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Table 2-3 Label properties and specifications (continued) Property Face sheet Fusing compatibility Liner Packaging Shelf life Specifications The face sheet is the printable surface on a sheet of adhesive labels and can be made from different materials, including paper, polyester, and vinyl. It is common for a face sheet to be die-cut so that individual shapes can be removed after printing. Polyester and vinyl labels require a topcoat to provide the proper electrical and toner adhesion properties. It is important to purchase labels from a knowledgeable converter who is familiar with these processes and laser printing. All inks, adhesives, and other materials that are used in the label construction must be compatible with the heat and pressure of the fusing process. Materials must not scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated to 205°C (401°F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). The liner is the carrier sheet for the label material. The liner must provide stability for the reliable pickup and transport of the label stock through the printer. CAUTION: The liner or release layer should not be exposed on the front. Open spaces and gaps might trap toner and prevent it from fusing properly. The labels should be delivered in moisture-proof wrap to preserve their properties. The labels should have a minimum shelf life of one year, when stored at 23°C (73°F) and 50 percent relative humidity. Recommendations for using labels Follow these HP recommendations for using labels. ● Regularly inspect your labels after printing for any indication that the label edges are lifting or that adhesive contamination is occurring on the print surface. If either of these problems is observed, HP recommends that you discontinue use of that box or lot-number of labels and discuss the problem with your label supplier. ● If many sheets of labels are being continuously run, periodically run several sheets of paper through the printer to clean any contamination or label-stock adhesive that might have deposited. CAUTION: Be sure to run full sheets of labels. Reprinting unused portions can increase the risk of the labels peeling and the occurrence of adhesive contamination. ENWW Using print media 19

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Table 2-3
Label properties and specifications (continued)
Property
Specifications
Face sheet
The face sheet is the printable surface on a sheet of adhesive labels
and can be made from different materials, including paper,
polyester, and vinyl. It is common for a face sheet to be die-cut so
that individual shapes can be removed after printing. Polyester and
vinyl labels require a topcoat to provide the proper electrical and
toner adhesion properties. It is important to purchase labels from a
knowledgeable converter who is familiar with these processes and
laser printing.
Fusing compatibility
All inks, adhesives, and other materials that are used in the label
construction must be compatible with the heat and pressure of the
fusing process. Materials must not scorch, melt, ignite, offset
materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated to 205°C
(401°F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers).
Liner
The liner is the carrier sheet for the label material. The liner must
provide stability for the reliable pickup and transport of the label
stock through the printer.
CAUTION:
The liner or release layer should not be exposed on the
front. Open spaces and gaps might trap toner and prevent it from
fusing properly.
Packaging
The labels should be delivered in moisture-proof wrap to preserve
their properties.
Shelf life
The labels should have a minimum shelf life of one year, when
stored at 23°C (73°F) and 50 percent relative humidity.
Recommendations for using labels
Follow these HP recommendations for using labels.
●
Regularly inspect your labels after printing for any indication that the label edges are lifting or that
adhesive contamination is occurring on the print surface. If either of these problems is observed, HP
recommends that you discontinue use of that box or lot-number of labels and discuss the problem with
your label supplier.
●
If many sheets of labels are being continuously run, periodically run several sheets of paper through the
printer to clean any contamination or label-stock adhesive that might have deposited.
CAUTION:
Be sure to run full sheets of labels. Reprinting unused portions can increase the risk of the labels
peeling and the occurrence of adhesive contamination.
ENWW
Using print media
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