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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 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.
