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Loading Paper

Label paper has a structure comprising of three layers, as shown in the

diagram. 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 used. Due to the complexity of its

composition, adhesive-backed label paper is particularly likely to give

printing problems.

Adhesive label paper must be entirely covered by its top sheet, with no

spaces between the individual labels. Labels with spaces in between are

liable to peel off, causing serious paper 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.

The table below lists the specifications for adhesive label paper.

Postcards

One postcard can be loaded at a time. Make sure the postcards you are going to set are not curled. Feeding curled

postcards may cause paper jams.

Some postcards have rough edges on the back (those are created when the paper is cut). In this case, put the postcard on

a flat place and rub the edges with, for example, a ruler to smooth them.

Envelopes

One envelope can be loaded at a time. Envelopes should be fed in the face-up position, right edge first.

Since the composition of an envelope is more complex than that of ordinary paper, it is not always possible to ensure

consistent printing quality over the entire envelope surface.

Normally, envelopes have a diagonal grain direction. This direction can easily cause wrinkles and creases when envelopes

pass through the printer. Before purchasing envelopes, make a test print to check whether the printer accepts the

envelope.

• Do not use envelopes that have an encapsulated liquid adhesive.

• Avoid a long printing session for envelopes only. Extended envelope printing can cause premature printer wear.

Top sheet (white

bond paper)

Adhesive

Carrier sheet

Item Specification

Weight of top sheet 44 to 74 g/m² (12 to 20 lb/ream)

Composite weight 104 to 151 g/m² (28 to 40 lb/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)

Top sheet

UnacceptableAcceptable

Carrier sheet

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