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Appendix A
Paper Specifications
Paper Specifications
The following paper specifications are general guidelines. Paper stock should
be tested with applications to determine print quality.
Paper
Labels
On Backing: One-part continuous perforated fan-fold back form. Labels must
be placed at least 1/6 inch (0.42 cm) from the fan-fold
perforation. Backing adhesive must not be squeezed out during
printing.
Sheet Size:
3 to 17 inches (7.62 to 43.18 cm) wide*, including the two
standard perforated tractor feed strips. A maximum sheet
length of 16 inches (40.64 cm) between top and bottom
perforations.**
Thickness
Not to exceed 0.025-inch (0.064 cm), including backing sheet.
*On pedestal models, when using the rear paper exit, the maximum form
width is 16 inches (40.64 cm).
**On cabinet models, forms longer than 12 inches can be used by opening the
front and rear printer doors.
Type
•
Edge-perforated, fan-fold, 3 to 17 inches (7.62 to 43.18 cm) wide*,
3 to 16 inches with stacker, 2 to 24 inches (5.08 to 60.96 cm)
long**, 5 to 12 inches with stacker.
•
Single-part: 15 pound (57 g/m
2
) to 100 pound (377 g/m
2
) stock.
•
Multi-part carbon: 1 to 6 part forms, maximum 12 pound
(45 g/m
2
) ply of upper plies.
•
Multi-part carbonless, maximum of 6-part forms.
Test readability of greater than 4-part forms.
•
Recycled paper not recommended with stacker.
Sheet Thickness
0.025 inches (0.064 cm) maximum
Drive
Adjustable tractors (6-pin engagement)
Slew Rate
6500-D3C
20 ips
6500-D3P
16 ips
6500-D6C
25 ips
6500-D8C
36 ips
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