Avery Dennison ADTP1 - Determining the Print Area; Non-Print Zones; Using Supply Layout Grids

1-4 Packet Reference Manual
Determining the Print Area
The “bottom” (or leading edge) is the edge that exits the printer first. The 0,0 point is at the
bottom left corner of the label. The print area is center justified.
Unit of
Measure
Max. Supply
(Wid x Len)
Max. Print Area
(Wid x Len)
Min. Supply
(Wid x Len)
Min. Print Area
(Wid x Len)
English 432 x 1750 409 x 1600 75 x 32 75 x 32
Metric 1080 x 4445 1038 x 4064 191 x 81 191 x 81
Dots (203) 877 x 3553 832 x 3248 152 x 65 152 x 65
Dots (300) 1296 x 3750 1248 x 3600 225 x 96 225 x 96
Note: Longer images can be created by reallocating memory to increase the image buffer. See
"Defining the Memory Configuration Packet
" in Chapter 2 for more information.
Non-Print Zones
The following non-print zones are recommended
Left and Right 0.025 inches (0.6mm or 5 dots) on either edge of the label.
Top and Bottom 0.025 inches (0.6mm or 5 dots) on the leading and trailing edge of the label.
The leading edge is the edge of the label that exits the printer first; the trailing edge is the edge
of the label that exits the printer last; regardless of how the format is designed on the label. If
using the optional bar code verifier, allow a minimum no-scan zone on the trailing edge of the
label of 0.5 inch (13 mm). .
Use the following formulas to convert inches to dots and metric:
Dots = inches x 203 (or 300 dots per inch)
Metric (1/10mm) = inches x 254
English (1/100 inch) = 100 x (dots/203) or (dots/300)
Dots = Metric (1/10 mm) x 799/1000 (or 1181/1000)
300 dpi depends on the printer.
Using Supply Layout Grids
A supply layout grid contains measurement markers.
These markers help accurately position information
on the label.
Decide whether to design formats using English, Metric,
or Dot measurements. Choose from the following grids:
English The English grid is measured in 1/100 inches.
Metric The Metric grid is measured in 1/10 millimeters
(mm).
Graphic The printer uses dots to print images on a label.
The printhead has 203 dots per inch (dpi) or an
optional 300 dots per inch printhead.
Choose English or Metric units when designing formats
to use with different printers. English or Metric units
allow more direct use of formats on printers with
different density printheads.
Supply layout grids are in Appendix D, “
Format Design
Tools.”