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Printer Setup
Types of Media
Types of Media
Your printer is capable of using various forms of media. These inclu de roll and fanfold media
(Figure 10) that may be labels or card stock and that may have optional perforations, black
marks, or registration holes. The following sections contain descrip tions of the various types
of media approved for use in your printer.
Figure 10 • Roll and Fanfold Media
Selecting Media
We strongly recommend the use of Zebra-brand su pp li es for co nt in uo us h igh -qu ality 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.
Roll Media
(non-continuous shown)
Fanfold Media
Important • Certain printing c ondit ions may require tha t you ad just prin ting parameters, suc h
as print speed, darkness, or print mode. These conditions include (but are not limited to):
• printing at high speeds
• cutting or peeling the media
• the use of extremely thin, small, synthetic, or coated labels
Because print quality is affected by these and other factors, it is important that you run tests
to determine the best combination of printer settings and media for your application. A poor
match may limit print quality or print rate, or the printer may not function properly in the
desired print mode.
