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Media Specifications
Datamax-O’Neil VMP-2000 Installation Guide
Media Specifications
Paper Guidelines
Continuous Form Specifications
Impact printers use continuous single-part or multi-part forms. The multi-part forms can
have up to four parts.
Fastening Multi-Part Forms
• The maximum displacement of the center of the sprocket holes between sheets shall
not exceed 0.5 mm.
• When the forms are unfolded, the height of the horizontally perforated portion shall
be within 2.0 mm.
• The crimping fastening method is required; four-claw crimps shall be applied on both
edges.
Sprocket Holes and Perforation Guidelines
• The sprocket holes shall be clearly and cleanly cut.
• Forms shall be fan-folded at every horizontal, perforated line.
• Both edges or each perforation shall not be torn.
• Intersection of the horizontal and vertical perforations shall not be cut.
Media Quantity
Original unlimited supply
Original +1 unlimited supply
Original +2 unlimited supply
Original +3 unlimited supply
Single-Part Form Multi-Part Form
Width
3” - 9.5”
(76.2mm - 241.3mm)
3” - 9.5”
(76.2mm - 241.3mm)
Thickness
2.6 mil - 3.9 mil
(0.065mm- 0.10mm)
Total thickness must be 0.35mm or less
Weight
64.0 - 81.4 g/m
2
(55 - 70 kg/ream)
40 g/m
2
chemical carbon*
(10.5 lbs. or 34 kg/ream)
* Up to four parts or, up to three parts if
crimp-fastened forms
Length
11 inches, 11.69 inches (A4), custom 11 inches, 11.69 inches (A4), custom
Copies
One (1) Three (3)
Note:
You cannot use paper with glued edges.
