The following OEM thermal papers have been tested by IBM Retail Store Solutions for use with IBM SureMark 4610 printers. This testing program only applies to the specific paper products listed below. IBM testing only confirms that use of these papers will not negatively affect the operating life of the various 4610 printer mechanisms, specifically only the thermal print head and thermal paper cutter blades in a controlled environment. IBM testing only confirms the following:
1) Use of these papers will not negatively affect the operating life of the various 4610 printer mechanisms, specifically only the thermal print head and thermal paper cutter blades in a controlled environment.
2) Use of these papers will not negatively affect the paper feeding performance of the printer in various temperature and humidity operating environments.
IBM’s thermal paper testing does not warrant any other claims made by the paper manufacturer, including archive life and sensitivity, some of which are provided by the paper manufacturers and included for convenience in the "descriptions" column of the chart below. For specific paper information, please contact the manufacturer directly.
Printer reliability and performance are directly related to the quality of the supplies used by the customer. Using only papers that are on the following tested papers list will help to ensure that your printers will perform well over an extended period of time. Use of papers not included on the tested papers list may result in a billable service call if printer failures are determined by IBM to be the result of using these papers. Thermal paper with post-processing, such as (but not limited to) preprinted watermarks, coupons, or advertisements printed on the front or back of the paper, is not tested by IBM. Some inks and printing processes will work acceptably, while others will not. Printer problems that are caused by supplies that include preprinting may result in a billable service call, regardless of the existence of a service contract.
Please note that not all papers are supported on the 4610-2CR/2NR and 1NR/1NA printers.
Paper companies and IBM customers who wish to nominate a particular paper grade for testing should contact their IBM Representative.
| Company | Product | 4610 Printer | Descriptions | Contact |
| Appleton | Old Name: T1030 New Name: Alpha 400-2.3 | TI 1/2
TI 3/45
TF/M 6/7
TI 8/9
2CR/2NR/1NR | Economy POS grade for retail use. Good general imaging characteristics. Suited for flexographic and UV litho printing front and back | Customer Service
Phone (800) 922-1729
Fax (800) 922-1712 |
| Appleton | Alpha 400-2.1 | TI 1/2
TI 3/45
TF/M 6/7
TI 8/9 | Lower caliper economy POS grade for retail use. Good general imaging characteristics. | Customer Service
Phone (800) 922-1729
Fax (800) 922-1712 |
| Appleton | Old Name: T1012A
New Name: Alpha 800-2.4 | TI 1/2
TI 3/45
TF/M 6/7
TI 8/9 | High sensitivity POS grade. Excellent barcode and graphics imaging. Suited for flexographic and UV litho printing front and back | Customer Service
Phone (800) 922-1729
Fax (800) 922-1712 |
| Appleton | Old Name: Superior
New Name: Alpha 900-3.4 | TI 1/2
TI 3/45
TF/M 6/7
TI 8/9 | Heavy weight, high sensitivity POS grade.
Bond-like paper feel | Customer Service
Phone (800) 922-1729
Fax (800) 922-1712 |
| Jujo Thermal | AF50KS-E
| TI 1/2
TI 3/45
TF/M 6/7
TI 8/9 | Premium grade for cash registers, receipt, coupon and P.O.S. use. Excellent imaging characteristics for letters, numbers and barcodes. Available through the global sales office networks of Mitsui & Co. and Japan Pulp and Paper (please visit www.Jujothermal.com for details). | Jujo Thermal Sales and Customer Service +358 2 8393 2900, email Jujosales@jujothermal.com |
| Jujo Thermal | TF50KS-E | 2CR/2NR/1NR | Premium long life grade for demanding cash register, receipt, coupon and P.O.S. use, with 10 year image stability guarantee. Excellent imaging characteristics for letters, numbers and barcodes. Excellent resistance against heat, plasticizers (PVC), oil, grease and water. Available through the global sales office networks of Mitsui & Co. and Japan Pulp and Paper (please visit www.Jujothermal.com for details). | Jujo Thermal Sales and Customer Service +358 2 8393 2900, email Jujosales@jujothermal.com |
| Jujo Thermal | AP50KS-FZ | TI 1/2
TI 3/45
TF/M 6/7
TI 8/9 | Premium long life grade for demanding cash register, receipt, coupon and P.O.S. use, with 10 year image stability guarantee. Excellent imaging characteristics for letters, numbers and barcodes. Excellent resistance against heat, plasticizers (PVC), oil, grease and water. Available through the global sales office networks of Mitsui & Co. and Japan Pulp and Paper (please visit www.Jujothermal.com for details). | Jujo Thermal Sales and Customer Service +358 2 8393 2900, email Jujosales@jujothermal.com |
| Kanzaki | P-300 | TI 1/2
TI 3/45
TF/M 6/7
TI 8/9 | Lightweight POS grade, retail application use.
Good imaging for letters, numbers and barcodes. Lower image density. | (888) 526-9254
Customer Service
(413) 736 3216 |
| Kanzaki | P-300-2 | TI 1/2
TI 3/45
TF/M 6/7
TI 8/9
2CR/2NR/1NR | A light weight and lower caliper POS grade. Designed for yielding additional feet per roll to reduce the cost of freight, roll changes and storage/handling. Good image for numbers, text and barcodes | (888) 526-9254
Customer Service
(413) 736 3216 |
| Kanzaki | P-310 | TI 1/2
TI 3/45
TF/M 6/7
TI 8/9 | Similar to P-300 but with higher basis weight.
Good imaging for letters, numbers and barcodes. | (888) 526-9254
Customer Service
(413) 736 3216 |
| Kanzaki | P-350 | TI 1/2
TI 3/45
TF/M 6/7
TI 8/9 | Typical POS application. Provides best degree of image density for printing while maintaining sharp barcode definition. | (888) 526-9254
Customer Service
(413) 736 3216 |
| Kanzaki | P-350-2 | TI 1/2
TI 3/45
TF/M 6/7
TI 8/9 | Typical POS application. Provides best degree of image density for printing while maintaining sharp barcode definition. | (888) 526-9254
Customer Service
(413) 736 3216 |
| Koehler | KT 48 F20 | TI 1/2
TI 3/45
TF/M 6/7
TI 8/9
2CR/2NR/1NR | Designed for typical POS applications with excellent imaging characteristics | Customer Service
Phone 516-773-4337
Fax 516-773-2976 |
| Koehler | KT55F18
KT55F20 | TI 1/2
TI 3/45
TF/M 6/7
TI 8/9
2CR/2NR/1NR | Designed for typical POS applications with excellent imaging characteristics. | Customer Service
Phone 516-773-4337
Fax 516-773-2976 |
| Mitsubishi | F-5041 | TI 1/2
TI 3/45
TF/M 6/7
TI 8/9 | Universal POS grade with high sensitivity and good thermal imaging qualities, for use in retail applications. Available through Mitsubishi's extensive worldwide sales and marketing
networks, including North America, Latin America, Europe and Asia. | Mr. Ted Rice
Phone 212-605-2525 |
| Mitsubishi | P-5045 | TI 1/2
TI 3/45
TF/M 6/7
TI 8/9 | Universal POS grade with high sensitivity, good thermal imaging qualities and enhanced resistance against environmental influences. For use in retail & medical applications. Available through Mitsubishi's extensive worldwide sales and marketing networks, including North America, Latin America, Australia, Europe and Asia. | Mr. Ted Rice
Phone 212-605-2525 |
| Torraspapel | Termax SF1 | TI 1/2
TI 3/45
TF/M 6/7
TI 8/9 | Thermal paper, non top coated, designed for the standard POS and other direct thermal applications.
The high accuracy of the coating system used to manufacture the product, provides an outstanding definition of the thermal image. | Torraspapel Carbonless and Thermal Division.
Marketing Dept.
Phone: +34 93 482 10 91
Fax: + 34 93 482 09 10
e-mail: mktform@torraspapel.com |
