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Determining Format Contents
Before you lay out your format, you need to make a few
decisions. For example: How large is your supply, which fonts do
you want to use, do you want to include a bar code, and do you
want to include graphics?
Determining the Print Area
The "bottom" is the edge that exits the printer first. The 0,0 point
is at the bottom left corner of the label. For the 9403 printer, the
print area begins 0.10 inches from the left edge of the supply. For
the 9800 series printers, the print area is in the center of the
label. Check the table to determine the maximum print area.
Printer Unit of Measure Maximum Supply Size
(Width x Length)
Maximum Print Area
(Width x Length)
9403
English (1/100 in) 200 x 600 200 x 600
Metric (1/10mm) 508 x 1524 508 x 1524
Dots (1/203 dots) 406 x 1218 406 x 1218
9825/
985x/
9860
English 425 x 1750 400 x 1600
Metric 1080 x 4445 1016 x 4064
Dots 863 x 3553 812 x 3248
985x/
9860 w/
optional
300 dpi
English 425 x 1750 400 x 1300
Metric 1080 x 4445 1524 x 3300
Dots 1275 x 5250 1200 x 3900
When designing formats, keep in mind the following non-print
zones for the 9403 printer:
Bottom .035 inches at the beginning of the label.
Left .10 inches from the left edge of the label.
The following non-print zones are recommended for the 9800
series printers:
All Supplies .050 inches on either edge of the label.
All Supplies .020 inches at the end of the label.
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