Operator`s manual

A-Class 123
Media and Ribbon Requirements (continued)
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Side View Top View
Media Dimensions
Minimum
[1]
Maximum
[1]
Designator Description
A-4xxx A-6xxx A-4xxx A-6xxx
A Label width 1.00 2.00 4.65 6.70
B Liner width 1.00 2.00 4.65 6.70
C Gap (or notch) between labels
[3]
.100 .100 – –
D Label length
[3]
.250 .250 .250 .250
E Media thickness .0025 .0025 .0100 .0100
F Notch opening width .200 .200 .500 .500
G Distance from the media’s edge to the
media sensor aperture
.2 .1 2.25 3.35
H Reflective (black) mark width
[2]
.500 .500 4.65 6.7
I Distance between reflective marks
[3]
.500 .500 – –
J Reflective mark length
[3]
.100 .100 – –
K Label repeat distance
[3]
.350 .350 – –
[1]
Units of measure are given in inches and referenced by the direction of label feed.
[2]
The reflective (black) mark must be carbon based, placed on the backside of the stock, and the reflectance shall be
less than 10% at wavelengths of 950 and 640 nm.
[3]
The maximum allowable length of the combined label and gap (or mark) measurement cannot exceed 99.99
inches.
Approved Media
Specially formulated for optimum print quality, maximum printhead life, and warranty coverage,
DATAMAX
®
brand media and ribbons must be used. The use of non-Datamax materials may affect the
print quality, performance, and life of the printer or its components (see the Warranty Statement). Consult
Section 2.2 for an overview of media and ribbon types. For a current list of approved media and ribbons,
contact a Media Representative at [phone].