Many users have asked our customer service team why DK-2214 labels are divided into two partsna and why there is a none-printable area. they also say that this is a waste of money. But actually this is necessary. We will talk about this in this article. and are there any other labels that are divided into two parts? Keep reading and you will find the answer.
The DK-2214 label is a 12mm wide continuous label roll, compatible with Brother label printers, making it ideal for a variety of precise labeling needs. Whether you're labeling small items in laboratories or warehouses, creating price tags for retail products, or organizing files and documents, the narrow width of the DK-2214 label allows for clear, concise labeling in tight spaces. It's also perfect for printing barcodes and labels for small-scale items, ensuring accurate and efficient identification across different applications.
Why does the DK-2214 label are divided into two parts?
The DK-2214 label design includes two parts: a printable area and a non-printable area. This design helps ensure the stability of the label during printing and meets the printer’s minimum width requirements.
- Printable Area: This area is 12mm (0.47 inches) wide, and all content will be printed within this space.
- Non-Printable Area: This area is 17mm (0.67 inches) wide, located on the other side of the label’s midline. It is designed to increase the overall width of the label to meet the printer’s minimum width requirement and to help secure the label during printing.
Why does the DK-2214 label have a non-printable area?
The non-printable area (0.67 inches wide) is designed to bring the total width of the label to meet the printer's minimum width requirement. It serves as an auxiliary area to ensure that the 12mm printable area stays in place during printing and doesn’t shift or slip.
How can I ensure my content only prints within the printable area?
When using DK-2214 labels, make sure that your design or editing software restricts all content to the 12mm-wide printable area. Brother’s label editing system typically adjusts the print content to fit the printable area automatically, but it’s always a good idea to double-check the width of your content during design to avoid exceeding the boundaries.
Can I remove the non-printable area?
The non-printable area is a part of the label's design and cannot be removed or printed on. Attempting to remove it may cause issues with the label feeding correctly during printing or other complications. Therefore, to ensure smooth printing, it is not able to remove the non-printable area.
How can I avoid wasting material on the non-printable area?
Although the non-printable area cannot be used for printing, it plays a crucial role in ensuring the quality and effectiveness of the label printing. If you are concerned about waste, consider choosing appropriate print content and layout design to make the most of the printable area.
Are There Other Labels That are Devided into 2 Parts?
Yes, Except for DK 2214, Dymo 30299, Dymo 30333, Dymo 30277 are also deveided into two parts for you8r convinence. But notmlike DK 2214, both of the two parts on thiese labels are printable.
Dymo 30299: Two-up Jewlry price tags helps you easily stick the labels to the little tiny jewelry products without extra labor.
Dymo 30333: These 2-up labels allow for faster printing, increasing efficiency and saving printing time and spaceby printing two labels at once.
Dymo 30277: Featuring a 2-up format , these labels double printing speed, making file organization more efficient.
Conclusion
The DK-2214 label's two-part design, with its printable and non-printable areas, is necessary for ensuring stable, high-quality printing. While the non-printable area may seem like a limitation, it actually helps meet printer requirements and maintain the integrity of your labels.
Except for DK-2214, Dymo 30299, Dymo 30333, Dymo 30277 are also divided into two parts. Hope they can meet your needs.
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Several reviews complain about these not sticking well. I use them on poly mailer bags and they actually stick better than the Brother labels. The print quality looks great. I don't see any downside to these.
