side with wax, resin, or wax resin, which is transferred to the

media during the thermal transfer process. The media determines whether you need to use ribbon and

how wide the ribbon must be.

When ribbon is used, it 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.

When to Use Ribbon

Thermal transfer media requires ribbon for printing while direct thermal media does not. Todetermine if

ribbon must be used with a particular media, perform a media scratch test.

Scratch Test

1. Scratch the print surface of the media rapidly with your fingernail.

2. Did a black mark appear on the media?

If a black mark... Then the media is...

Does not appear on

the media

Thermal transfer. A ribbon is required.

Appears on the media Direct thermal. No ribbon is required.

Coated Side of Ribbon

Ribbon can be wound with the coated side on the inside or outside. This printer can only use ribbon that

is coated on the outside. If you are unsure which side of a particular roll of ribbon is coated, perform an

adhesive test or a ribbon scratch test to determine which side is coated.

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ZEBRA ZT230 Direct Thermal Only Industrial Label Printer Serial