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Adhesive-Backed Labels, B-6

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B.3. Special Paper Adhesive-Backed Labels The basic rule for printing on adhesive labels is that the adhesive must never come into contact with any part of the printer. Adhesive paper sticking to the drum or rollers will damage the printer. Label paper must be manually fed. Label paper has a structure comprising three layers, as shown in Figure B.1 . The top sheet is printed on. The adhesive layer consists of pressure-sensitive adhesives. The carrier sheet (also called the linear or backing sheet) holds the labels until use. Due to the complexity of its composition, adhesive-backed label paper is particularly likely to give trouble in printing. Adhesive label paper must be entirely covered by its top sheet, with no spaces between the individual labels. Labels with spaces in between are apt to peel off, causing serious jam problems. Top sheet (white bond paper) Adhesive Carrier sheet Figure B.1 Adhesive-back label Acceptable Top sheet Unacceptable Carrier sheet Some label paper is manufactured with an extra margin of top sheet around the edge. Do not remove the extra top sheet from the carrier sheet until after printing is finished. FigureB.2 Label arrangement Table B.4 lists the specifications for adhesive label paper. Table B.4 Adhesive Label Specifications Item Weight of top sheet Composite weight Thickness of top sheet Composite thickness Moisture content Specification 44 to 74 g/m2 (12 to 20 lbs/ream) 104 to 151 g/m2 (28 to 40 lbs/ream) 0.086 to 0.107 mm (3.9 to 4.2 mils) 0.115 to 0.145 mm (4.5 to 5.7 mils) 4% to 6% (composite) B-6

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Adhesive-Backed Labels
The basic rule for printing on adhesive labels is that the adhesive must never come into con-
tact with any part of the printer. Adhesive paper sticking to the drum or rollers will damage
the printer.
Label paper must be manually fed.
Label paper has a structure comprising
three layers, as shown in Figure
B.1
. The
top sheet is printed on. The adhesive
layer consists of pressure-sensitive adhe-
sives. The carrier sheet (also called the
linear or backing sheet) holds the labels
until use. Due to the complexity of its
composition, adhesive-backed label pa-
per is particularly likely to give trouble in
printing.
Adhesive label paper must be entirely
covered by its top sheet, with no spaces
between the individual labels. Labels
with spaces in between are apt to peel
off, causing serious jam problems.
Some label paper is manufactured with
an extra margin of top sheet around the
edge. Do not remove the extra top sheet
from the carrier sheet until after printing
is finished.
Table
B.4
lists the specifications for adhesive label paper.
Table B.4
Adhesive Label Specifications
Item
Specification
Weight of top sheet
44 to 74 g/m
2
(12 to 20 lbs/ream)
Composite weight
104 to 151 g/m
2
(28 to 40 lbs/ream)
Thickness of top sheet
0.086 to 0.107 mm (3.9 to 4.2 mils)
Composite thickness
0.115 to 0.145 mm (4.5 to 5.7 mils)
Moisture content
4% to 6% (composite)
Adhesive
Top sheet (white bond paper)
Carrier sheet
Figure B.1
Adhesive-back label
Top sheet
Acceptable
Carrier sheet
Unacceptable
FigureB.2
Label arrangement
B.3.
Special Paper
B-6