User guide

26 170PAX 4 User Guide 10/12/2004 57516L-001 Rev. 1

Getting Started

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, 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 14 and

Figure 15 show different types of

non-continuous media.

Figure 14 • Non-Continuous Web Media

Figure 15 • 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.