What is the Outside Diameter (OD) - What does outside diameter mean??

The outside or outer diameter OD is one of the key specifications of rolls of labels this measurement refers to the diameter of the entire roll of labels in its finished form It is important to know the outside diameter in order to determine if a roll of labels is compatible with a printer such as a thermal printer

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Inside Diameter (ID) - What does inside diameter mean?

Definition of INSIDE DIAMETER:

The inside or inner diameter (ID) is one of the key specifications of rolls of labels; this measurement refers to the diameter of the core that a roll of labels is wound around and is sometimes known as the “core diameter”. It is important to know the inside diameter in order to determine if a roll of labels is compatible with a printer (such as a thermal printer) or label applicator.

A roll of labels with the inside diameter marked in orange; the inside diameter gives the diameter of the core that the roll of labels is wound around.

Here is the Harvard-style citation to use if you would like to reference this definition of the term inside diameter:
Label Planet (2020) What does inside diameter mean? | Inside Diameter (ID) Definition. Available at: https://www.labelplanet.co.uk/glossary/inside-diameter/ (Accessed: January 1, 2024).

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