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Pentax thermal paper for pocket jet ii & iii printers
#20 Heavy Duty Thermal Roll Paper - 6 pk. of 100 ft. Per Roll
8 1/2 by 11 print format or 600 letter size sheets
(this is not cheap receipt type paper)
For hands-free printing in your vehicle or outfits all PocketJet II's and III's
When talking about thermal paper grades, one usually goes by the Alpha grading system which means that the higher the number, the higher the grade (or in the case of thermal paper, the higher the resistance and stability).
For instance, an Alpha grading of 300 would refer to thermal paper that would be used for gas station receipts and other documents with a short life-span (meaning simply that people tend to throw these away almost as soon as they receive them, so a high-quality paper is not important). An Alpha grading of 800, (ETS Super Thermal is Alpha 800) on the other hand, would refer to paper that is used for medical prescriptions and which should have a longer storage life, (usually around seven to ten years).
Another criteria is resistance. You have high heat resistance, high resistance to ultraviolet light, super high sensitivity, intense heat resistance, superb dot production, and a few others. Heat resistance ranges from 60 to 100 degrees Centigrade.
Thickness is another aspect to consider. Thickness ranges from 64 to 190 mm. The weight of the thermal paper is part of determining its grade. Weights can range from 55 to 170 grams.
What the thermal paper is being used for will also determine grade. For example, do you need to print parking tickets, grocery tickets, train and airline tickets or industrial use tags? Obviously, the industrial tags would require a higher grade thermal paper such as ETS Super Thermal.
As for shelf life, the higher the grade, the longer the shelf life. And you can even extend the shelf life of the paper by storing it carefully some manufacturers say that storing their higher grade thermal papers in a dark location with moderate humidity and at the recommended temperature will make them perform at a satisfactory level for at least three years from the date they were manufactured.
The grade of thermal paper will also determine the degree of durability or what the paper industry calls fade resistance. Obviously, the higher the grade, the higher the resistance. Those with superior resistance are usually manufactured with special dyes and co-reactant technologies for image production. Care must be taken however not to over-expose thermal paper for prolonged period to UV light as discoloration may occur.
It is recommended that no matter how high the thermal paper grade is, measures must be taken to protect them from contact with plastic wraps, adhesives, industrial glues, wet toner, and copies of certain types of carbon paper. Thermal printers impose strict specifications for thermal paper. The kind of thermal paper to be used will depend on the model or brand of the printer. Specifications may cover base, weight, caliper, smoothness or degree of glossiness, stiffness and resistance to tear and fade. The quality of the image also plays a key role in thermal paper grading. Whatever the grade, suitability of the application must take precedence. If run traffic tickets you may be the subject of a court inquiry, you will want to have a superior grade type of thermal paper the kind that would last at least 10 years. Not only should they hold up to time, but they must be able to preserve whatever image is printed ETS Super Thermal is your solution.
ETS 800 Super Thermal -The Only Paper Made for
8 1/2" x 100 Thermal Paper for Pentax
This #20 Heavy Thermal Paper
Pentax Pocket Jet II & III Printers
Order # 202834 *$36.00 Per Case of 6 units Compare at $48.00 for lower grades
*Ask us about quantity discounts
We recycle an average of 30,000 to 35,000 pounds of trim waste, paper cores and packaging materials each year. Recycling is an important way for individuals and businesses alike to reduce the waste we generate and reduce the negative impact of that waste on our environment. Recycling conserves our natural resources, saves landfill space, conserves energy and reduces pollution. Recent changes for 2009 include recycling of all packaging materials and plastic cores. We have been able to reduce our landfill waste from five dumpsters to one per week.
Increased the use of recycled cores and cartons.
Increased our use of re-manufactured pallets.
Increased use of waste from cut sheet production for internal copy paper.
Increased the use of duplex printing of copies and reports.
