Performing a Media Scratch Test
Performing a Media Scratch Test

Performing a Media Scratch Test

Use this method to perform the media scratch test.
  1. Scratch the print surface of the media with a fingernail or pen cap. Press firmly and quickly while dragging it across the media surface. Direct thermal media is chemically treated to print (expose) when heat is applied. This test method uses friction heat to expose the media.
  2. Did a black mark appear on the media?
    If a black mark...
    Then the media is...
    Appears on the media
    Direct thermal—No ribbon is required.
    Does not appear on the media
    Thermal transfer—A ribbon is required. Your printer does not support this media.