Appendix A — Printer Specifications
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Approved Media
To achieve optimum print quality and maximum printhead life, Honeywell
specifies the use of Honeywell brand media. These supplies are specially
formulated for use in our printers; use of non-Honeywell supplies may affect the
print quality, performance and life of the printer or its components.
For a current list of approved media for use in direct thermal applications,
please visit www.honeywellaidc.com.
Media dimensions: Side view and top view
Media Dimensions
Designator Description Minimum
1
Maximum
2
A Label width 40 mm (1.58”) 115 mm (4.5”)
B Liner width 40 mm (1.58”) 115 mm (4.5”)
C Gap (or notch) between labels
2
1.7 mm (0.067”) 3 mm (0.12”)
D Label length 10 mm (0.39”) —
E Media thickness 58 μm (0.0023) 180 μm (0.0071”)
F Notch opening width
• Short sensor
• Long sensor
5 mm (0.20”)
23 mm (0.90”)
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—
G Distance from media edge to media sensor aperture (left
justified)
1.7 mm (0.067”) 2 mm (0.08”)
H Reflective (black) mark width
1
40 mm (1.58”) 115 mm (4.5”)
I Distance between reflective marks
2
10 mm (0.39”) —
J Reflective mark length
2
1.7 mm (0.067”)
1
The reflective (black) mark must be carbon based, placed on the backside of the stock, and the reflectance shall be less than 10% at
wavelengths of 950 and 640 N m.
2
The maximum allowable length of the combined label and gap (or mark) measurement cannot exceed 2.54 m (99.99 in.).