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Near-Edge Printhead
WHAT IS NEAR-EDGE TECHNOLOGY?
Sony Chemicals of America (one of the largest thermal ribbon manufactures) 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
printhead technology 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