If zone coating is not used, we recommend a stripped edge matrix. The stripped edge matrix varies with the type of face stock, liner, and adhesive materials. Refer to the following table for stripped edge matrix guidelines. Measurements may vary ±0.5 mm.

Stripped Edge Matrix Guidelines

 

Total Weight

Edge Matrix

 

Face Type

of Label

Removal

Location of Strip

Paper1

140 - 180 g/m2

1.6 mm (0.0625 in.)

215.9 mm (8.5 in.) at leading edge

(Cut Sheet or

 

1.6 mm (0.0625 in.)

279.4 mm (11.0 in.) at driver edge

Dual Web)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Vinyl

265 - 300 g/m2

3.0 mm (0.125 in.)2

215.9 mm (8.5 in.) at leading edge

 

 

2.4 mm (0.094 in.)

279.4 mm (11.0 in.) at driver edge

 

 

 

 

Polyester

Varies

3.0 mm (0.125 in.)2

215.9 mm (8.5 in.) at leading edge

and other face

 

2.4 mm (0.094 in.)

279.4 mm (11.0 in.) at driver edge

materials

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1 Use a non-oozing adhesive.

2 Must be 1.6 mm (0.0625 in.) in some circumstances. See “Vinyl and Polyester Labels” on page 25.

Using cut sheet labels with adhesive applied to the edge of the sheet will contaminate your printer and your cartridge and could void your printer and cartridge warranties.

When using pressure sensitive materials without zone coating, choose butt cut labels without any stringers and with a stripped edge matrix. If a total strip matrix is in the design for the final product, print before removing the matrix. If the matrix must be removed before printing, round all corners and make sure adhesive is not exposed.

“Figure 3” on page 22 illustrates a recommended label design for Optra plus printers as well as the 4039, 4029 and 4019 laser printers. The Non-Print Area may vary, depending on the printer model.

Label Design Guidelines

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Lexmark Laser Printers Stripped Edge Matrix Guidelines, Total Weight Edge Matrix Face Type, Removal Location of Strip

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