20
Using the Printer
Choosing Label Media
Ensure that the label media meets the requirements for the printer (see
Table 3
and
the following illustrations). Always test the media first to see if it meets your
expectations. To check the compatibility of label media, print the barcodes test page.
Table
3
Media
specifications
Media
type
Gloss,
semi
‐
gloss,
and
matte.
Label
width
2.0”
to
8.5”
(50.8
mm
to
215.9
mm)
Label
length
Continuous/Roll
to
Roll:
Maximum
40”
(1.016
m)
Roll
to
Cut/Print
and
Present:
Maximum
8"
(203.2mm)
Label
thickness
Maximum
0.01”
(0.3
mm)
(including
liner,
if
any)
Minimum
0.005”
(0.13
mm)
Core
size
3”
(76.2
mm)
Roll
diameter
Maximum
8”
(203.2
mm)
mode
Detection
Coating
on
J
I
Minimum
Maximum
I
3.0”
(76.0
mm)
cardboard
core
3.0”
(76.0
mm)
cardboard
core
J
N/A
Up
to
8.0”
(203.0
mm)
the
outside
Figure
1
Media
Roll
Media
Type
and
Dimensions
Media
Handling
• Roll
to
Cut
and
Present
(non
‐
peel)
• Roll
to
Roll
• Gap
• Continuous
• Black
mark
