Label Design - Lexmark Optra S1625 User Manual

Using Your Printer

Label Design

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Using Print Materials
should be ironed to reduce the thickness caused by the perforation
process and to reduce nesting of forms. Edges should be smooth
and clean with no roll-over. Laser-perfs (also known as micro-perfs
or data-perfs) of 20 to 30 perfs per inch are generally more stable
and are preferred. The smaller perforations do not normally nest
or create excessive paper dust and debris (paper chaff). Make sure
paper chaff created during the conversion process is removed
before packaging.
Stripped edge matrix is the area around the outer edge of the cut-
sheet, which is sometimes removed before printing. Total strip
matrix, the non-print area around each die-cut label, is also
sometimes removed before printing. This helps you peel the labels
from the backing.
Butt-cut labels are cut flush to one another, with no area in-
between. Butt-cut labels may or may not have an edge matrix
removed.
Die-cut labels are cut with a non-print area between each label.
If you are using a butt-cut or die-cut label, make sure adhesive
contamination does not occur. We recommend a maximum
stripped edge matrix of 3 mm (0.125 in.) along the outer edge or
zone coating with a non-adhesive perimeter of 1 mm. For best
results, do not print within 1.02 mm (0.04 in.) of the edge of the
label, of the perforations, or between die-cuts of the label.
The use of cut-sheet labels that have adhesive to the edge of the
sheet will contaminate your printer and cartridge, and could void
your printer and cartridge warranties.
When using vinyl, polyester, paper, or dual-web labels without
zone coating, butt-cut labels without any stringers (adhesive pulls)
and with a stripped edge matrix of 3 mm (0.125 in.) are preferred.
If a total strip matrix is used, print before removing the matrix. If
matrix must be removed before printing, round all corners and
make sure adhesive is not exposed. Minimize die-cutting,