What Does Outside Diameter Mean? - Label Planet

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.
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 is outside diameter definition | Labelplanet. Available at: https://www.labelplanet.co.uk/glossary/outside-diameter/ (Accessed: January 1, 2025).

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