CORRECT STORING THERMAL PAPER ROLL

For long-term storage, store thermal paper in the dark at an average ambient temperature of less than 25°C and a relative humidity of less than 65%.

Thermal paper begins to develop color at between 60°C to 100°C and reaches applicable density at between 70°C to 120°C. The paper, however, displays similar signs of development under high temperature or high humidity conditions. If the paper is used continuously at temperatures of 40°C or above for more than 24 hours, attention should be paid to the ambient temperature and humidity.

AVOID HOT AND HUMID ENVIRONMENTS

For long-term storage, store thermal paper in the dark at an average ambient temperature of less than 25°C and relative humidity of less than 65%.

The thermal paper begins to develop color between 60°C to 100°C and reaches applicable density between 70°C to 120°C. The paper, however, displays similar signs of development under high temperature or high humidity conditions. If the paper is used continuously at 40°C or above temperatures for more than 24 hours, attention should be paid to the ambient temperature and humidity.

AVOID EXPOSURE TO DIRECT SUNLIGHT

The paper will be yellow if exposed to direct sunlight for prolonged periods. The printed image also tends to fade in direct sunlight.

The image tends to fade when left exposed to conventional fluorescent light for prolonged periods of time. Therefore printed paper should be filed soon after printing.

DO NOT USE SOLVENT-TYPE ADHESIVES

Adhesives containing volatile organic solvents, such as alcohols, esters, ketones, etc., cause color formation.

Adhesives based on starch, PVA, or CMC are harmless and hence recommended.

AVOID CONTACT WITH PLASTICIZERS

PVC film contains plasticizers such as esterphtalate and prolonged contact reduces the forming imageability of the paper and causes printed images to fade as well. When storing the paper, files and cases made of polyolefins or polyesters are recommended.

Self-adhesive cellophane tapes might contain plasticizers that cause the printed image to fade. Tacking thermal paper with double-sided self-adhesive tape, applied to the backside of thermal paper, is not recommended.

The wax-type paper might also contain plasticizer and cause the image fading of thermal paper. Do not store these two types of paper in the same file or case.

OTHERS

Avoid direct contact with freshly developed diazo copying paper as it might induce color forming on the surface of thermal paper.

Avoid direct contact with carbon as well as carbonless copying papers as these might reduce printability or cause the printed image of thermal paper to fade.

Human body fluids like sweat cause the printed image of thermal paper to fade. Please pay attention to proper paper handling.

Thermal paper sheets must be stored with their printed surface separate because the printed image might be slightly transferred from one surface to the other.

Frictional heat induced by scratching or pressure by hard metal objects, fingernails, etc., causes images to be developed. Please pay attention to proper paper handling and avoid, e.g., transportation of heavy jumbo rolls by rolling them on the floor.

Please contact our customer service for assistance in selecting a suitable paper from our range of durable and extra-durable grades.