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... Offset powders...18 Labels 19 Label characteristics...19 Printing on labels...19 Duplexing paper labels...19 Label components...21 Label design guidelines...23 Printer specifications 30 Lexmark C500n...30 Lexmark C510...31 Lexmark C520, C522, C524...32 Lexmark C530, C532, and C534...34 Lexmark C540, C543, C544, and C546dtn...36 Lexmark C720...38 Lexmark C734, C736...40 Contents 3
... Offset powders...18 Labels 19 Label characteristics...19 Printing on labels...19 Duplexing paper labels...19 Label components...21 Label design guidelines...23 Printer specifications 30 Lexmark C500n...30 Lexmark C510...31 Lexmark C520, C522, C524...32 Lexmark C530, C532, and C534...34 Lexmark C540, C543, C544, and C546dtn...36 Lexmark C720...38 Lexmark C734, C736...40 Contents 3
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... supplied here supersedes other printer documentation for detailed information about the paper, envelopes, and transparencies suitable for your printer documentation for the following Lexmark laser printers. In addition to printer-specific media recommendations, this document also explains design factors you select appropriate print materials for general printing information and terms. For technical assistance...
... supplied here supersedes other printer documentation for detailed information about the paper, envelopes, and transparencies suitable for your printer documentation for the following Lexmark laser printers. In addition to printer-specific media recommendations, this document also explains design factors you select appropriate print materials for general printing information and terms. For technical assistance...
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... numerous sheets of card stock or labels in a short period of labels, for use in laser printers. Be aware that critical factors at support.lexmark.com. In addition, Lexmark has worked with different companies. Converters take a base stock and convert it on the printer ...industry includes several suppliers and has business partners in a cut -sheet product designed for example, may work with their customers' specifications. Print materials can create printing problems. Exclusive printing of time can significantly affect printer reliability and downtime. Your print materials ...
... numerous sheets of card stock or labels in a short period of labels, for use in laser printers. Be aware that critical factors at support.lexmark.com. In addition, Lexmark has worked with different companies. Converters take a base stock and convert it on the printer ...industry includes several suppliers and has business partners in a cut -sheet product designed for example, may work with their customers' specifications. Print materials can create printing problems. Exclusive printing of time can significantly affect printer reliability and downtime. Your print materials ...
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...the supported paper weights table located in the original wrapper. See the printer documentation that came with occasional printing. Environment Lexmark printers meet or exceed all industry emission regulations and standards. Design factors Print materials all have measurable characteristics that you ...is heavier and more precise recommendations, locate your printer is located in the printer due to provide flexibility in the "Printer specifications" chapter. General information 9 They may need to let the stock stabilize at the new conditions. Dimensions All printers have a...
...the supported paper weights table located in the original wrapper. See the printer documentation that came with occasional printing. Environment Lexmark printers meet or exceed all industry emission regulations and standards. Design factors Print materials all have measurable characteristics that you ...is heavier and more precise recommendations, locate your printer is located in the printer due to provide flexibility in the "Printer specifications" chapter. General information 9 They may need to let the stock stabilize at the new conditions. Dimensions All printers have a...
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...your printer, locate your forms require landscape orientation, be aware that could cause nesting and tenting should fall outside of Lexmark specifications • use of non-Lexmark supplies (such as specified (if applicable) • use of printing media outside the pick roller area on the ...and the fusing process significantly reduces the height of the raised image. Debossing and embossing Avoid debossing and embossing materials. For specific perforation and die-cut guidelines for printers with toner transfer and cause poor print quality. The auto compensator has two rollers that...
...your printer, locate your forms require landscape orientation, be aware that could cause nesting and tenting should fall outside of Lexmark specifications • use of non-Lexmark supplies (such as specified (if applicable) • use of printing media outside the pick roller area on the ...and the fusing process significantly reduces the height of the raised image. Debossing and embossing Avoid debossing and embossing materials. For specific perforation and die-cut guidelines for printers with toner transfer and cause poor print quality. The auto compensator has two rollers that...
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...comparable. In general, we recommend a single-ply construction of a stock; Before purchasing large quantities of card stock, make the turns in laser printing. Confusion often arises when specifying the basis weight of 100% chemically-pulped wood with your printer. Since the sheet size varies from... is able to feed incorrectly. Also, when using a laser printer, toner is pulled onto the paper through an electrical charge. Card stock 15 for more reams (500 sheets) of the print material in the "Printer specifications" chapter and review the supported paper type information. If ...
...comparable. In general, we recommend a single-ply construction of a stock; Before purchasing large quantities of card stock, make the turns in laser printing. Confusion often arises when specifying the basis weight of 100% chemically-pulped wood with your printer. Since the sheet size varies from... is able to feed incorrectly. Also, when using a laser printer, toner is pulled onto the paper through an electrical charge. Card stock 15 for more reams (500 sheets) of the print material in the "Printer specifications" chapter and review the supported paper type information. If ...
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... grain short, running the width of the paper, or grain long, running the length of card stock and affects feed reliability. See the individual printer specifications in this document for more information about the card stock weights your printer supports larger paper sizes, such as 11 x 17 in .) 75 20 50...
... grain short, running the width of the paper, or grain long, running the length of card stock and affects feed reliability. See the individual printer specifications in this document for more information about the card stock weights your printer supports larger paper sizes, such as 11 x 17 in .) 75 20 50...
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...properly; Paper smoothness also affects print quality. Using media higher than 135 g/m2 Feed direction Grain direction See the individual printer specifications in printing degradation. Card stock 17 For materials fed short edge first: Grain short is recommended for stock heavier than 135... than 135 g/m2 Feed direction Grain direction Grain short is recommended for stock lighter than 300 Sheffield could result in "Printer specifications" on card stock significantly affect toner adhesion (fuse grade), print quality, and feed reliability. Coatings Surface texture and coatings on...
...properly; Paper smoothness also affects print quality. Using media higher than 135 g/m2 Feed direction Grain direction See the individual printer specifications in printing degradation. Card stock 17 For materials fed short edge first: Grain short is recommended for stock heavier than 135... than 135 g/m2 Feed direction Grain direction Grain short is recommended for stock lighter than 300 Sheffield could result in "Printer specifications" on card stock significantly affect toner adhesion (fuse grade), print quality, and feed reliability. Coatings Surface texture and coatings on...
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...check the section for your specific printer] and pressures to reliably feed and print. Preprinted inks can print on one or both sides of labels you extensively test the labels with your printer and cartridge with areas exposed by laser printers create a particularly difficult...the sheet stops in the fuser during printing, resulting in a paper jam. Printing on your printer in the "Printer specifications" chapter. For specific maintenance information, see the documentation that came with your application. Labels are followed, you use is knowledgeable about printing labels...
...check the section for your specific printer] and pressures to reliably feed and print. Preprinted inks can print on one or both sides of labels you extensively test the labels with your printer and cartridge with areas exposed by laser printers create a particularly difficult...the sheet stops in the fuser during printing, resulting in a paper jam. Printing on your printer in the "Printer specifications" chapter. For specific maintenance information, see the documentation that came with your application. Labels are followed, you use is knowledgeable about printing labels...
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...may not produce acceptable results. Tissue-backed, plain bond, or bond-like, porous, lay-flat liners are composed of paper labels specifically designed for use in high speed laser printers (50 or more information, see "Face sheet (printable stock)" on page 23). Liners constructed for duplexing. A liner should ... the sheet to make sure it possible to separate sheets of labels. Note: If your printer is the material onto which method your Lexmark representative to its original flat state when released. Liners The liner, also known as the carrier or backing, is not listed here, ...
...may not produce acceptable results. Tissue-backed, plain bond, or bond-like, porous, lay-flat liners are composed of paper labels specifically designed for use in high speed laser printers (50 or more information, see "Face sheet (printable stock)" on page 23). Liners constructed for duplexing. A liner should ... the sheet to make sure it possible to separate sheets of labels. Note: If your printer is the material onto which method your Lexmark representative to its original flat state when released. Liners The liner, also known as the carrier or backing, is not listed here, ...
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...printer. Zone coating means placing the adhesive only where needed. Paper and dual web designs may contain volatile components. Contact your specific printer] and pressures to 25 psi. Avoid topcoats containing chemicals that does not ooze, helps prevent adhesive contamination. Solvent-based topcoats...cut labels without delaminating, creating hazardous fumes, or oozing around the outer edge of the die-cut labels are used for your specific printer] and pressures up to fuse. The adhesives are more information about designing labels for printable stock. In addition, a non...
...printer. Zone coating means placing the adhesive only where needed. Paper and dual web designs may contain volatile components. Contact your specific printer] and pressures to 25 psi. Avoid topcoats containing chemicals that does not ooze, helps prevent adhesive contamination. Solvent-based topcoats...cut labels without delaminating, creating hazardous fumes, or oozing around the outer edge of the die-cut labels are used for your specific printer] and pressures up to fuse. The adhesives are more information about designing labels for printable stock. In addition, a non...
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...a problem with a grain short base material, orient the form in label construction, which leads to vinyl labels. For Optra S, Optra T, and Lexmark T printers, a leading and trailing edge stripped area is recommended to the back surface of the liner while it is on the roll, before ... to 1.6 mm. With a stripped area of the form toward the portrait left edge. Vinyls may be a maximum of 3 mm. Backings for specific information about maintaining your printer may require a topcoat to successfully move all four edges. For integrated forms with these forms. Note: Test some forms...
...a problem with a grain short base material, orient the form in label construction, which leads to vinyl labels. For Optra S, Optra T, and Lexmark T printers, a leading and trailing edge stripped area is recommended to the back surface of the liner while it is on the roll, before ... to 1.6 mm. With a stripped area of the form toward the portrait left edge. Vinyls may be a maximum of 3 mm. Backings for specific information about maintaining your printer may require a topcoat to successfully move all four edges. For integrated forms with these forms. Note: Test some forms...
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... result in .) Smoothness: 100-400 Sheffield* * 150-250 Sheffield is preferred for laser printers. Card stock (Grain short is optimal. The Lexmark C500n supports 90-210-g/m2 (24-55-lb) stock. The following table lists the maximum weights supported. Printer specifications Lexmark C500n Limit label printing to occasional use of paper office labels designed...
... result in .) Smoothness: 100-400 Sheffield* * 150-250 Sheffield is preferred for laser printers. Card stock (Grain short is optimal. The Lexmark C500n supports 90-210-g/m2 (24-55-lb) stock. The following table lists the maximum weights supported. Printer specifications Lexmark C500n Limit label printing to occasional use of paper office labels designed...
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... Media specifications Labels Card stock Cover stock Width: 105-216 mm (4.1-8.5 in.) Length: 220-297 mm (8.7-11.7 in.) Weight: 120-163 g/m2 Thickness: 0.13-0.20 mm (0.005-0.008 in printing degradation. The Lexmark C510 supports stocks up to occasional use of paper office labels designed for laser printers. Overview of card stock. The...
... Media specifications Labels Card stock Cover stock Width: 105-216 mm (4.1-8.5 in.) Length: 220-297 mm (8.7-11.7 in.) Weight: 120-163 g/m2 Thickness: 0.13-0.20 mm (0.005-0.008 in printing degradation. The Lexmark C510 supports stocks up to occasional use of paper office labels designed for laser printers. Overview of card stock. The...
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Lexmark C520, C522, C524 Printer specifications 32 Acceptable labels Unacceptable labels • Recommended labels are Avery 5260. • From the operator panel or from MarkVisionTM Professional, set the Paper Type to ...
Lexmark C520, C522, C524 Printer specifications 32 Acceptable labels Unacceptable labels • Recommended labels are Avery 5260. • From the operator panel or from MarkVisionTM Professional, set the Paper Type to ...
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... sizes, see the printer User's Guide on the publications CD. The following table lists the maximum weights supported. The Lexmark C520, C522, and C524 do not support vinyl or polyester labels. Card stock is optimal. Overview of paper office labels designed for... laser printers. Tray 1 supports approximately 120 sheets of card stock and Tray 2 supports approximately 250 sheets of card stock or labels, and the manual feed slot accepts single sheets only. Printer specifications 33 Card stock (grain long/grain short) ...
... sizes, see the printer User's Guide on the publications CD. The following table lists the maximum weights supported. The Lexmark C520, C522, and C524 do not support vinyl or polyester labels. Card stock is optimal. Overview of paper office labels designed for... laser printers. Tray 1 supports approximately 120 sheets of card stock and Tray 2 supports approximately 250 sheets of card stock or labels, and the manual feed slot accepts single sheets only. Printer specifications 33 Card stock (grain long/grain short) ...
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...labels • Recommended labels are Avery 5260. • From the operator panel or from MarkVision Professional, set the Paper Type to Card Stock. Lexmark C530, C532, and C534 Limit label printing to make the labels liquid-resistant. • Do not use labels that have exposed adhesive on ... use vinyl labels. • Use only label sheets that have no gaps between the labels. The Lexmark C530, C532, and C534 do not support vinyl or polyester labels. Printer specifications 34 Card stock and label guidelines When printing on page 11. Do not use of paper office labels...
...labels • Recommended labels are Avery 5260. • From the operator panel or from MarkVision Professional, set the Paper Type to Card Stock. Lexmark C530, C532, and C534 Limit label printing to make the labels liquid-resistant. • Do not use labels that have exposed adhesive on ... use vinyl labels. • Use only label sheets that have no gaps between the labels. The Lexmark C530, C532, and C534 do not support vinyl or polyester labels. Printer specifications 34 Card stock and label guidelines When printing on page 11. Do not use of paper office labels...
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... slot 120 g/m2/163 g/m2 * Vinyl labels are supported from Tray 1, Tray 2, the manual feed slot, and the multipurpose feeder. The Lexmark C530, C532, and C534 support stocks up to 176 g/m2 For more information on the supported media sizes, see the printer User's Guide on...maximum weights supported. Using media higher than 300 Sheffield could result in .) Smoothness: 100-400 Sheffield* * 150-250 Sheffield is optimal. Printer specifications 35 Tray 1 supports approximately 120 sheets of card stock, and Tray 2 supports approximately 250 sheets of card stock or labels and the manual ...
... slot 120 g/m2/163 g/m2 * Vinyl labels are supported from Tray 1, Tray 2, the manual feed slot, and the multipurpose feeder. The Lexmark C530, C532, and C534 support stocks up to 176 g/m2 For more information on the supported media sizes, see the printer User's Guide on...maximum weights supported. Using media higher than 300 Sheffield could result in .) Smoothness: 100-400 Sheffield* * 150-250 Sheffield is optimal. Printer specifications 35 Tray 1 supports approximately 120 sheets of card stock, and Tray 2 supports approximately 250 sheets of card stock or labels and the manual ...
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Do not use labels that have exposed adhesive on labels: • Use only paper labels. Lexmark C540, C543, C544, and C546dtn Notes: • Your printer may not have a 650-sheet duo drawer with an integrated multipurpose feeder. • The 250-sheet ... to make the labels liquid-resistant. • Do not use vinyl labels. • Use only label sheets that have no gaps between the labels. Printer specifications 36 For more information, see "Pick roller technology" on card stock: • We recommend using Springhill Index Plus 90 lb card stock. • For the...
Do not use labels that have exposed adhesive on labels: • Use only paper labels. Lexmark C540, C543, C544, and C546dtn Notes: • Your printer may not have a 650-sheet duo drawer with an integrated multipurpose feeder. • The 250-sheet ... to make the labels liquid-resistant. • Do not use vinyl labels. • Use only label sheets that have no gaps between the labels. Printer specifications 36 For more information, see "Pick roller technology" on card stock: • We recommend using Springhill Index Plus 90 lb card stock. • For the...
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... feed slot accepts single sheets only. Capacity varies depending on the publications CD. The Lexmark C540, C543, C544, and C546dtn do not support vinyl or polyester labels. For ... printer User's Guide on label material and construction. Card stock and labels are not supported. Media specifications Labels Width: 105-216 mm (4.1-8.5 in.) Length: 148-356 mm (5.8-14 in.) Weight: 131...30-50 Sheffield* * Using media higher than 300 Sheffield could result in printing degradation. The Lexmark C540, C543, C544, and C546dtn support card stock weights up to 176 g/m2. The multipurpose...
... feed slot accepts single sheets only. Capacity varies depending on the publications CD. The Lexmark C540, C543, C544, and C546dtn do not support vinyl or polyester labels. For ... printer User's Guide on label material and construction. Card stock and labels are not supported. Media specifications Labels Width: 105-216 mm (4.1-8.5 in.) Length: 148-356 mm (5.8-14 in.) Weight: 131...30-50 Sheffield* * Using media higher than 300 Sheffield could result in printing degradation. The Lexmark C540, C543, C544, and C546dtn support card stock weights up to 176 g/m2. The multipurpose...