[Web4lib] Thermal Transfer Printers

[Lin Light]

Very good idea. I did have someone say that the plastic will increase the fade 
rate.

Lin


Lin Light
Head of Computer
 & Technical Services
Herrick District Library
300 South River Ave.
Holland, MI 49423
Voice 616-355-3727
Fax   616-355-1426

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From: "Sidey, Carolyne" <carolyne.sidey at xrcc.xeroxlabs.com>
To: "Jill Nehring" <jnehring at rhmlibrary.org>, <web4lib at webjunction.org>
Sent: Wed, 30 Sep 2009 16:29:01 -0400
Subject: Re: [Web4lib] Thermal Transfer Printers

> Do you put plastic label protectors over the labels?
> 
> If so, make sure that you use ones that block UV light. That is what
> fades them. Label protectors might be cheaper than a new printer :)
> 
> Carolyne
> 
>  Carolyne Sidey
> Manager, XRCC Library
> Xerox Research Centre of Canada
> 2660 Speakman Drive
> Mississauga ON CANADA
> L5K 2L1
> 
> 905.823.7091 x 302
> 905.822.7022  fax
> 
> carolyne.sidey at xerox.com
> 
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> [mailto:web4lib-bounces at webjunction.org] On Behalf Of Jill Nehring
> Sent: Wednesday, September 30, 2009 4:24 PM
> To: web4lib at webjunction.org
> Subject: [Web4lib] Thermal Transfer Printers
> 
> We've been using a Dymo LabelWriter 400 direct thermal printer for our
> spine labels for a few years now and are noticing the labels are
> starting to fade.
> I am researching the thermal transfer printing solution - thermal
> printing that also uses an ink ribbon. Is anyone else familiar with
> thermal transfer printers? Any recommendations for model and/or vendor?
> I would need a printer that will print from Horizon. Any suggestions
> would be much appreciated! Thanks!
> 
> --
> Jill Nehring
> Library Technology Assistant
> Richmond Heights Memorial Library
> 8001 Dale Avenue, Richmond Heights, MO 63117
> Phone: (314)-645-6202  Fax: (314)-781-3434 jnehring at rhmlibrary.org
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