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Adhesive
Labels
Selecting Paper and Media
Adhesive labels consist of a top (print surface) sheet,
an adhesive layer, and a liner (peel-away backing).
The top sheet is usually xerographic paper and must
meet the general specifications for that kind of paper.
The liner must be coated for easy release of the top
sheet and adhesive layer sheets, particularly after
being subjected to print head heat.
NEC tested Avery® 5162 labels and obtained
satisfactory results.
NOTE: Label properties can be changed by the
manufacturers. NEC has no control over such
changes. Thus NEC neither warrants nor recom-
mends the use of any particular label and the user
assumes all responsibility as to the quality and
performance of labels selected.
Note the following considerations regarding the
printing of labels.
Labels must be set on and fed from the paper
hopper one sheet at a time (do not place more
than one in the hopper). In order to minimize
curling, labels must be ejected from the face-
down door.
The adhesive should not melt or generate harm-
ful emissions at temperatures greater than 200˚ C
(392˚ F ) for 0.1 second.
Labels should cover the entire surface of the liner
sheet. Labels placed on a liner sheet with inter-
rupting spaces make it difficult for consistent
feeding because one sheet contains multiple
"double-thickness" areas.
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