Kyocera FS-1700 user manual Adhesive-Backed Labels, Label paper must be manually fed

B.3. Special Paper

Adhesive-Backed Labels

The basic rule for printing on adhesive labels is that the adhesive must never come into contact with any part of the printer. Adhesive paper sticking to the drum or rollers will damage the printer.

Label paper must be manually fed.

Label paper has a structure comprising three					Top sheet (white bond paper)
layers, as shown in Figure B.1. The top sheet					Adhesive
is printed on. The adhesive layer consists of
					Carrier sheet
pressure-sensitive adhesives. The carrier
sheet (also called the linear or backing sheet)		Figure B.1 Adhesive-back label
holds the labels until use. Due to the com-
plexity of its composition, adhesive-backed	Acceptable
label paper is particularly likely to give trou-						Unacceptable
ble in printing.
Adhesive label paper must be entirely cov-				Top sheet
ered by its top sheet, with no spaces between
the individual labels. Labels with spaces in
between are apt to peel off, causing serious
jam problems.			Carrier sheet

Some label paper is manufactured with an extra margin of top sheet around the edge.

Do not remove the extra top sheet from theFigure B.2 Label arrangement carrier sheet until after printing is finished.

Table B.4 lists the specifications for adhesive label paper.

Table B.4 Adhesive Label Specifications

Item	Specification
Weight of top sheet	44 to 74 g/m2 (12 to 20 lbs/ream)
Composite weight	104 to 151 g/m2 (28 to 40 lbs/ream)
Thickness of top sheet	0.086 to 0.107 mm (3.9 to 4.2 mils)
Composite thickness	0.115 to 0.145 mm (4.5 to 5.7 mils)
Moisture content	4% to 6% (composite)

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