Choosing label media – Formax ColorMaxLP Operator Manual User Manual

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Using the Printer

Formax

Choosing Label Media

Ensure that the label media meets the requirements for the printer (

Table 1

).

Figure 1

Media Roll

Table 1

Media specifications

Media Type and Dimensions

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)

Minimum 0.005” (0.13 mm)

Core size

Requires 3” (76.2 mm)

Roll diameter

Maximum 8” (203.2 mm)

Media Handling

Print mode

• Roll to cut

• Print and present (non-peel)

• Roll to roll

Detection

• Gap

• Continuous

• Black mark (3mm wide, 25.4mm long on left)

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

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