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Media Dimensions 
Designator  Description 
Maximum 
 [1]
 
Minimum
 
[1]
 
A Label width  4.650 1.000 
B Liner width  4.650 1.000 
C  Gap (or notch) between labels 
[3]
 -- .100 
D Label length 
[3]
 -- .250 
E Media thickness  .010 .0025 
F  Notch opening width  .500  .200 
G 
Distance from the edge of the media to 
the media sensor aperture 
2.250 .200 
H  Reflective (black) mark width 
[2]
 4.650 .500 
I  Distance between reflective marks 
[3]
 -- .500 
J Reflective mark length 
[3]
 -- .100 
K  Label repeat distance 
[3]
 -- .350 
[1] Units of measure are given in inches and referenced by the direction of label feed. 
[2] The reflective (black) mark must be carbon based, placed on the backside of the stock, and the reflectance 
shall be less than 10% at wavelengths of 950 and 640 nm. 
[3] The maximum allowable length of the combined label and gap (or mark) measurement cannot exceed 99.99 
inches.
 
 
Approved Media 
To achieve optimum print quality and maximum printhead life, Datamax specifies the use of 
DATAMAX
®
 brand media.  These supplies are specially formulated for use in our printers; use 
of non-Datamax supplies may affect the print quality, performance, and life of the printer or its 
components. For a current list of approved media, please contact a Media Representative at 
(407) 523-5650. The drawing below and the specifications that follow provide a composite view 
of the acceptable media configurations and dimensions for use in the printer: