The TSi blog · 17 articles
Compatibility, guides and labelling advice
Find the rolls for your printer, understand the technical terms and prepare your purchases with our practical guides.
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- fabricationZig zag: definition and difference from the Caroll stripThe zigzag, accordion fold without Caroll bands: a packaging method still used for some continuous papers.
- fabricationExit direction: definition and importance for automated labelingThe exit direction, orientation of the labels along the strip: crucial information for automatic applicators.
- fabricationWinding direction: definition and importance for printer compatibilityThe winding direction, inner or outer orientation of the front label on the roll: an essential check before ordering.
- fabricationFront slitting: definition and functional uses on the front panelFront slitting, cutting done on the front of the label: practical uses and manufacturing precautions.
- fabricationBack slitting: definition and benefits for the end userThe back slit, a cut on the backing that makes peeling the labels easier: a manufacturing detail that enhances daily use.
- fabricationGrip type: definition and graphic design constraintsThe grip area, a non-printable zone necessary for the mechanical feeding of the sheets: design constraints to be aware of.
- fabricationCore: definition and importance of the inner diameterThe core, a cardboard tube expressed in inner diameter: an absolute compatibility criterion with the printer's spindle.
- fabricationWidth: definition and importance for roll compatibilityThe width of the label roll: an essential compatibility criterion for thermal printers.
- fabricationFront: definition and selection criteria based on label usageThe front, printable side of the label: types of paper and film, selection criteria based on the final use.
- fabricationCreep: definition, causes, and effects on thermal rollsCreep, adhesive overflow on the edges of the label: causes, consequences on print heads, and best storage practices.
- fabricationWeeding: definition and precision challenges in label cuttingWeeding, material removed between the cut labels: manufacturing precision and impact on roll yield.
- fabricationCoating: definition and role in adhesive manufacturingCoating, a surface treatment that applies adhesive to the substrate: processes, consistency challenges, and impact on the final quality.
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