Operations
Print Modes and Printer Options
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Print Modes and Printer Options
The printer can use different print modes and options for label removal (Table 8). Use a print
mode that matches the media being used and the printer options available. For more
information on the types of media, see Types of Media on page 32. To select a print mode, see
Select the Label Removal Method on page 74.
Print Mode Descriptions and Printer Requirements
Media Paths
Table 9 shows the media paths for print mode and printer option combinations using roll
media. Fanfold media uses the same print modes and printer options as roll media.
Table 8 • Print Modes and Printer Options
Print Mode When to Use/Printer Options Required Printer Actions
Tear-Off
(default setting)
Use for most applications. This mode can
be used with any printer options and most
media types.
The printer prints label formats as it
receives them. The printer operator can tear
off the printed labels any time after they
print.
Peel-Off Use only if the printer has the Peel-Off
option.
The printer peels the label from the liner
during printing and then pauses until the
label is removed. The liner exits the front of
the printer.
Cutter Use if the printer has a cutter option when
you want the labels to be cut apart.
The printer prints a label and then cuts it
free.
Table 9 • Media Paths for Print Modes with Various Printer Options
Print Mode Printer Option
Media Path
Tear-Off Printers with any
printer options can
use Tear-Off mode
Red solid lines = media, Blue dotted lines = backing only
