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Using the Printer
Select Print Media
The printer is designed to work well with many different types of labels (both paper
and synthetic). However, we strongly recommend that you test print on any new
label media for printer compatibility. Printing on incompatible label media is likely to
smudge, run, bleed or not dry.
Use inkjet coated media for best quality printing. Always use media that conform to
the specifications in
Table 2
.
Always load media print-side up and aligned against the left side of the media feed
slot. See
Load Label Media
on page 22.
To prevent jams, poor print quality and other printing problems, avoid the
following media:
• Media that is damaged, curled, or wrinkled.
• Media with perforations.
• Media that is heavily textured, embossed, or does not accept ink well.
• Media that is too lightweight or stretches easily.
Table 2
Media specifications
Media Dimensions
• Maximum label/tag roll width 8.5”
• Label roll on a 3” core
• External roll maximum diameter depends on the
unwinder used (9” or 12” VIPColor unwinders)
• Minimum label height 1.5”
Minimum label width 2.0”
• Minimum gap 0.08”
216 mm
76 mm
228.6 mm or 305 mm
38 mm
51 mm
2 mm
Media Handling
• Gap sensing and black mark sensing
• Continuous label or tag stock
• Roll or fanfold stock
