Overview of card stock and label support
Paper source
Card Stock Labels
Index Bristol Tag Cover Paper
Standard tray — — —
60–90 g/m
2
Optional 250‑sheet tray
Optional 550‑sheet tray
———
60–120 g/m
2
Manual feeder
Multipurpose feeder
60–163 g/m
2
60–163 g/m
2
—
60‑163 g/m
2
Media specifications
Labels Width: 210–216 mm (8.3–8.5 in.)
Length: 279–297 mm (11–11.7 in.)
Weight:
Up to 163 g/m
2
(43 lb)
Thickness: Up to 0.25 mm (0.01 in.)
Smoothness: 100–400* Sheffield
*150–250 Sheffield is optimal. Using media higher than 300 Sheffield could result in printing degradation.
Card stock Weight:
Up to 163 g/m
2
Index Bristol (90 lb)
Up to 163 g/m
2
Tag (100 lb)
When printing on labels:
• Check with the manufacturer or vendor to ensure the labels can withstand temperatures up to 210°C (410°F) without
sealing, curling excessively, wrinkling, or releasing hazardous emissions.
• Check with the manufacturer or vendor to ensure the labels can withstand 25 psi (172 kPa) pressure without
delaminating, oozing around the edges, or releasing hazardous fumes.
• Do not use labels with slick backing material.
• Use full label sheets. Partial sheets may cause labels to peel off during printing, resulting in a jam.
• Do not use labels with exposed adhesive.
• Do not print within 1 mm (0.04 in.) of the edge of the label, of the perforations, or between die‑cuts on the label.
• Be sure adhesive backing does not reach to the sheet edge. Zone coating of the adhesive at least 1 mm (0.04 in.)
away from the edges is recommended. Adhesive material contaminates the printer and could void the warranty.
• If zone coating of the adhesive is not possible, remove a 1.6 mm (0.06 in.) strip on the leading and driver edge, and
use a non‑oozing adhesive.
• Portrait orientation works best, especially when printing bar codes.
When printing on card stock:
• Make sure the Paper Type is Card Stock.
• Select the Paper Texture setting.
• Be aware that preprinting, perforation, and creasing may significantly affect the print quality and cause jams or
other paper handling problems.
• Check with the manufacturer or vendor to ensure the card stock can withstand temperatures up to 210°C (410°F)
without releasing hazardous emissions.
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