Specifications

Chapter 1: Printer Specifications
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Preprinted Forms
Notify your supplier that the preprinted form is used with a laser printer. Forms must be printed
with heat-resistant inks that will not melt, vaporize, or release hazardous emissions when subject
to the fusing temperature of 392º Fahrenheit (200º Centigrade) for 0.1 second. Make sure the
ink is completely dry before using the forms to prevent the ink from transferring to the printer
rollers and contaminating internal printer mechanisms.
Labels
An adhesive label is paper with a pressure-sensitive adhesive backing. The three parts of label
stock are:
Top or face sheet
- The top sheet is the surface that the image is printed on. It is usually
composed of photocopy paper.
Carrier or Backing Sheet - The backing sheet should be bleached sulfate stock and silicone-
coated for easy release of the face sheet.
Adhesive - The adhesive should be stable at the 392º F (200º C) temperatures encountered in
the fusing process and must not give off any emissions that exceed exposure levels or threshold
limits established by regional or national safety agencies.
Adhesive should not come in direct contact with any part of the printer because it may stick to the
print drum or rollers, causing toner offset or paper jams. No adhesive should be exposed
between the labels.
Label Specifications
Label Properties Specifications
Face Sheet Must meet specifications in this chapter.
Fusing Compatibility All adhesives, liners, facestocks and other materials used in label
construction must be compatible with the heat and pressure of
the fusing process. Materials must not discolor, melt, offset
material or release hazardous emissions when heated to 392° F
(200° C) for 0.1 seconds.
Construction Total construction caliper must not exceed 0.0070 inches (0.18
millimeters).