Label Layout Design Tips - Primera FX1200 Operator's Manual

4.5 Label Layout Design Tips

When importing labels through the PTPrint layout wizard there are two items to consider that
affect FX1200.
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Number of Columns in PTPrint = Number of knives available for use.
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Margins and horizontal gaps in PTPrint = Pinch Roller pressure effects.
Using the optimal number of knives will increase the speed of the cut.
Adjusting the margins and horizontal gaps will minimize the effects of the pinch rollers on the
finished labels. The pinch rollers can cause a track of small bumps (knurled roller effect) to
appear on your labels. This is caused by the pinch rollers crushing the media against the
knurled roller in the cutter. The pinch roller in combination with the knurled roller is necessary in
order to grab the paper and rapidly move it up and down the web during cutting. This effect is
NOT always visible on all media.
Columns. The number of columns
affects the number of knives that can
be used. In order to use multiple
knives the number of columns must
be divisible by the number of knives.
For example a 4 column cut will allow
you to use 1 knife, 2 knives or 4
knives. A 5 column cut will only allow
1 knife to be used. A 6 column cut
will allow you to use 1 knife, 2 knives
or 3 knives.
Manually adjust the columns, change
the orientation or reduce the label
width to fit more or less columns on
the page.
Rows. Make the shortest page
possible by decreasing the number of
rows on the page. This will minimize
any problems that might occur if the
printed image is stretched or shrunk.
The page height must be at least 8.5".
Horizontal Spacing. If uneven
spacing is acceptable, adjust the
horizontal spacing so there is at least
3/8 inch (.375 in) between labels.
Each pinch roller is .375 inches wide.
Typically you will have enough margin on the edges to accommodate these rollers so you will
only need to make a gap big enough for the rollers between columns.
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