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Approved Media
To achieve optimum print quality and maximum printhead life, Datamax specifies the use of
DATAMAX
®
brand
media. These supplies are specially formulated for use in our printers; use of non-Datamax supplies may affect the
print quality, performance, and life of the printer or its components.
For a current list of approved media for use in direct thermal applications, please contact a Media Representative at
(407) 523-5650.
Media Dimensions
Designator
Description
Maximum
Minimum
A
label width
4.12" (104.65mm)
1.00" (25.4mm)
B
liner width
4.12" (104.65mm)
1.00" (25.4mm)
C
gap (or notch) between labels
[2]
.25" (6.35mm)
.100" (2.54mm)
D
label length
[2]
–
.25" (6.35mm)
E
media thickness
.010" (.254mm)
.0025" (0.0635mm)
F
notch opening width
.500" (12.7mm)
.200" (5.08mm)
G
distance from the media’s edge to the media
sensor aperture (left justified)
2.25" (57.15mm)
.200" (5.08mm)
H
reflective (black) mark width
[1]
4.12" (104.65mm)
.500" (12.7mm)
I
distance between reflective marks
[2]
–
.125" (3.18mm)
J
reflective mark length
[2]
–
.100" (2.54mm)
K
label repeat distance
[2]
–
.350" (8.89mm)
[1]The reflective (black) mark must be carbon based, placed on the backside of the stock, and the reflectance shall be
less than 10% at wavelengths of 950 and 640 nm.
[2] Maximum label length will vary depending on the printers memory configuration. The maximum allowable length of
the combined label and gap (or mark) measurement cannot exceed 99.99 inches.
