Avery Dennison Monarch 2, Programmer'S Manual

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The most efficient encoding method depends on how complicated
your graphic image is and whether or not imaging time is a
concern. You may want to experiment with both encoding
methods to get optimal performance.
D e s i g n i n g B i t m a p p e d I m a g e s
Once you determine the encoding method to use, you can begin
mapping out your graphic image.
The image that you map must be an upside
down mirror image of the final result.
S p e c i a l C o n s i d e r a t i o n s
Solid black print cannot exceed 25% of any given square inch of
the supply. If the black print exceeds this limit, you may lose data
or damage the printhead.
In the first label, the large "M" logo and thick black line exceed
the allowed black to white print ratio. In the second label, the
large "M" logo does not exceed the black to white print ratio.
Creating Graphics 5-3