Pressure-Sensitive Labels; Description And Expectations; Hints, Tips And Testing Results - Xerox DOCUCOLOR 12 Materials Usage Manual

Pressure-Sensitive Labels

COLOR MATERIALS USAGE GUIDE
USAGE GUIDELINES FOR XEROX COLOR COPIERS AND PRINTERS
Contact your Xerox representative or visit the Xerox website for the
current list of recommended materials for your copier/printer.

Description and expectations

Pressure-sensitive label stock consists of three layers: the face
sheet, the pressure sensitive adhesive, and the backing or release
sheet. There are many types of face sheets and label weights
available. To avoid feeding and image quality problems, it is very
important to run labels with the correct balance of properties. The
recommended Xerox copier/printer labels have been specifically
designed to give optimum performance. They have low weight/low
stiffness for improved feeding. USA versions have a pattern-printed
adhesive (no adhesive within 1/16 inch of the edges of the sheets)
to reduce fuser contamination.
Refer to the Recommended Materials list for your copier/printer to
determine if you can run labels on your machine, and if so, which
labels are recommended.

Hints, tips and testing results

Xerox testing has shown the following:
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When the recommended materials are run, with the correct
tray, mode and orientation, feeding performance and image
quality is good but will not equal the performance of 24 lb
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(90 g/m ) Color Xpressions paper.
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Do not use the Normal paper mode when running labels. Use
the Heavy Weight or Thick paper mode. See your
Recommended Materials list for more specific information.
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In general, labels with a low weight face, backing sheet, and a
pattern-printed adhesive will run successfully. Overall weight
should be less than 203 g/m
parallel to the leading edge.
If attempting to use labels that have not been recommended,
first try a small quantity to test the performance, then consult
your local Xerox representative for agreement on its use.
CAUTION: Do not use dry gum labels (those that require moistening
before being applied) as they can cause severe machine
contamination problems.
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. Run labels with the grain
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