Abstract: The invention relates to a roller (R) for a printer for printing on print material (D) which on its side (DR) facing away from the side (DD) to be printed on is coated or can be coated in certain areas with an adhesive or sticking material (K), wherein the roller (R) serves to convey the print material or to press the print material against a print head or print cylinder (DKW) and the roller (R) has at least one pressing area (BA) and the pressing area (BA) serves to butt against and press onto the print material (D), characterised in that the pressing area (BA) or the pressing areas together has or have a width (BBA) which is less than the width (BD) of the print material (D).