User's Manual Part 1

Getting Started
Types of Media
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Types of Media
The print engine can use various types of media (Table 3). We strongly recommend the use of
Zebra-brand supplies for continuous high-quality printing. A wide range of paper,
polypropylene, polyester, and vinyl stock has been specifically engineered to enhance the
printing capabilities of the printer and to ensure against premature printhead wear.
Table 3 • Types of Media
Media Type How It Looks Description
Non-Continuous Roll
Media
The media is wound on a core. Individual
labels are separated by a gap, notch, hole,
or black mark, which enables you to see
where one label ends and the next one
begins. When using media that has holes
or notches, position the media sensor
directly over a hole or notch. Figure 14
and Figure 15 show non-continuous web
and black mark media.
Figure 14 • Non-Continuous Web Media
Figure 15 • Non-Continuous Black Mark Media
Continuous
Roll Media
The media is wound on a core and is
without gaps, holes, notches, or black
marks. This allows the image to be printed
anywhere on the label.