Zebra HC100 - Page 24

Introduction to the HC100
Media Cartridges and Wristbands
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61207L-002 B HC100 User Guide 11/15/10
Wristband Print Zone
The best area for printing varies by wristband type. For best results, design your wristband
formats so that they print in the recommended print zone of the wristband (Figure 10). Avoid
printing over the clip holes (Z-Band QuickClip) or the tamper-evident slits (Z-Band Direct).
Figure 10 • Media Home Position and Recommended Print Zone
Z-Band QuickClip
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Z-Band Direct
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Non-printable area
(shown in red)
You cannot print on approximately the first 1 inch (25.4 mm) of each
wristband because the media does not backfeed into the printer.
2
Media home position The media home position (0,0) occurs 1 in. (25.4 mm) from the leading
edge of the wristband.
3
Recommended print start
position
The start position from the leading edge of the wristband varies by
wristband type (see Table 2).
4
Recommended print zone
(shown in green)
This area is recommended for printing because it is visible on the
patient after the wristband is secured.
Table 2 • Recommended Print Start Position by Label Type
Wristband Type Wristband Length Start Position from the Leading Edge
Z-Band Direct 11 in. (279 mm) 4.5 in. (114 mm)
7 in. (178 mm) 2.5 in. (64 mm)
6 in. (152 mm) 2 in. (51 mm)
Z-Band QuickClip 11 in. (279 mm) 6.25 in. (159 mm)
7 in. (178 mm) 3.25 in. (83 mm)