WHAT IS NEAR EDGE TECHNOLOGY?
Sony Chemicals of America (one of the largest thermal ribbon
manufacturers) says...
Near edge or corner edge technology is the latest innovation in thermal transfer
printers and offers several advantages over traditional printing methods.
Near edge was introduced as the fastest way to print via thermal transfer. The
"floating" printhead lasts longer than traditional printheads because less
pressure is applied during the printing process. The printhead also has a chance to cool
down between pulses due to the quick peel angle inherent in near edge printing technology.
This prevents a continuous rise in printhead temperature during operation, reducing
printhead wear. It has also been reported that near edge prints better images, due to the
floating printhead tracking the media better and the quick peel giving the image a clearer
printhead element pattern. And because there is no media thickness adjustment necessary
with near edge printers, set-up time is significantly reduced.
Sony White Paper on Near Edge Technology |
