2 Media Handling
The front sensors consist of the transparent-type and reflective-type photosensors and the
position of a label or tag is detected as follows:
Transparent-type photosensor:
Reflective-type photosensor:
Note: Check that the adjustable sensor is set to 'AJSensOF.' (See Chapter 2.)
Specification of paper
For dimensions of paper gap between labels, tag paper (label paper) notch and black line,
see figure.
A
Label width
B
Liner width
C
Label left edge position
D
Label paper gap length
E
Label length
F
Label pitch
G
Liner thickness
H
Paper thickness
I
Notch right end position
J
Notch left end position
K
Notch length
L
Black line right end position
M
Black line left end position
N
Black line width
Note:
Paper having both label paper gap and black line should use the paper-gap sensor.
Fanfold should use the paper-gap sensor.
Size of paper
(When Using Front Sensors)
Detects paper gap between labels and tag paper notch.
Detects black line.
Minimum value mm (in)
7.62
(0.3)
25.40
(1.0)
0
2.54
(0.10)
2.54
(0.10)
5.08
(0.20)
0.06
(0.0025)
0.06 (0.0025)
8.3 (0.3
2)
0
2.54
(0.10)
15.00
(0.59)
0
3.18(0.125)
Label paper
Notch detection
Label
Label
Label
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Maximum value mm (in)
118.00
118.00
2.54
(0.10)
2539.00
(99.96)
2539.00
(99.96)
2539.00
(99.96)
0 . 1 2 5
(0.0049)
0.25
01)
11
3)
4.7
(0.19)
17.80
70)
―
1.5
06)
17.80 (0.
70)
Continuous paper
Black line detection
Printable
area
Black line
OD value: 1.5 or
more
Carbon black ink
(4.65)
(4.65)
(0.
(0.4
(0.
(0.