Media Options for Intermec IPL Devices
If the Family selected is Family Driver and the Model selected is IPL
Intermec Printer Language, a printer control language., then the Media tab displays the following options. Some options may not be relevant to some device models.
If the Family selected is Intermec and an IPL model is selected, then only options appropriate to that model are displayed. For more information about drivers and Loftware Enterprise™ SP, see Managing Devices.
| Option | Description | Values |
|---|---|---|
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Media Type |
The print method used by the device. |
Direct Thermal (No Ribbon): Uses heat sensitive label stock without the ribbon. The print head is activated as the label moves underneath heating the label stock and activating the heat sensitive material in the stock causing darkening of the material. To increase the quality of the print decrease/increase the speed and increase/decrease the heat as necessary. Thermal Transfer (Ribbon): Uses ribbon and non-heat sensitive label stock to print. The print head is activated as the label moves underneath heating the ribbon material and melting it onto the label. To increase the quality of the print decrease/increase the speed and increase/decrease the heat as necessary. Do Not Send Option: No value for this option is sent to the device. Select this value if you want to configure the option at your device. |
|
Label Stock |
The type of media loaded in the device. |
Continuous: No gaps, notches, or perforations between labels. Die Cut Labels: Stock that has a gap between each label. Mark Stock: Stock with a black mark opposite print side. Do Not Send Option: No value for this option is sent to the device. Select this value if you want to configure the option at your device. |
| Print Speed | Speed at which the label travels over the print head. |
2 to 12 inches per second Do Not Send Option: No value for this option is sent to the device. Select this value if you want to configure the option at your device. Default: 6 |
| Head Temperature | Darkness of the print. |
-10 to 10 Default: 0 |
| Media Sensitivity | Amount of heat required by the printhead to image a label. |
0 to 999 Default: 424 |