Swecoin US, Inc. - World Leader in Thermal Kiosk Ticket Printers: Resources: Paper Specifications


	Useful Information
	Critical measurements used in formulas and specifications: 1. ID: Inside diameter of the core. This measures the actual space between the inside walls of the core 2. OD (or "d"): Outside diameter of the core. This measures the distance from outside surface to outside surface. 3. D: Outside diameter of the completed roll 4. Caliper (or "T"): the thickness of the paper in inches (mils / 1000) 5. Length (or "L"): the length of the paper in feet 6. Width (or W): the width of the roll in inches 7. Weight (or w): the weight of the roll in pounds or #			To find the length of a roll: Click here for a paper length calculator!
	Equivalent Basis Weights Bond, Ledger Lbs / 500 sheets 17" x 22"		g/m
	9		34
	10		37
	10		38
	11		41
	12		45
	12		46
	13		49
	14		53
	15		56
	16		59
	16		60
	18		67
	18		68
	20		74
	20		75
	22		81
	24		89
	24		90
	26		96
	28		104
	28		105
	30		111
	31		118
	32		120
	35		133
	36		135
	39		148
	40		149


	Swecoin Paper Specification

		TTP10x0 / 20x0	TTP70x0	TTP8x00
	Max. Paper Weight	30 #	33 #	33 #
	Max. Paper Thickness	4.4 mils (.111mm)	5.3 mils (.135mm)	5.3 mils (.135mm)
	Surface Smoothness	450-s minimum according to Bekk TAPPI T 479	450-s minimum according to Bekk TAPPI T 479	450-s minimum according to Bekk TAPPI T 479
	Reflection	80% minimum according to SCAN P3	80% minimum according to SCAN P3	80% minimum according to SCAN P3
	Core	Paper or Plastic	Paper or Plastic	Paper or Plastic
	Core Inner Diameter	1" (25.4mm)	1" (25.4mm)	2" (51mm)
	Paper End	Must not be glued to the core	Must not be glued to the core	Must not be glued to the core
	Paper Width	2.28" +0/-.012 (58mm +0/-0.3)	3.149" +0/-.012 (80mm +0/-0.3)	8.5" +0/-.012 (216mm +0/-0.3) [A4 available]
	Paper Width	For 20x0: Above, as well as 3.149 +0/-.012 (80mm +0/-0.3)	4.4" +0/-.012 (112mm +0/-0.3)	8.5" +0/-.012 (216mm +0/-0.3) [A4 available]
	Roll Max Diameter	6" (150mm)	6" (150mm)	6" (150mm)
	Roll Max Diameter	For 20x0: 10" (250mm)	8" (200mm)	10" (250mm)
	Thermal Coating	Outer side	Outer side	Outer side
	Sensitivity	Activated at approx. 68°C, Saturated at approx. 75°C	Activated at approx. 68°C, Saturated at approx. 75°C	Activated at approx. 68°C, Saturated at approx. 75°C
	Dynamic Sensitivity	1.14 ± 0.04OD	1.14 ± 0.04OD	1.14 ± 0.04OD
	Top Coating	Standard, semi or UV	Standard, semi or UV	Standard, semi or UV
	Tear-off Perforation	Punching must be done from outer side (thermal coating side) with sharp perforation tool	Punching must be done from outer side (thermal coating side) with sharp perforation tool	Punching must be done from outer side (thermal coating side) with sharp perforation tool
	Preprinting	To endure the heat developed during printing, the preprint must meet the requirements applicable for preprinting intended for laser printing. OCR-blind ink must be used for preprint on the inner side of the roll.	To endure the heat developed during printing, the preprint must meet the requirements applicable for preprinting intended for laser printing. OCR-blind ink must be used for preprint on the inner side of the roll.	To endure the heat developed during printing, the preprint must meet the requirements applicable for preprinting intended for laser printing. OCR-blind ink must be used for preprint on the inner side of the roll.
		Ink used for preprinting on the thermal side must be nonabrasive.	Ink used for preprinting on the thermal side must be nonabrasive.	Ink used for preprinting on the thermal side must be nonabrasive.
		The ink must not smear while wound up on the supply roll or during the printing process.	The ink must not smear while wound up on the supply roll or during the printing process.	The ink must not smear while wound up on the supply roll or during the printing process.
	Black Mark	See Description Below	See Description Below	See Description Below
	Sensor Position	25mm before cutter, and 9.1mm from right edge of ticket when seen from the front of the printer. Mark length range 3 to 18 mm, default 5mm. Mark width minimum 5mm, centered on the sensor position; recommended width is 9mm.	25mm before cutter, and 9.1mm from left edge of ticket when seen from the front of the printer. Mark length range 3 to 16 mm, default 5mm. Mark width minimum 5mm, centered on the sensor position; recommended width is 9mm.	45mm before cutter, and 22-42mm from right edge of ticket when seen from the front of the printer. Mark length range 5 to 10 mm, default 5mm. Mark width minimum 5mm, centered on the sensor position; recommended width is 5mm.
	Sensor Position	For 20x0: Depends on which paper guide is fitted. With 58/60mm, 22mm from paper center. With 80/82.5mm, 30mm from paper center. Mark length range 3 to 18mm, default 5mm. Mark width minimum 5mm, centered on sensor position; recommended width is 9mm. Distance from sensor to cutter is 25mm.
	Print Density	Standard wet offset mode is recommended for printing of the black-marks. The full mark area must be printed. Screen-printing is not allowed. Measurement of print density must be performed relative to the white paper background.	Standard wet offset mode is recommended for printing of the black-marks. The full mark area must be printed. Screen-printing is not allowed. Measurement of print density must be performed relative to the white paper background.	Standard wet offset mode is recommended for printing of the black-marks. The full mark area must be printed. Screen-printing is not allowed. Measurement of print density must be performed relative to the white paper background.
	Print Density	Using a MacBeth densitometer, the print density must be greater than 1.3. Anti-gloss filter is not allowed. Using a Gretag or GretagMacbeth densitometer, the print density must be greater than 1.5. The reflection from the black mark must be less than 10%. The reflection from the paper must exceed 80%.	Using a MacBeth densitometer, the print density must be greater than 1.3. Anti-gloss filter is not allowed. Using a Gretag or GretagMacbeth densitometer, the print density must be greater than 1.5. The reflection from the black mark must be less than 10%. The reflection from the paper must exceed 80%.	Using a MacBeth densitometer, the print density must be greater than 1.3. Anti-gloss filter is not allowed. Using a Gretag or GretagMacbeth densitometer, the print density must be greater than 1.5. The reflection from the black mark must be less than 10%. The reflection from the paper must exceed 80%.
	Preprinting	Preprinting in the zone passing over the black mark sensor is not recommended. If required, OCR-blind type ink must be used (outside the 700-1100 nm range)	Preprinting in the zone passing over the black mark sensor is not recommended. If required, OCR-blind type ink must be used (outside the 700-1100 nm range)	Preprinting in the zone passing over the black mark sensor is not recommended. If required, OCR-blind type ink must be used (outside the 700-1100 nm range)
	Punched Holes	Punching must be done from the thermally coated side. Distorted print can be expected within a zone of approximately 2mm around the edges of the hole. The function must be tested.	Punching must be done from the thermally coated side. Distorted print can be expected within a zone of approximately 2mm around the edges of the hole. The function must be tested.	Punching must be done from the thermally coated side. Distorted print can be expected within a zone of approximately 2mm around the edges of the hole. The function must be tested.

	Aligning Preprint and Thermal Print
The printer can synchronize the cutting of the receipt with black-marks printed on the back of the paper. You use this function when you have preprint on the receipt and you don't want a cut in the middle of that preprint or text printed on top of the preprint. The sensor used to detect the black-marks is the same sensor as used for paper-end detection. It is positioned 9mm from the right edge (left edge on 70x0) of the paper entry, and 25 mm (45mm on 8x00) behind the cutter (as seen from the presenter [output] side of the printer). The sensor accuracy is about ±0.5mm so avoid designing receipts with too high demands for synchronization. For the 2000 series, the position depends on the paper guide fitted. With 58 and 60mm guides, it is 22mm from the paper center, and with 80 and 82.5mm guides, it is 30mm from the paper center. The distance from the sensor to the cutter is 25mm. Image below is an example only. Please see the blackmark specification in the appropriate product's technical manual!