Special Paper
4.3.2Adhesive-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 layers, as shown in Table 4.1 on page
Top sheet (white bond paper)
Adhesive
Carrier sheet
Figure 4.1 Adhesive-backed label
Adhesive label paper must be entirely covered by its top sheet, with no spaces between the individual labels. Labels with spaces in between are apt to peel off, causing serious paper jam problems.
Some label paper is manufactured with an extra margin of top sheet around the edge. Do not remove the extra top sheet from the carrier sheet until after printing is finished.
Acceptable | Unacceptable |
Top sheet
Carrier sheet