Chapter 3 Media and Ribbon
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2 Configuration of Approved Media
(When Using Front Sensors)
The front sensors consist of the transparent and reflective type photosensors that detect the
position of the labels or tags:
Transparent type photosensor:
Detects gaps between labels and notches of tags.
Reflective type photosensor: Detects black marks.
Note: Make sure that the adjustable sensor is set to ‘AJSensOF.’ (See Chapter 2.)
• Dimensions of media
For gaps between labels, notches of tags (labels) and black marks, see the size of media below.
Minimum value mm (in) Maximum value mm (in)
A Label width 7.62 (0.3) 118.00 (4.65)
B Liner width 25.40 (1.0) 118.00 (4.65)
C Left end of label 0 2.54 (0.10)
D Gap between labels 2.54 (0.10) 2539.00(99.96)
E Label length 2.54 (0.10) 2539.00(99.96)
F Label pitch 5.08 (0.20) 2539.00(99.96)
G Liner thickness 0.06 (0.0025) 0.125(0.0049)
H Media thickness 0.06 (0.0025) 0.25 (0.01)
I Right end of notch 8.3 (0.32) 11 (0.43)
J Left end of notch 0 4.7 (0.19)
K Notch length 2.54 (0.10) 17.80 (0.70)
L Right end of black mark 15.00 (0.59)
M Left end of black mark 0 1.5 (0.06)
N Black mark width 3.18 (0.125) 17.80 (0.70)
Note: • Media having both gaps between labels and black marks should use the media gap sensor.
• Fanfold media must should use the media gap sensor.
Size of media
Labels
Continuous media
Notch detection Black mark
Printable
area
Black mark
OD value: 1.5 or
more
Carbon black ink
Label
Label
Label
Use of media gap
sensor
Use of media gap
sensor
Use of black mark
sensor
Direction of media feed
2.5mm 104.0mm (11.5mm)
Left mar
in Printable area Ri
ht
Printable area
2 Configuration of Approved Media (When Using Front Sensors)