Paxar 612, 611, 610 user manual Non-Printing Zone, Preventing Jams

Non-Printing Zone

A non-print zone is required for text (light copy) and bar codes (heavy copy). Thin lines and most fonts require a 0.25-inch non-print zone at the leading edge of the label. Bar codes, bold fonts, and Care symbol fonts require a 0.375-inch non-print zone at the leading edge of the label. Without these non-print zones, the ribbon sticks to the supply and can cause jams.

0.375 inch non-print zone

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PCMate Software has a built-in non-print zone; however, some third party software packages may not. You should verify the non-print zone or check defaults.

Regardless of the software package you are using to

create/design formats, do not place logos or bar codes too

close to the edge of your supply.

Preventing Jams

To prevent jams

♦Design formats using the appropriate non-print zones.

♦Do not leave the printhead closed (in the locked position) longer than 30 minutes without printing. Open (unlock) the printhead before a break period, at the end of each shift, and at the end of each day.

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