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Not sure which product fits your specialized application?   Which is right for me: Direct Thermal or Thermal Transfer?




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Direct Thermal or Thermal Transfer


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Which product fits my specific application?

RICOH takes the position of your business partner in that we want your product to be the best that it can be, using the most economical solutions. We don't want you to use something that isn't exactly what you need! Please refer to this checklist in deciding which Ricoh line is right for you. If you have any questions that aren't answered here, please feel free to e-mail us! Once you've chosen the right product line, be sure to view all the options in that line before making your final selection!


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Direct Thermal

Direct Thermal Paper

130NIR-2, N140LA, 150LH, 150LA-1

Direct Thermal Film (Synthetic)

120LDS, 120LES
High-speed Printing
N140LA, 150LA-1 (for ladder bar code), 150TLA
Water Resistance
All Ricoh Direct Thermal Products
High Heat Resistance
Solvent Resistance
All Ricoh Direct Thermal Products
Image Density
All Ricoh Direct Thermal Products
Environmental Resistance
All Ricoh Direct Thermal Products
Tear Strength
Light Resistance

All Ricoh Direct Thermal Products

Thermal Transfer Ribbon
Wax-Resin Ribbon B110A, B210A, B310A, B410A, B610A, B120E and B130ED
Resin Ribbon B110C, B110CR, B110CU, B120EC and B120HS
Resin Ribbon for Textile D110C, D210A and D310A
Scratch Resistance
Heat Resistance

B110C, B110CR, B110CU, D110C

Solvent Resistance

B110C, B110CR, B110CU, D110C

UL Recognition

B110C, B110CR, B110CU

Cloth Printing / Care Label
Adhesives
High Initial Tack
G5, G22
Ultimate Adhesion
All Ricoh Adhesives
FDA Compliance (Incidental)
All Ricoh Adhesives
Low Application Temperature
G12, G20
Wide Service Temperature Range
G12, G20
Surface Bond Strength
G5, G12, G20, G22
Moisture Tolerance
G12, G20
Removable
G8
Rubber Base
G5, G22
Acrylic Base
G12, G8, G20


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Direct Thermal or Thermal Transfer Ribbon

Thermal Transfer
Direct Thermal
Heat Resistance

                  Excellent

Good

Solvent Resistance
Excellent
Good
Water Resistance
Excellent
Excellent
Image Quality
High
High
Image Life*
Long
High-Speed Printing
Up to 25IPS**
Up to 10IPS (150LA-1)
Cloth Printing / Care Label
Yes (D110C)
Not Applicable
Outdoor Use
Yes
Limited
Availability
Widely Available
Wide Product Range
Operational Cost***
Medium
Low
Media Shelf Life
See Ricoh Warranty Policy
See Ricoh Warranty Policy

* Based upon exposure to environmental contaminants

** For date/time marking applications (B120HS)

*** Comparison based on standard cost of thermal paper and wax/resin ribbon

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