ZD620 and ZD420 Desktop Printers User Guide

Various Types of Roll and Fanfold Media

The printer typically uses roll media, but you can use fanfold or other continuous media too. Use the correct media for the type of printing you require. You must use direct thermal media.

Zebra strongly recommends the use of Zebra-brand supplies for continuous high-quality printing. A wide range of paper, polypropylene, polyester, and vinyl stock has been specifically engineered to enhance the printing capabilities of the printer and prevent premature printhead wear. To purchase supplies, go to zebra.com/supplies.

Use the following table to identify the type of media to use to print labels.

Types of Media Roll and Fanfold Media
Media Type	Description
Continuous Roll Media	Roll media is wound on a core that can be 12.7 mm to 38.1 mm (0.5 in. to 1.5 in.) in diameter. Continuous roll media does not have gaps, holes, notches, or black marks to indicate label separations. This allows the image to be printed anywhere on the label. A cutter can be used to cut apart individual labels. With continuous media, use the transmissive (gap) sensor so the printer can detect when the media runs out.
Non-continuous Roll Media	Roll media is wound on a core that can be 12.7 mm to 38.1 mm (0.5 in. to 1.5 in.) in diameter. Labels have adhesive backing that sticks them to a liner, and they are separated by gaps, holes, notches, or black marks. Tags are separated by perforations. Individual labels are separated by one or more of the following methods: Web media separates labels by gaps, holes, or notches. Black mark media uses pre-printed black marks on the backside of the media to indicate label separations. Perforated media has perforations that allow the labels or tags to be separated from each other easily. The media may also have black marks or other separations between labels or tags. Perforated media has perforations that allow the labels or tags to be separated from each other easily. The media may also have black marks or other separations between labels or tags.
Non-continuous Fanfold Media	Fanfold media is folded in a zigzag pattern. Fanfold media can have the same label separations as non-continuous roll media. The separations would fall on or near the folds.