Lexmark Optra S 1620 User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 152
Label Design, results, do not print within 1.02 mm 0.04 in. of the edge of
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Using Print Materials Using Your Printer should be ironed to reduce the thickness caused by the perforation process and to reduce nesting of forms. Edges should be smooth and clean with no roll-over. Laser-perfs (also known as micro-perfs or data-perfs) of 20 to 30 perfs per inch are generally more stable and are preferred. The smaller perforations do not normally nest or create excessive paper dust and debris (paper chaff). Make sure paper chaff created during the conversion process is removed before packaging. Label Design Stripped edge matrix is the area around the outer edge of the cutsheet, which is sometimes removed before printing. Total strip matrix, the non-print area around each die-cut label, is also sometimes removed before printing. This helps you peel the labels from the backing. Butt-cut labels are cut flush to one another, with no area inbetween. Butt-cut labels may or may not have an edge matrix removed. Die-cut labels are cut with a non-print area between each label. If you are using a butt-cut or die-cut label, make sure adhesive contamination does not occur. We recommend a maximum stripped edge matrix of 3 mm (0.125 in.) along the outer edge or zone coating with a non-adhesive perimeter of 1 mm. For best results, do not print within 1.02 mm (0.04 in.) of the edge of the label, of the perforations, or between die-cuts of the label. The use of cut-sheet labels that have adhesive to the edge of the sheet will contaminate your printer and cartridge, and could void your printer and cartridge warranties. When using vinyl, polyester, paper, or dual-web labels without zone coating, butt-cut labels without any stringers (adhesive pulls) and with a stripped edge matrix of 3 mm (0.125 in.) are preferred. If a total strip matrix is used, print before removing the matrix. If matrix must be removed before printing, round all corners and make sure adhesive is not exposed. Minimize die-cutting, 136 Using Print Materials