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Types of Media
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Types of Media
Your printer can use various types of media:
• Standard media—Most standard media uses an adhesive backing that sticks individual
labels or a continuous length of labels to a liner. Standard media can come on rolls or in a
fanfold stack (Table 3).
• Tag stock—Tags are usually made from a heavy paper. Tag stock does not have adhesive
or a liner, and it is typically perforated between tags. Tag stock can come on rolls or in a
fanfold stack (Table 3).
Important • Zebra strongly recommends the use of Zebra-brand supplies for continuous
high-quality printing. A wide range of paper, polypropylene, polyester, and vinyl stock has
been specifically engineered to enhance the printing capabilities of the printer and to prevent
premature printhead wear. To purchase supplies, go to http://www.zebra.com/howtobuy.
Table 3 • Roll and Fanfold Media
Media Type How It Looks Description
Non-Continuous
Roll Media
Roll media is wound on a core that can be 1 in. to 3 in. (25 to
76 mm) in diameter. Individual labels or tags are separated by
one or more of the following methods:
• Web media separates labels by gaps, holes, or notches.
• Black mark media uses pre-printed black marks on the
back side of the media to indicate label separations.
• Perforated media has perforations that allow the labels or
tags to be separated from each other easily. The media may
also have black marks or other separations between labels
or tags.