Top sheet (white bond paper) Adhesive
Carrier sheet

Labels

Labels must be fed from the MP tray.

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

Label paper has a structure comprising of three layers, as shown in the diagram. The top sheet is printed on. The adhesive layer consists of

pressure-sensitive adhesives. The carrier sheet (also called

the linear or backing sheet) holds the labels until used. Due to the complexity of its composition, adhesive-backed

label paper is particularly likely to give printing problems.

Adhesive label paper must be entirely covered by its top sheet, with no spaces between the individual labels. Labels with spaces in between are liable 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

The table below lists the specifications for adhesive label paper.

Item

Specification

 

 

Weight of top sheet

44 to 74 g/m² (12 to 20 lb/ream)

 

 

Composite weight

104 to 151 g/m² (28 to 40 lb/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)

 

 

Handling Paper

2-9

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