Attachment_4_-_Salient_Characteristics_7Dec2015.pdf

ATTACHMENT 4

SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS

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PRINTER CONSUMABLES

CATEGORY CHARACTERISTIC DESCRIPTION

TARGET DEVICES Thermal Transfer The requirement is for ribbons and labels to support a thermal transfer function primarily for an Intermec

PD42G, and PM4i printers. Thermal transfer Labels for other print devices maybe required specifically by Schedule of Supplies (Intermec 3100, 4400, 3400 and 4100).

TARGET DEVICES Direct Thermal There is no requirement for direct thermal or preprinted labels at this time.

TARGET DEVICES Laser Printer Included in this action are 3 items of consumables designed to be printed on a mid-range laser printer (Kyocera

FS-4200DN and FS-4020DN). The 3 items consist of 6 labels on an 8.5 inch x 11 inch liner or backing and paper with a perforation at the portrait mid-point in 20 BOND weight and 24 BOND weight and no laminate.

TARGET DEVICES (for Roll stock printers)

Printer Cleaning Materials

Included in this action is a requirement for print head cleaning materials and cards to maintain and clean the print head on an Intermec PM4i and PD42G printer. The item must be the same as of functionally equal to an Intermec 1-110501-00.

STANDARDS Applicable References References are under:

• MIL-PRF-61002B with Amendment 2 (5 June 2013 or later) for Type II Grade A Style 1 Composition a

(for paper labels with laminate).

• MIL-PRF-61002B with Amendment 2 (5 June 2013 or later) for Type II Grade A Style 1 Composition b or c (for same as or equal to Kimdura and Gloss Polyester, and advanced materials in labels and tags with exceptional durability requirements as defined in Schedule of Supplies).

• MIL-PRF-61002B with Amendment 2 (5 June 2013 or later) for Type I Grade A Style 1 Composition a (for label produced in sheets as defined in Schedule of Supplies).

• MIL-STD-129R (18 February 2014 or later as applicable), paragraph 5.1.2. Used as a reference only.

• MIL-STD-130N with Change 1 (16 November 2012 or later as applicable), paragraph 5.2.7.1 and

5.2.7.2. Used as a reference only.

ATTACHMENT 1

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PRINTER CONSUMABLES

STANDARDS Applicable Definitions • The definition of Width in this action is across the throat of the printer and perpendicular to the axis of travel.

• The definition of Length in this action is along or parallel to the axis of travel in the printer and is perpendicular to the throat of the printer.

• In all cases in this procurement when referring Width and Length the Width shall be the first number and the Length shall be the second. i.e.: 3x1 is 3 inches width and 1 inch in length. In cases of sheet stocks being fed to laser printers, the application is in portrait mode with a width of 8.5 inch and a length of 11 inch.

• Backing, substrate or liner shall refer to the non-stick coated paper, kraft paper or plastic backing the pressure sensitive label shall be attached to on the roll or sheet before and during the printing process and prior to its removal and application to a shipping media. The backing shall hold the labels intact during the induction to the printing process, printing and successful exit from the printing process, until the label is manually removed from the liner, backing or substrate to be physically applied to the shipping media.

• Face Stock is defined as the material itself making up the tag or label before the application of the adhesive and is independent of the backing or liner.

• Adhesive is defined as glue or pressure sensitive binding material that is activated when removed from the backing, liner or substrate post printing and application to the shipping material. For the purposes of this requirement, the adhesive once applied to the shipping media and “set up” or cured is to be permanent.

• Tags are defined as material for printing that have no adhesive or backing, liner or substrate or adhesive.

They are to be designed to be manually attached to shipping media by means other than adhesive, such as wire or tie. Neither wire tie nor tie is required as part of this action.

• Labels are defined as material of face stocks in roll stock or sheet stock, for printing consisting with or without laminate. Labels do require adhesive.

• The target printer unless otherwise specified in the Schedule of Supplies or this document is considered to be a Intermec Pm4i and/or PD42G series printer for roll labels and Kyocera FS-4200 and FS-4020DN for sheet stocks.

• Shipping Media is defined as average over pack material that commonly found in regular shipping operations in the United States and not necessarily unique to the Department of Defense. Most shipping media is expected to be reasonable porous material (cardboard or cardboard and paper composite, with or without protectant) or industry commonly used plastic shrink wrap. The shipping Media is expected to provide a reasonably smooth surface for adhesion.

• FATI stands for First Article Test Inspection. For this action, it may be used interchangeably with First Article Inspection (FAT). The Contracting Officer has the option to require sufficient samples to assure material awarded will meet the appropriate salient characteristics and function “out of the box” the same as or equal to that currently in successful production. Consumable material that cannot perform to standards as defined in the salient characteristics causes expensive work stoppages and a frustrated national security supply chain. The first responsibility of this procurement is to assure functional integrity of the supply chain.

LABEL (Roll Stocks) Label Form • The labels shall be in roll form and mounted on an easy peel liner, backing or substrate. The labels must mount on a roll (label side/ printed side out) with a cardboard or plastic center of the roll of sufficient size to be mounted correctly on the target printer/machine.

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• The labels in roll form shall be die cut to a size smaller than the backing, liner or substrate. There must be sufficient room (recommend ~1/8 inch) along all 4 edges of the physical label and the edge of the substrate or backing so an operator can easily remove the label from the backing by hand.

• The labels in roll form may be of various specific sizes and may or may not have perforation. Any specifics, such as sizes and the requirement for perforation are included in the Schedule of Supplies list by line item number.

LABELS (Sheet Stocks) Label Form • Labels required in sheet form (6 per sheet) shall be butt cut to the appropriate sizes as specified in the Schedule of Supplies.

• Labels are designed to be successfully printed on a higher speed laser printer. Specifically a target Kyocera FS-4200DN or FS-4020DN.

• Labels, 6 each are assembled on an 8.5 (8 ½ inch) by 11 (11 inch) liner or substrate. Labels are to be ~4.25 inches wide by ~3.666667 inches long as arranged in portrait mode. There can be some minor variation in label size but vary not greater than 1/8 inch in width or length.

• Labels will not extend to the outside edge of the 8.5x11 liner. There shall be a gap (minimum of 1/16 inch) between the outside edge and the label to prevent adhesive from contaminating the printer.

• Labels on the sheet liner must not be contiguous. There must be a clear separation between labels, but not necessarily a gap between the labels where they meet at the internal edges.

• Labels must be easy to remove from the liner, backing or substrate, not bind or curl upon removal and adhere or tack to the shipping media when applied to the shipping media by and operator.

• Labels must be of sufficient weight (20 LB bond) of paper to ensure the label will not curl, wrinkle or prematurely separate before printing, during printing or after printing.

• The labels shall have a hot melt pattern adhesive, or of similar applicability applied to the labels to assure permanent adhesion when applied to the shipping media.

• Labels shall be white of off white but must sufficient Reflectivity and Opacity to ensure a successful barcode read to the standards define in this document.

• Sheet stock paper with perforation shall be the appropriate bond weight as defined in the Schedule of Supplies, must contain a perforation for easy fold and separation at the midpoint in portrait mode.

• Sheet stock paper shall not be recycled, unless specifically excepted by contracting office.

LABEL, RIBBON AND PAPER Packing The amount and construction of filler or inert packing included in the over pack or carton of supplies will be annotated on the Schedule of Supplies by line item.

LABEL (Labels roll and Sheet Stocks)

Printer Damage • Every label regardless if roll or sheet stocks, must be designed for easy peel by an operator from the backing or substrate with the adhesive not engaged until the peel from backing and final application process to the target shipping media, and either manual pressure, cure or both.

• All labels must be designed to not separate prematurely in the printer, leave no residue or adhesive on the target printer, rollers or roll or wrap around any parts or printer assembly. This does not imply that labels are not designed to wrap around an automatic label take up reel, when required and approved equipment for same is correctly installed to manufacturer standards.

• When used with the correct thermal transfer ribbon for roll stocks (as specified in the Schedule of Supplies)

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the label shall be designed to print without any smearing, smudging, jamming, wrapping around, impacting or the disabling of the printer or damage to the print head. The labels and printers may be tested to assure no damage occurs to the printer head and any other internal printer component and no any particle or residue becomes separated from the label or substrate and is left in the printer to cause damage.

• When used correctly in the target laser printer, the Sheet Stocks will shall be designed to print without any smearing, smudging, jamming, wrapping around, impacting, contaminating or the disabling of the printer or damage to the internal printer parts. The labels and printers may be tested to assure no damage occurs to the printer and any other internal printer component and no any particle or residue becomes separated from the label or substrate and is left in the printer to cause damage.

LABEL & PAPER (Sheet Stocks) Label and Paper Sheet Material

• The face stock of the labels shall be 20lb bond weight paper with or without laminate.

• Where appropriate sheet stock, paper with perforation with no adhesive (8.5 x 11 paper with perforation) shall be bond weight paper as required and defined in the Schedule of Supplies.

LABEL (Roll Stocks) Label Potential

Environment Post Application.

The label or tag shall be constructed for durability and some limited abrasion resistance in less than optimum and possibly austere environments and shall resist fading due to temperature, humidity ranges and direct sunlight.

Additional durability requirements are included in the Schedule of Supplies. Specifically;

• Labels once applied may be exposed to an outside environment for intermittent moisture, ranges in humidity from (0% to 100%) and temperature extremes after application and adhesive setup of minimum range of (-20 degrees F to 140 degrees F), which is the full range of Department of Defense logistical activities.

• Labels and tags may be exposed to direct sunlight for considerable lengths of time during the shipping processes with only limited degradation of legibility.

• Labels and tags designated for outside storage could be exposed for greater than 12 months. The potential range of use of many of the labels is the entire spectrum of DOD logistics shipments.

• Some tags designated as required and designed for outside storage may be exposed to saltwater spray for considerable lengths of time (up to 12 months) with only limited degradation of legibility or use. The potential range of use of many of the labels is the entire spectrum of DOD logistics shipments.

• Labels are intended to qualify under MIL-PRF-61002B 6.1.2.3 Grade Consideration (a, b and c) where specified and MIL-STD-129R paragraph 5.1.2.

• Tags are expected to meet or exceed the requirements for roll stock labels for durability, print legibility, functionality and quality control with the exception of no adhesive and no backing or liner or substrate.

Specifics for tags are noted in the Schedule of Supplies.

ALL STOCKS Shipping Media (Detail)

• Most shipping media is expected to be reasonable porous material (cardboard or cardboard and paper composite, with or without protectant) or industry commonly used plastic shrink wrap.

• Label must have the ability to stick to non-porous shipping media.

• There is a possibility of limited wood (plywood crating, pressed composite wood substitutes commonly used in crating) and possibly limited amounts of sheet metal. In cases of crating and sheet metal, the label may be required adhere to the shipping media.

• There are no special requirements to develop aggressive adhesives not commonly available to adhere to wood particles that cannot present a reasonably smooth surface or to metal or corroded metal that cannot present a reasonably smooth surface.

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• It is not required for the label to adhere to chemically treated material or on containers (plastic or metal) where improper packaging of chemicals may spill or exist on the outside. Label and adhesive does not have to be solvent or chemically resistant. A special chemical or solvent resistant adhesive is not required.

• It is not required for labels to adhere to chemically treated shipping media such as a metal protectant. Labels will be applied to an intermediate shipping material before application to any shipment containing chemicals that could impact label legibility and adhesion.

• There is a requirement specified in the Schedule of Supplies for labels for special tack adhesive that is activated and usable in very low (below freezing) temperatures.

• There is a requirement as specified in the Schedule of Supplies list for labels to adhere to dry painted metals and stored outside in a hostile external environment that could include large temperature ranges and various amounts of continuous daylight, humidity and moisture as specified in the Schedule of Supplies.

• There is a requirement for a tag of exceptional tear, moisture resistance and durability designed to be attached to via a tear resistant hole to shipping containers. The tag is expected to contain a significantly tear resistant hole or cut at one end to allow a zip tie or wire tie to fasten the tag to the shipping media or shipping container.

• The items defined as paper with perforation with be inserted inside shipping media or attached to the shipping media with adhesive packing list/manifest envelopes. No special durability requirements or adhesive is required.

ALL STOCKS Pagination • There is a requirement as specified in the Schedule of Supplies for tags at lengths as specified in the Schedule of Supplies. The tags shall have the ability to ensure successful pagination in the target devices. That includes where required in the Schedule of Supplies, indents or cutouts at the perforation point between tags and a significant solid black line that a sensor on the printer can recognize as a page break. All tags must be designed to operate successfully with the target printers to include successful pagination. A tag that does not provide for successful pagination in a target printer is not acceptable.

• On labels in roll stock, the substrate/backing shall be continuous with perforation when required, but there should sufficient separation between the labels on the roll to assure successful pagination by printer GAP sensors on the target printers regardless of the label length.

• Labels on an 8.5 inch x 11 inch sheet and paper with perforation format designed for a laser printer; the pagination is controlled by sheet. There should be no instances of premature pagination by the laser printer with partial label print on following pages.

ALL STOCKS Legibility of Print • The label in roll form shall be successfully printed using the target ribbons on the target printers as mentioned in each line in the Schedule of Supplies.

• The label designed in sheet format shall be successfully printed on a target laser printer (Kyocera FS- 4200DN and FS-4020DN) as mentioned in each line in the Schedule of Supplies.

• Paper in 8.5 inch x 11 inch with perforation shall be successfully printed on a target laser printer (Kyocera FS-4020-DN) as mentioned in each line in the Schedule of Supplies.

• The successful printed product shall be legible to the human eye and to the two dimensional bar code and linear bar code readers/scanners (to ANSI Standard barcode read “C” or better as measured by a PSC Quick Check III barcode evaluator). To assure correct and efficient bar code printing and legibility, the label color

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(unless otherwise specified in the Schedule of Supplies) shall be white or off white or matte or semi-gloss finish on the unprinted label face suitable to assure the most effective machine read of the bar codes by a state of the art hand imager or state of the art linear scanner. Paper and tag color (unless otherwise specified in the Schedule of Supplies) shall be white or off white.

• As part of any potential First Article Test Inspection (FATI), the tests for barcode legibility may be done using other technologies as mandated in that specific FATI element or as defined in ASTM G195.

LABEL (Roll Stocks) Adhesion (Excludes tags)

• The label in roll form shall use a pressure sensitive adhesive when applied to the shipping media using normal hand pressure and utilizing NO extraneous tools, chemicals, heat, machinery or assemblies.

• The label shall be easily removed from the backing, substrate by an operator, and adhesive not tack or setup or made permanent until either sufficient time has expired after application to the shipping media or reasonable hand pressure (pressure sensitive adhesion) triggers the adhesive to setup and cure or both.

• There shall be no excessive bleeding of adhesive at or around the edges of the label both before and after application on the shipping media.

• Once applied and the pressure sensitive adhesive “sets up” or cures the label shall adhere to the shipping media on a permanent basis.

• Adhesives shall have a peel adhesion of greater than or equal to 25 gram +/- 1 at 90 degrees from stainless steel as tested by MIL-PRF-61002B paragraph 4.2.5. The adhesive shall set up in 24 hours or less (at a maximum of 24 hours) to ensure a permanent bond. It shall meet the requirement for and as if tested for as defined in MIL-PRF-61002B 4.2.5 and 4.2.6 when required.

• Because of the requirement to adhere to plastic shrink wrap, the adhesive must be constructed to adhere to other than porous materials such as commonly used in shipping shrink wrap material.

LABEL (Sheet Stocks) Adhesion • The label in sheet form shall use a hot melt pattern adhesive or pressure sensitive adhesive when applied to the shipping media after printing and removal from backing, using normal hand pressure and utilizing NO extraneous tools, chemicals, heat, machinery or assemblies.

• The label shall be easily manually removed from the backing, substrate by an operator by hand, and adhesive not tack or setup or made permanent until either sufficient time has expired after application to the shipping media or reasonable hand pressure (pressure sensitive adhesion) triggers the adhesive to setup or both.

• There shall be no excessive bleeding of adhesive at or around the edges of the label both before and after application on the shipping media. Once applied and the pressure sensitive adhesive “sets up” or cures the label shall adhere to the shipping media on a permanent basis.

• Adhesives shall have a peel adhesion of greater than or equal to 25 gram +/- 1 at 90 degrees from stainless steel as tested by MIL-PRF-61002B paragraph 4.2.5. The adhesive shall set up in 24 hours or less to ensure a permanent bond. It shall meet the requirement for and as if tested for as defined in MIL-PRF- 61002B 4.2.5 and 4.2.6 when required.

PAPER (Sheet Stock, Roll Stocks –Tags)

Adhesion There is no requirement for adhesives on Sheet Stocks defined as Paper with Perforation. There is no requirement for adhesives on Roll Stocks defined as Tags.

LABEL (Rolls Stocks Consisting of Paper with laminate)

Construction for label defined as same as or equal to Intermec

Rolls consisting of paper (face stock) labels with a clear laminate. Labels shall function the same as or equal to Intermec Duratran II paper with laminate. The laminate shall consist of top coated protection from limited exposure to abrasion, moisture and sunlight. The top coated laminate shall be of clear material (acrylic, polymers, FOR

Duratran II for paper with laminate.

polyester or similar advanced material) that does not impede the thermal transfer printing on the label, leave residue on the print head or change or diminish opacity or reflectivity of the printed final product.

LABEL (Rolls Stocks Consisting of same as or equal to Kimdura)

Construction for label defined as same as or equal to Duratran II Kimura.

Labels (face stock) shall function the same as or equal to Intermec Duratran II Kimdura. The label shall have greater tear and moisture resistance than Duratran II paper with laminate. The label shall be constructed of polyolefin, vinyl, PVC, acrylic, Kimdura or similar advanced material that provided additional durability for use in outside storage for greater than 12 months. The label shall be between 3.9 to 4.5 mils and be made of Kimdura II or advance materials. The labels shall function as MIL-PRF-61002: M61002-II-A- (1 or 2)-b. The multiple durability requirements refer to after application extended period (1 year) of sunlight, moisture and temperature (minus (-) 40F to 250F).

LABEL (Rolls Stocks Consisting of same as or equal to Gloss Polyester)

Construction for label defined as same as or equal to Duratran II Gloss Polyester.

Labels (face stock) shall function the same as or equal to Intermec Duratran II Gloss polyester. The label shall have greater tear and moisture resistance than Duratran II Kimdura advanced material. The label shall be constructed of vinyl, polyester, polymer, polypropylene or similar advanced material that provided additional durability for use in outside storage for greater than 36 months. The label shall be between 1.8 and 2 mils and function as MIL-PRF-61002: M61002-II-(A or B) - (1 or 2)-b. The multiple durability requirements refer to after application extended period (3 years) of sunlight, moisture and temperature (minus (-) 40F to 300F). As the materials are to be the same as or equal to; the label shall same as or better than MD tensile strength of 27000 to 33000 lbs/inch and CD Tensile strength of 36000 to 44000 per lbs/inch.

TAG (Tag Consisting of Paper with Laminate)

Construction The tag shall function the same as or equal to Intermec Duratran II paper with laminate minus adhesive, and backing. The laminate shall consist of top coated protection from limited exposure to abrasion, moisture and sunlight. The top coated laminate shall be of clear acrylic, polymer or similar advanced material that does not impede the thermal transfer printing on the label, leave residue on the print head or change or diminish opacity of reflectivity of the printed final product.

TAG (Tag Consisting of Advanced Materials)

Construction Tag shall function same as or equal to Intermec Duratran II Synthetic tags of polyolefin. Tags are to be designed for outside storage in possibly extreme environments and outside shipping containers in all weather and environments for at least 12 months. As the material is defined as same as or equal to; the TAG must have not less than 7 mil in thickness and MD tensile strength of not less than 29lbs/ CD tensile strength of not less than 27 lbs.

The MD tear resistance not less than 318 (g of) and CD not less than 4217 (g of). Tags shall be able to perform post application in the range of minus (-) 60F to 250F.

ALL STOCKS Compatibility • Thermal Transfer Ribbons and labels must be designed to work with the target printers. With the exception of the ribbons designed to operate with an Intermec 3400 and Intermec 4400 printers as annotated in the Schedule of Supplies.

• Thermal Transfer Ribbons must be designed to work with the target labels and tags as specified in the Schedule of Supplies.

• Sheet Stocks must be designed to work with the target laser printers.

ALL THERMAL TRANSFER

RIBBONS

Ability to Mount and Function Correctly in the Target Printers.

• Ribbons must be of Wax, Wax and Resin or Resin material, as applicable and be designed to work with the target label and designed and proven to work in the target printer as annotated in the Schedule of Supplies.

• Ribbons must be same as or equal to the requested model number or operate exactly same as or equal to the model number.

• Use of the thermal transfer ribbons must not violate the manufacturer’s warranty.

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• Ribbons must be 4 inches or greater across the throat of the target printer. If greater than 4 inches must be no more than 4.25 inches in width. The 4 inches across the throat as measured is perpendicular to the line of travel. No smaller in width ribbons are required for this action.

• Ribbons must be tightly wound on a roll with a cardboard core of sufficient size and density to mount tightly and correctly on each target device.

• The cardboard core must be suitable to be used as a take up spool for the next ribbon when exhausted.

• Each ribbon must be specifically designed to function in the specific target printing device as defined in the

Schedule of Supplies. Ribbons must successfully mount so the side of the ribbon that actually prints or burns the ink to the label stock must face down and away from the print head without adaptations or changes.

• Ribbons shall provide a successful and permanent thermal transfer of the print to the label of text, graphics and barcodes (linear (3 of 9 and 128) as well as 2D PDF417 and data matrix barcodes) as defined by MIL- STD-129R (para. 5.1.2) and where applicable MIL-STD-130N (para. 5.2.7.1 and 5.2.7.2) or later. The detail from the thermal transfer print must be significant enough to assure successful read of linear and 2D barcodes to the above quoted military standards by state of the art imagers and scanners.

• The ribbon shall successfully function in the target printer device and leave no smudges, smears or residue in the printer or print head or printer body. The ribbon shall be heat activated by the print head to print by normal print head operation in the target printer and leave no unintended print, smudging or marking in the applicable labels. Except where intended, there shall be no extraneous print.

• Ribbons shall not tear, flake, disassemble or separate during the normal function of the printing device. The ribbon must have sufficient tensile strength to prevent tearing, breaking, peeling under normal printer use in the specific target printers under normal expected operation.

• The heat transfer, dye or ink that is to be included or embedded on the ribbon and successfully print or transfer or burn into the target label media clearly with no smudges, blurs or smears. The combination of ribbon and label must produce a print that must be clear and distinctive on a white or off white, matte or semi-gloss non-glare label or limited color (as defined in the Schedule of Supplies) back ground and the linear barcodes read as successful >95% as measured on a PSC QUICK CHECK III barcode evaluator.

THERMAL TRANSFER

RIBBON (for ribbon defined as same as or equal to Intermec ThermaMax 1500 ribbon)

Functionality This ribbon is defined to be of wax or similar construction and function and perform the same as or equal to the Intermec ThermaMax 1500 ribbon. It is expected to successfully print onto paper with laminate label stock of same as or equal to Intermec Duratran II top coated thermal transfer label.

THERMAL TRANSFER

RIBBON (for ribbon defined as same as or equal to Intermec ThermaMax 2200 ribbon)

Functionality This ribbon is defined to be of wax and resin or similar construction and function as and perform the same as or equal to the Intermec ThermaMax 2200 ribbon. It is expected to successfully print onto paper with laminate label stock of same as or equal to Intermec Duratran II top coated thermal transfer label and same as or equal to Intermec Duratran II Kimdura label as well as same as or equal to Intermec Duratran II

THERMAL TRANSFER

RIBBON (for ribbon defined as same as or equal to Intermec ThermaMax 3200 ribbon.)

Functionality This ribbon is defined to be of resin or similar construction and function and perform the same as or equal to the Intermec ThermaMax 3200 ribbon. It is expected to successfully print onto GLOSS POLYESTER label stocks of advanced materials the same as or equal to Intermec Duratran II GLOSS POLYESTER. The print shall meet the same performance of Intermec ThermaMax3200 printing on an Intermec Duratran II GLOSS POLYESTER label.

THERMAL TRANSFER Functionality. This ribbon is defined to be of wax and resin or similar construction and function the same as or equal to the

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RIBBON (for ribbon defined as same as or equal to Intermec ThermaMax 2200 ribbon for an Intermec 3400 printer)

Intermec ThermaMax 2200 ribbon. It is expected to successfully print on paper with laminate label stock of same as or equal to Intermec Duratran II top coated thermal transfer paper label and same as or equal to Intermec Duratran II Kimdura label. The ribbon is expected to be packaged in a size (length and diameter of the roll) to operate successfully in an Intermec 3400 series printer with no alteration to the ribbon or the printer.

THERMAL TRANSFER

RIBBON (for ribbon defined as same as or equal to Intermec ThermaMax 2200 ribbon for an Intermec 4400 printer)

Functionality This ribbon is defined to be of wax and resin or similar construction and function the same as or equal to the Intermec ThermaMax 2200 ribbon. It is expected to successfully print on paper with laminate label stock of same as or equal to Intermec Duratran II top coated thermal transfer paper label and same as or equal to Intermec Duratran II Kimdura label. The ribbon is expected to be packaged in a size (length and diameter of the roll) to operate successfully in an Intermec 4400 series printer with no alteration to the ribbon or the printer.

THERMAL TRANSFER

RIBBON

Packaging and Marking

• Ribbons must individually packaged and wrapped around a cardboard core with the adhesive doped leader to make feeding and attachment to a cardboard take up spool effectively. The cardboard core must be able to be transplanted to the ribbon take up spool for a new ribbon when the current ribbon is exhausted.

• The ribbon package with markings that show size, part number and quality (GOOD, BETTER and PREMIUM) or refer to a reference such as: Same as TMX1500 for same as or equal to ThermaMax 1500, TMX2200 for same as or equal to ThermaMax 2200 and TMX3202 for same as or equal to ThermaMax 3202 so an operator can assure the right ribbon goes with the right label.

• Ribbons must be boxed or over packed in cartons of not less than 12 or more than 36 with similar outside descriptive markings of the contents.

LABEL (Roll Stocks) Packaging and Marking

Labels shall be assembled label side out and be marked with the Intermec sensitivity setting (temperature range) so the individual printer can be tuned to obtain the maximum print efficiencies.

LABEL (Roll Stocks) AND

RIBBON

Assembly and Length Labels must be at least the minimum required amount (ribbon inches or labels per roll) as their “same as or equal to” reference or be within 48 inches of the required length. Product must be assembled in a roll form surrounding a cardboard or plastic core and be designed to mount correctly on the target printing device.

CLEANING PAD Use Cleaning pad must be the same as or equal to an Intermec 1-11501-00 and be designed to clean and maintain the print head of an Intermec Pm4i and PD42G printer. Cleaning pad must not violate manufacturer’s warranty.

ASTM STANDARDS:

Minimums to be considered “Same as or equal to”

ALL ROLL STOCKS

Specifically roll stocks must perform same as or better than the below using these standards.

Abrasion resistance: Using ASTM G195 Speed 60 (+-2rpm), Vacuum: 100% with gap of .25in between nozzle and surface, Wheels: CS-10, Load: 250g+- 1g. Conducted until barcode can no longer legible using WEBSCAN grading. ALL PRINTING IS TO BE DONE USING RIBBON AS DEFINED IN Schedule of Supplies.

Sample size is 5 each and the cycles are in groups of 5 and barcode symbology is WEBSCAN tested for legibility.

Sample will be tested until all barcode data is illegible.

Tear Resistance: Tested to ASTM D1922 tear in each direction. Values are in average force to initiate a tear.

Sample size of 5.

ASTM STANDARDS: Face stocks constructed of material same as or equal to Paper

CLIN: 28 Abrasion resistance: 15 cycles. Tear resistance: 1470mN

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ASTM STANDARDS: Face CLIN: Abrasion resistance: 25 cycles. Tear resistance: 2450mN stocks constructed of material 4, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 21, defined same as or equal to Paper 22, 23 with Laminate ASTM STANDARDS : Face stocks constructed of material defined as same as or equal to defined as Kimdura

CLIN: 6, 11, 21 Abrasion resistance: 30 cycles. Tear resistance: 2450mN

ASTM STANDARDS : Face stocks constructed of material defined as same as or equal to defined as Polyester

CLIN: 5, 6, 11, 20,

21, 22, Abrasion resistance: 25 cycles. Tear resistance: 2450mN

ASTM STANDARDS: Face stocks constructed of material defined as same as or equal to defined as Synthetic.

CLIN: 24 Abrasion resistance: 35 cycles. Tear resistance: 5900mN