Printer Setup

Types of Media

Types of Media

Your printer is capable of using various forms of media. These include roll and fanfold media (Figure 9) that may be labels or card stock and that may have optional perforations or registration holes. The media also may have a radio frequency identification (RFID) chip and antenna inlay embedded in it (sometimes called “smart” labels). The following sections contain descriptions of the various types of media approved for use in your printer.

Figure 9 • Roll and Fanfold Media

Roll Media

Fanfold Media

(non-continuous shown)

 

Selecting Media

We strongly recommend the use of Zebra-brand supplies for continuous high-quality printing. A wide range of paper, polypropylene, polyester, and vinyl stock has been specifically engineered to enhance the printing capabilities of the printer and to ensure against premature printhead wear.

Important • Certain printing conditions may require that you adjust printing parameters, such as print speed, darkness, or print mode. These conditions include (but are not limited to):

•printing at high speeds

•cutting or peeling the media

•the use of extremely thin, small, synthetic, or coated labels

Because print quality is affected by these and other factors, it is important that you run tests to determine the best combination of printer settings and media for your application. A poor match may limit print quality or print rate, or the printer may not function properly in the desired print mode.

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RXiIIIPlus User Guide

6/21/2004 23063L-001 Rev. 2