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c) Black mark paper
*:3-inch type only
(Unit: mm)
Mark Item
Dimensions
M1 M2*
A Right edge of black mark 13.4 or more 79 or more
B Left edge of black mark 0.4 or less 67.7 or less
C Black mark height 5
D Cut position in black mark 2.5
ETop margin 6.5
F Black mark pitch 30 to 300
G Bottom margin 9
The black mark PCS value should be at least 0.90.
Concerning the accuracy of feeding with black mark detection, allow for an error of ±2 mm from
the reference print position, or for a maximum error of -5% from the value set for the print length.
The print area is as shown in the illustration above when black marks are being used.
Make sure to allow for adequate margins. The printer will perform a page skip
operation if the print data runs outside of the print area.
When pre-printing on black mark paper, print outside of the area detected by the black
mark sensor.
B
DC
F
G
E
A
Paper feeding
direction
Cut position
Black mark (printed on the reverse)
Printable area