User`s guide

MEDIA TIPS AND TRICKS

Adhesives

Labels can come without adhesive (e.g. tag or receipt stock), or with

many different types of adhesive, including:

• Standard adhesives, used for normal applications

• Removable adhesives for labels to be used, then removed

• Special adhesives for use under extreme conditions, such as

high or low temperatures and humidity

• Spot adhesives (adhesive applied to selected label areas)

When using a new adhesive type, test samples of labels having the new

adhesive before applying them in large quantities.

The type of adhesive used can affect the performance of peeler-equipped

printers when using peel back mode. Labels can sometimes cling too

tightly to their backing to peel cleanly. Consult your Cognitive Solutions

dealer or the factory for peel back mode compatibility information.

Print Method (Direct Thermal or Thermal

Transfer)

Thermal printers use either direct thermal or thermal transfer printing.

Direct thermal printing creates the printed image by changing the color

of the label media with applied heat, while thermal transfer printing

creates the printed image by transferring ink from a ribbon to the label

media with applied heat. Direct thermal media is suitable for many

indoor applications where environmental conditions are mild and labels

are not expected to be in place for long periods. Use thermal transfer

media when preparing labels for use in more demanding environments.

Cognitive Thermal transfer printers can operate in thermal transfer or

direct thermal mode, but must be set for the proper mode with the

VARIABLE PRINT_MODE command.