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Label Placement Tab
The Label Placement tab is where the general type of printing is specified, as well as the
individual parameters needed for that type of printing. Callisto printer modes include Labels
used to print die-cut labels, Banner for printing continuous or stitched images, and Web Press
mode. This user guide is devoted to printing die-cut labels.
Print and Mark Modes
The Print Mode on the Label Placement Tab should be set to Labels for printing die-cut labels.
Web Press and Banner mode may be used for other special case printing scenarios. For proper
placement of label images on die-cut media, Labels mode must be used. The Mark Mode
should be set to Gap for most media or Black Mark for marked media.
Most label media will have gaps in between the individual labels, even if they have black marks
on the back of the media. Gap printing is usually recommended because it ensures a better
image placement and eliminates any error that may reside in the marks. Labels with gaps and
marks may be printed with either mode, however gap mode is recommended.
Some media may have a mark placed in the media gap. Some media may have the matrix still
attached to the media. Specialty medias such as clear media or multi-up media may have label
registration marks. In these cases, Black Mark is an appropriate setting for Mark Mode.
Note that Gap between labels is associated with the Web Press mode and is not used in die-cut
label printing. The gap between die-cut labels will be accounted for in the label page definition.
Continuous Direction Label Placement
For any given media, it is likely that image placement adjustment will be needed for continuous
print direction. For both gapped and marked media, the Mark/Gap Adjust should be used to
tune the placement of the image. For labels with both marks and gaps, keep in mind that the
gaps and marks are not in the same physical position on the media. Therefore, different
adjustment values would be expected if switching back and forth to try both of these settings.
Facing the printer where the printed label has exited the printer, a more positive or larger value
in Mark/Gap Adjust will move the printed image toward the printer and down the printed
page. A more negative or smaller value in Mark/Gap Adjust will move the printed image away
the printer and up the printed page.
Mark Adjustment will be in inches or centimeters, depending on the driver setting. Mark
Adjustment is commonly a positive value, however a negative value is possible. The Mark
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