Zebra Technologies EPL2 - Manual (Page 99)

Q Command - Set Form Length
AutoSense routine does not detect black line
or continuous media.
All EPL2 printers have a transmissive (gap) sen-
sor designed to detect the top of each label or
tag. It does this in one of two ways:
· Sensing through the label liner at the gap be-
tween labels.
· Looking through a hole (notch) in the tag.
Printers equipped with a black line sensor can
determine the top of each label or tag by sensing
a “black line” preprinted on the media backing.
Sensor location is important when selecting the
proper of label or tag type for printing. See the
printer user’s manual for specific information on
alignment, adjustment, and position of the
transmissive (gap) or reflective (black line) sensors.
If the label size is not set properly, the printer may
print off the edge of the label or tag and onto the
backing or platen roller. Repeated printing off the
edge of the label can cause excessive print head
wear.
Maintain a minimum margin of 0.04 inches (1 mm)
on all sides of the label.
Setting the label size to large can cause the printer to
skip labels.
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