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Types of Media

Types of Media

The printer can use various types of media (Table 5). Zebra strongly recommends 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 prevent premature printhead wear. To purchase supplies, go to http://www.zebra.com/howtobuy.

 

 

Table 5 • Types of Media

 

 

 

Media Type

How It Looks

Description

 

 

 

Non-Continuous

 

Roll media is wound on a 3-in. (76-mm) core. Labels

Roll Media

 

have adhesive backing that sticks them to a liner, and

 

 

they are separated by gaps, holes, notches, or black

 

 

marks. Tags are separated by perforations.

 

 

Figure 11 • Non-Continuous Web Media
Figure 12 • Black Mark MediaFigure 13 • Tag Stock

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