26Printer Setup Types of Media

Table 4 • Types of Media (Continued)

Media Type

How It Looks

Description

 

 

 

Non-Continuous

 

Fanfold media is folded in a zigzag pattern. Fanfold

Fanfold Media

 

media can the same label divisions as non-continuous

 

 

roll media. The divisions would fall on or near the

 

 

folds.

Continuous

Continuous media is wound on a core and is without

Roll Media

gaps, holes, notches, or black marks. This allows the

 

image to be printed anywhere on the label. With

 

continuous media, use the transmissive sensor so the

 

printer can detect when the media runs out.

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