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