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, black mark, notch, or
hole, 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 15
and Figure 16 show different types of
non-continuous media.
Figure 15 • Non-Continuous Web Media
Figure 16 • Non-Continuous
BlackMarkMedia
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.