Can I use the output cross cutter to cut the final height of my labels? (LX500, LX600, LX610, LX910, LX2000, LX3000)

Can I use the output cross cutter to cut the final height of my labels? (LX500, LX600, LX610, LX910, LX2000, LX3000)

Using the output cutter to cut the height of the label is not recommended. The output cutter was designed to cut a printed section of labels from the printer after it is complete.  It typically cuts through liner only in the gaps between the labels.  It was not designed to cut every label to its final dimensions.  Since the printer's output cutter cuts the height, you should consider the output cutter's limitations before using continuous media. Remember, the output cutter was designed to cut the liner only between the 1/8" gap between labels. 
  1. Cut Accuracy/Image Design.  Full bleed images are not generally recommended for continuous media.  Accurate output cross-cutting is not always assured. Cutting on the line between one label and another is difficult for the printer to accomplish.  Adjustment is possible but not always successful.  If your image has a solid background that is the same on the top and bottom or has a white background, cut accuracy between labels will not be an issue because small variations in cut position will not be noticeable. 
  2. Adhesive build-up.  Cutting through adhesive will cause adhesive buildup on the cutter blade and will affect cutter performance after approximately 1000 -2000 labels.  Perioding cleaning will be necessary.  This is easy on some printers, such as the LX2000 and LX910.  It is not so easy on other printers such as the LX500 or LX600. 
  3. Straight Cutting. Depending on the cutter design and the labels' feed accuracy, the cut may not be straight.  The LX500 has a guillotine cutter which is not as straight as the pizza wheel cutter on the other LX printer models. 
  4. Easy label peel off / removal. It can be difficult to remove the label from the liner on continuous media cut labels. It is also more likely for these labels to curl in storage, adding to difficulty handling and applying these labels. 
  5. Tag Stock.  Tag stock is ideal for continuous media since there is no adhesive present.  This media is typically used for ID badges.
Instead, we recommend purchasing pre die-cut media in the size you need.  You can roll it up on a roll and use an applicator to apply.  Or purchase an LX610 that can custom cut any size using the digital die cutter.

If you are using the output cutter to cut your label height, you can adjust the cut position on the alignment tab of Print Hub.   

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