Kyocera TASKalfa 500ci 500ci/400ci/300ci/250ci Operation Guide Rev-1 - Page 461

When printing onto labels, you must be liable for the print quality and possible trouble. Top sheet Adhesive layer Carrier sheet Labels consist of three layers as shown in the illustration. The adhesive layer contains materials that are easily affected by the force applied in the machine. The carrier sheet bears the top sheet until the label is used. This composition of labels may cause more problems. The label surface must be covered completely with the top sheet. Gaps between labels may cause peeling of labels, resulting in a serious failure. Some label paper has large margins on the top sheet. When using such paper, do not peel these margins from the carrier sheet before completing output. Allowed Not allowed Top sheet Carrier sheet Use label paper that conforms to the following specifications. Item Top sheet weight Basis weight (overall paper weight) Top sheet thickness Overall paper thickness Moisture content Specifications 44 to 74 g/m² 104 to 151 g/m² 0.086 to 0.107 mm 0.115 to 0.145 mm 4 to 6 % (composite) Colored Paper Colored paper must conform to the specifications listed on the page 2 of the Appendix. In addition, the pigments in the paper must be able to withstand the heat of printing (up to 200°C or 392°F). Preprinted Paper Preprinted paper must conform to the specifications listed on the page 2 of the Appendix. The colored ink must be able to withstand the heat of printing. It must be resistant to silicone oil as well. Do not use paper with a treated surface such as glossy paper used for calendars. OPERATION GUIDE Appendix-17