Determining The Print Area; Non-Print Zones; Using Supply Layout Grids - Avery Dennison ADTP1 Reference Manual

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The "bottom" (or leading edge) is the edge that exits the printer first. The 0,0 point is at the
bottom left corner of the label. The print area is center justified.
Unit of Max. Supply
Measure (Wid x Len)
English 432 x 1750
Metric 1080 x 4445
Dots (203) 877 x 3553
Dots (300) 1296 x 3750
Note: Longer images can be created by reallocating memory to increase the image buffer. See
"Defining the Memory Configuration

Non-Print Zones

The following non-print zones are recommended
Left and Right
Top and Bottom
The leading edge is the edge of the label that exits the printer first; the trailing edge is the edge
of the label that exits the printer last; regardless of how the format is designed on the label. If
using the optional bar code verifier, allow a minimum no-scan zone on the trailing edge of the
label of 0.5 inch (13 mm). .
Use the following formulas to convert inches to dots and metric:
Dots = inches x 203 (or 300 dots per inch)
Metric (1/10mm) = inches x 254
English (1/100 inch) = 100 x (dots/203) or (dots/300)
Dots = Metric (1/10 mm) x 799/1000 (or 1181/1000)
300 dpi depends on the printer.
Using Suppl y Layout Grids
A supply layout grid contains measurement markers.
These markers help accurately position information
on the label.
Decide whether to design formats using English, Metric,
or Dot measurements. Choose from the following grids:
English The English grid is measured in 1/100 inches.
Metric The Metric grid is measured in 1/10 millimeters
(mm).
Graphic The printer uses dots to print images on a label.
The printhead has 203 dots per inch (dpi) or an
optional 300 dots per inch printhead.
Choose English or Metric units when designing formats
to use with different printers. English or Metric units
allow more direct use of formats on printers with
different density printheads.
Supply layout grids are in Appendix D,
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Max. Print Area
(Wid x Len)
409 x 1600
1038 x 4064
832 x 3248
1248 x 3600
0.025 inches (0.6mm or 5 dots) on either edge of the label.
0.025 inches (0.6mm or 5 dots) on the leading and trailing edge of the label.
"Format Design
Min. Supply
(Wid x Len)
75 x 32
191 x 81
152 x 65
225 x 96
Packet" in Chapter 2 for more information.
Min. Print Area
(Wid x Len)
75 x 32
191 x 81
152 x 65
225 x 96