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

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

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

Definition of OUTSIDE DIAMETER:

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).

A roll of labels with the outside diameter marked in blue; the outside diameter gives the diameter of the entire roll of labels.

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

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