Microcom 438 - Manual (Page 13)

Printer Specifications Chapter 1
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1.3 Media Specifications
Media Types
Continuous, die-cut, preprinted and tag stock either rolled
or fanfold
Maximum Media Thickness .0075” (.19 mm)*
Maximum Media Width
224 = 2.5” (63.5 mm)**
424 = 4.5” (114.3 mm)***
Table 1-3 Media Specifications
*NOTE: The printers may print on thicker media types depending on the pliability of the
material; however, this requires testing and evaluation. Contact your authorized Microcom
Corporation representative for additional information regarding testing and evaluation of
thicker or rigid media types.
**NOTE: The 224 printer’s media path has a maximum width of 2.5” while the actual
printable width is 2.1” for the 203 DPI print head.
***NOTE: The 424 printer’s media path has a maximum width of 4.5” while the actual
printable width is 4.095” for the 203 DPI print head.
The printers may be optimally configured with fixed media guides to assist in the installation
of media.