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APPENDIX
A-8. Black Mark Specifications
When using the paper-end sensor as a black mark sensor, the following settings
are recommended.
Printing direction
Reverse side
of the paper
B mm
C mm
A mm
Cutting location
Printing surface is on the
front side of the paper
Printing area
Min. 15 mm
5 ± 1 mm
1 (mm)
2.5 mm
Note:
The paper is cut at the location shown above when the memory switch is set
to the default setting for the printing start location offset value.
1. Black mark pitch (dimension A)
Dimension A for the black mark pitch can be set to 50–300 mm.
Note:
Although the black mark pitch can be set in the range listed above, it is
recommended that you consider the variations that occur with the printing
location when setting the print layout.
2. Black mark dimensions
Refer to the above figure for the dimensions of the black marks that will be
printed.
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Black Mark