Media Specifications

Width

1 to 4.25 inches / 25.4 to 108 millimeters)

 

 

Length

0.5 to 39 inches / 13 to 559 millimeters with standard memory

 

 

Gap

0.08 to 0.16 inch (2.0 to 4.0 millimeters)

 

0.118 inch / 3.0 millimeters recommended

 

 

Thickness

0.003 to 0.007 inch / 0.08 to 0.18 millimeter

 

 

Roll Size

Maximum outer diameter: 5 inches (127 millimeters)

 

Inner Core diameters: 1 or 1.5 inches (25.4 or 38 millimeters)

 

Optional media hangers available for larger inner core

 

diameters

 

 

Requirements

User Zebra-brand direct thermal or thermal transfer media

 

that is outside wound. Media may be reflective (black mark)

 

sensing or transmissive sensing, die-cut, notched, or

 

continuous)

 

For die-cut labels, use only full auto dies.

 

Notched media must have a 0.5 inch (13 mm) wide by 0.094

 

inch (2.5 mm) long cutout located in the center of the roll.

 

The reflective media black marks must be located in the

 

center of the roll. Mark width 0.5 inch (13 mm) centered and

 

perpendicular to the edge of the media; mark length 0.094

 

inch (2.4 mm) parallel to the bottom edge of the media.

 

 

Always thoroughly test your desired media for your specific application before buying in large quantities.

Ribbon Specifications for TLP model

Roll Size

Maximum outer diameter: 1.3 inches / 33 millimeters

 

 

Length

2,900 inches / 74 meter capacity; provides 1:1 media roll to

 

ribbon ratios

 

 

Width

At least as wide as media

 

 

Setup

Ink-side out

 

 

Requirements

User Zebra-brand ribbon that is outside wound.

 

 

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