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Infra-Red (IR) Material |
Visible Light Non-IR Material |
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Material Description |
A high sensitivity IR scanable direct thermal material suitable for barcode scanning from the visible light spectrum (633 nm) to the infrared spectrum (up to 1000 nm). |
A medium sensitivity direct thermal material suitable for barcode scanning in the visible light spectrum (633 nm).
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Environmental stability |
Thermal chemicals are more sensitive to light. Recommended that product be stored in dark cool environment. |
Thermal chemicals are more stable than IR. Not as susceptible to light degradation. |
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Printer |
Recommended for use in high speed printer |
Recommended for use in standard speed printer |
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Scanner Type |
IR scanner |
Visible light scanner |
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Print Quality |
Excellent print quality (better than non-IR at same printer setting) |
Good print quality (but not as good as IR at same printer setting) |
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Scannability of clean barcode |
Excellent (same as non-IR) |
Excellent (same as IR) |
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Scannability of contaminated barcode |
Good |
Poor |
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Cost |
Up to twice as much as Non-IR |
As much as 50% less than IR |
