Label Specifications
The printer can also print on paper face self-sticking adhesive-backed labels in
simplex mode. Because the use of labels may cause more problems than printing
on plain xerographic paper, IBM recommends that you and your label supplier
consider the following parameters when purchasing labels:
Attention: When printing labels, observe the following:
USE ONLY THE BASE STACKER. Using the side stacker for labels may
damage the printer.
Disable the side stacker.
Load labels face down in the upper sub tray, lower sub tray, or main tray.
Run labels only in simplex mode.
Before ordering large quantities of your labels, run several small jobs to be sure
they work properly.
Refer to
InfoPrint 60: User's Guide, S544-5432, and IBM 3160 Advanced
Function Printer: User's Guide, G544-5243, for more details about printing on
labels.
Table 16. Label Recommendations
Parameter
Recommendation
Total Basis Weight
280 g/m
2
Caliper
254 microns (0.010 in) maximum
Face Stock Smoothness
100 to 200 Sheffield units
Prepunched Paper
Prepunched paper should be flat and without deformation. Discard paper with
ragged or damaged hole edges. Do not allow chad (the little paper bits that result
from punching) or paper dust to adhere to the paper.
Supplies with prepunched holes must conform to the following specifications:
Maximum of four holes
Maximum hole diameter of 10 mm (0.39 in.)
Holes may not be located in, or protrude into the area marked by the diagonal
lines in the following figures; otherwise, the paper sensor detects the holes and
may give false paper jam errors.
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