Media Storage Guidelines

Follow these media storage guidelines for optimal print output.

Store media in a clean, dry, cool, dark area.

Direct thermal media is chemically treated to be heat-sensitive. Direct sunlight or heat sources may ‘expose’ the media.

Do NOT store media with chemicals or cleaning products.

Leave media in its protective packaging until the time it will be loaded into the printer.

Many media types and label adhesives have a ‘shelf life’ or expiration date. Always use the oldest, viable (non-expired) media first.