12
Using the Printer
Choosing Label Media
Ensure that the label media meets the requirements for the printer (see
and
the following illustrations). Always test the media first to see if it meets your
expectations. To check the compatibility of label media, print the barcodes test page.
Figure 1
Media Roll
Table 3
Media specifications
Media Type and Dimensions
Media type
Gloss, semi-gloss, and matte.
Label width
2.0” to 8.5” (50.8 mm to 215.9 mm)
Label length
Continuous/Roll to Roll: Maximum 40” (1.016 m)
Roll to Cut/Print and Present: Maximum 8" (203.2mm)
Label thickness
Maximum 0.01” (0.3 mm) (including liner, if any)
Minimum 0.005” (0.13 mm)
Core size
3” (76.2 mm)
Roll diameter
Maximum 6” (152.4 mm)
Media Handling
Print mode
• Roll to Cut
• Print and Present (non-peel)
• Roll to Roll
Detection
• Gap
• Continuous
• Black mark
Coating on
J
I
Minimum
Maximum
I
3.0” (76.0 mm) cardboard core
3.0” (76.0 mm) cardboard core
J
N/A
Up to
8
” (
203
.
2
mm)
the outside
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