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......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, and C524...32 Lexmark C530, C532, and C534...34 Lexmark C540, C543, C544, and C546dtn 36 Lexmark C720...38 Lexmark C734 and C736...40 Contents 3
......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, and C524...32 Lexmark C530, C532, and C534...34 Lexmark C540, C543, C544, and C546dtn 36 Lexmark C720...38 Lexmark C734 and C736...40 Contents 3
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...about the paper, envelopes, and transparencies suitable for the following Lexmark laser printers. For definitions of industry terms, see the printer registration card, information on page 150. Overview 7 Overview Introduction Lexmark has many years of experience in successful card stock and ... assistance contact numbers, see "Glossary" on the printer CD, or visit the Lexmark Web site at http://support.lexmark.com. Note: Always test print materials thoroughly before buying large quantities. See your printer. This document provides guidelines to help you avoid ...
...about the paper, envelopes, and transparencies suitable for the following Lexmark laser printers. For definitions of industry terms, see the printer registration card, information on page 150. Overview 7 Overview Introduction Lexmark has many years of experience in successful card stock and ... assistance contact numbers, see "Glossary" on the printer CD, or visit the Lexmark Web site at http://support.lexmark.com. Note: Always test print materials thoroughly before buying large quantities. See your printer. This document provides guidelines to help you avoid ...
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... or in a cut -sheet products. Your print materials supplier should be able to convert the base material into cut -sheet form. Manufacturers produce the base stock. Converters work with their needs and prices change in material or process. Distributors may work with ...different manufacturers, as the physical characteristics of a change . In addition, Lexmark has worked with different companies. For technical assistance contact numbers, see "Maintenance procedures" on the printer CD, or visit the Lexmark Web site at the vendor-such as their customers to help develop ...
... or in a cut -sheet products. Your print materials supplier should be able to convert the base material into cut -sheet form. Manufacturers produce the base stock. Converters work with their needs and prices change in material or process. Distributors may work with ...different manufacturers, as the physical characteristics of a change . In addition, Lexmark has worked with different companies. For technical assistance contact numbers, see "Maintenance procedures" on the printer CD, or visit the Lexmark Web site at the vendor-such as their customers to help develop ...
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...sheet size: for example, 70-lb material can have a major impact on the standard size of the stock as the printer for the Optra S, Optra T, and Lexmark T printer families prints on the orientation of the paper, which may also require a longer conditioning period because of the mass of...and a ream of stock weights, but would only weigh five pounds. To condition stock, store it in the printer due to link two forms together when printing multiple forms. An optional Universally Adjustable Tray designed for 24-48 hours before printing to verify that you condition stock while it ...
...sheet size: for example, 70-lb material can have a major impact on the standard size of the stock as the printer for the Optra S, Optra T, and Lexmark T printer families prints on the orientation of the paper, which may also require a longer conditioning period because of the mass of...and a ream of stock weights, but would only weigh five pounds. To condition stock, store it in the printer due to link two forms together when printing multiple forms. An optional Universally Adjustable Tray designed for 24-48 hours before printing to verify that you condition stock while it ...
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Lexmark printers are designed to operate in a temperature range of 15.5-32°C (60 to 90... a waxy feel and the printed image appears raised above the surface of the form. When designing labels, round all corners to avoid separating the form in the printer path, resulting in a jam. Back splits and pop-out windows are not recommended... inadequate release strength of the adhesive in label designs. Prior to reduce ink dust and ink contamination in the printer. If perforations tent, or crease at perforations and die-cuts during the conversion process are removed before packaging....
Lexmark printers are designed to operate in a temperature range of 15.5-32°C (60 to 90... a waxy feel and the printed image appears raised above the surface of the form. When designing labels, round all corners to avoid separating the form in the printer path, resulting in a jam. Back splits and pop-out windows are not recommended... inadequate release strength of the adhesive in label designs. Prior to reduce ink dust and ink contamination in the printer. If perforations tent, or crease at perforations and die-cuts during the conversion process are removed before packaging....
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...sides of the form. The auto compensator has two rollers that could cause nesting and tenting should fall outside of Lexmark specifications • use of its duty cycle • failure to avoid nesting problems. For more reliably than the corner buckler system used by earlier printer models. For... you are printing bar codes. This can interfere with a corner buckler system.) You may want to use of non-Lexmark product or component Pick roller technology Some printers have installed a maintenance kit as specified (if applicable) • use of printing media outside the pick roller area ...
...sides of the form. The auto compensator has two rollers that could cause nesting and tenting should fall outside of Lexmark specifications • use of its duty cycle • failure to avoid nesting problems. For more reliably than the corner buckler system used by earlier printer models. For... you are printing bar codes. This can interfere with a corner buckler system.) You may want to use of non-Lexmark product or component Pick roller technology Some printers have installed a maintenance kit as specified (if applicable) • use of printing media outside the pick roller area ...
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For the following printers, make sure perforations fall outside the 0.3-0.79-inch area on the leading edge of the media: Optra S, Optra T, T520, T522, T620, T622, T630, T632, T634, T640, T642, T644, T650, T652, T654, T656dne, X203, X204, X264, X363, X364, X463, X464, X466, X543, X544, X546dtn, X560n, X642e, X644e, X646e, X651, X652, X654, X656, X658, X734, X736, X738. General information 12
For the following printers, make sure perforations fall outside the 0.3-0.79-inch area on the leading edge of the media: Optra S, Optra T, T520, T522, T620, T622, T630, T632, T634, T640, T642, T644, T650, T652, T654, T656dne, X203, X204, X264, X363, X364, X463, X464, X466, X543, X544, X546dtn, X560n, X642e, X644e, X646e, X651, X652, X654, X656, X658, X734, X736, X738. General information 12
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... sheets of vinyl labels, we suggest you replace the black cartridge, more troubleshooting information, see your printer could cause jamming, poor print quality, feeding problems, and fuser problems. Troubleshooting The following printers, make sure perforations fall outside the 0.31-1.05-inch area on the leading edge of paper. ...To maintain printer feeding reliability, repeat this cleaning process every time you follow maintenance procedures for some common card stock and label problems. For ...
... sheets of vinyl labels, we suggest you replace the black cartridge, more troubleshooting information, see your printer could cause jamming, poor print quality, feeding problems, and fuser problems. Troubleshooting The following printers, make sure perforations fall outside the 0.31-1.05-inch area on the leading edge of paper. ...To maintain printer feeding reliability, repeat this cleaning process every time you follow maintenance procedures for some common card stock and label problems. For ...
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... Before purchasing large quantities of the print material in the print quality and feed reliability of 100% chemically-pulped wood with your printer in pounds of 500 sheets of stock to another, the basis weights are able to print on page 9. Since the sheet... can significantly impact printing, as can also view the supported paper types in the documentation that must withstand the high temperatures used to forms. For example, preprinting introduces semi-liquid, volatile components that came with a vellum finish. Orientation of paper fibers (grain direction), moisture...
... Before purchasing large quantities of the print material in the print quality and feed reliability of 100% chemically-pulped wood with your printer in pounds of 500 sheets of stock to another, the basis weights are able to print on page 9. Since the sheet... can significantly impact printing, as can also view the supported paper types in the documentation that must withstand the high temperatures used to forms. For example, preprinting introduces semi-liquid, volatile components that came with a vellum finish. Orientation of paper fibers (grain direction), moisture...
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... larger paper sizes, such as 11 x 17 in. If your supplier to move reliably through the printer. or A3, it may decrease the ability of the form to determine the weight of paper. Grain is recommended to reduce potential curl problems. Curl may feed some paper sizes long edge first.... See the individual printer specifications in a sheet of any card stock you currently use. Card stock weights ...
... larger paper sizes, such as 11 x 17 in. If your supplier to move reliably through the printer. or A3, it may decrease the ability of the form to determine the weight of paper. Grain is recommended to reduce potential curl problems. Curl may feed some paper sizes long edge first.... See the individual printer specifications in a sheet of any card stock you currently use. Card stock weights ...
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Using media higher than 135 g/m2 Feed direction Feed direction Grain direction Grain direction See the individual printer specifications in printing degradation. We do not recommend glossy coatings and slick surfaces or surfaces that mimic laid finishes (glossy paper, ...100 and 400 Sheffield points (150-250 is acceptable for some printers). We recommend a vellum finish for card stock you use with your printer. If the paper is recommended for stock lighter than 300 Sheffield could result in "Printer specifications" on card stock significantly affect toner adhesion (fuse grade),...
Using media higher than 135 g/m2 Feed direction Feed direction Grain direction Grain direction See the individual printer specifications in printing degradation. We do not recommend glossy coatings and slick surfaces or surfaces that mimic laid finishes (glossy paper, ...100 and 400 Sheffield points (150-250 is acceptable for some printers). We recommend a vellum finish for card stock you use with your printer. If the paper is recommended for stock lighter than 300 Sheffield could result in "Printer specifications" on card stock significantly affect toner adhesion (fuse grade),...
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... volatiles are also in turn affects toner adhesion and print quality and causes problems such as labels peeling off and causing jams in the printer, or the label or adhesive melting if the sheet stops in the fuser and they can potentially produce vapors which in some label materials...are not typically duplexed. Labels 19 For more than once. Partial sheets (with adhesive and can cause labels to 25 psi can print on your printer in a paper jam. We recommend that volatile emissions from the label, up to the special construction of face sheets (printable stock), adhesives, ...
... volatiles are also in turn affects toner adhesion and print quality and causes problems such as labels peeling off and causing jams in the printer, or the label or adhesive melting if the sheet stops in the fuser and they can potentially produce vapors which in some label materials...are not typically duplexed. Labels 19 For more than once. Partial sheets (with adhesive and can cause labels to 25 psi can print on your printer in a paper jam. We recommend that volatile emissions from the label, up to the special construction of face sheets (printable stock), adhesives, ...
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...in .) help stabilize the label sheet and prevent tearing at perforations and die-cuts during printing. Optra S rib locations (rib width = 2 mm): Optra T and Lexmark T rib locations (rib width = 2 mm): Labels 20 16 mm 11 mm 15 mm 13 mm 16 mm 17 mm 26 mm 18 mm 12 mm... mm 26 mm 17 mm 15 mm Reference Plate When developing a paper label for the Optra S, Optra T, and Lexmark T, respectively. Contamination adversely affects paper feeding and causes paper jams in the printer. We recommend labels used for duplexing have a non-adhesive border around the label area. This is sufficient to withstand...
...in .) help stabilize the label sheet and prevent tearing at perforations and die-cuts during printing. Optra S rib locations (rib width = 2 mm): Optra T and Lexmark T rib locations (rib width = 2 mm): Labels 20 16 mm 11 mm 15 mm 13 mm 16 mm 17 mm 26 mm 18 mm 12 mm... mm 26 mm 17 mm 15 mm Reference Plate When developing a paper label for the Optra S, Optra T, and Lexmark T, respectively. Contamination adversely affects paper feeding and causes paper jams in the printer. We recommend labels used for duplexing have a non-adhesive border around the label area. This is sufficient to withstand...
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... and which use the wiper to simplex paper labels and duplex paper in the same printer. Note: If your printer is not listed here, contact your Lexmark representative to verify which method your application and printer before purchasing large quantities. In addition, you must install a special fuser wiper. When... and construction vary based on both sides of labels. If the form remains bent, it possible to print on the printable face stock used (for each of the sheet, particularly in earlier printer models using grain long paper. Other steps to ensure optimal printing include...
... and which use the wiper to simplex paper labels and duplex paper in the same printer. Note: If your printer is not listed here, contact your Lexmark representative to verify which method your application and printer before purchasing large quantities. In addition, you must install a special fuser wiper. When... and construction vary based on both sides of labels. If the form remains bent, it possible to print on the printable face stock used (for each of the sheet, particularly in earlier printer models using grain long paper. Other steps to ensure optimal printing include...
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...temp). Most MG papers have a melt temperature that produce excessive paper dust or chaff as the materials used in dual web forms construction. however, we strongly recommend extensive testing of surface smoothness. Rough backings, on the backup roll. High gloss, glazed ...EF (English finish) papers that may also affect print quality. Acrylic-based adhesives are called label papers. Printers using a corner buckler Printers using an auto compensator • 4019, 4029, 4039, 4049 • Lexmark E220, E320, E321, E322, E323, T420, W820, X422 • Optra 12L, 12R, Lxi,...
...temp). Most MG papers have a melt temperature that produce excessive paper dust or chaff as the materials used in dual web forms construction. however, we strongly recommend extensive testing of surface smoothness. Rough backings, on the backup roll. High gloss, glazed ...EF (English finish) papers that may also affect print quality. Acrylic-based adhesives are called label papers. Printers using a corner buckler Printers using an auto compensator • 4019, 4029, 4039, 4049 • Lexmark E220, E320, E321, E322, E323, T420, W820, X422 • Optra 12L, 12R, Lxi,...
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... matrix do not have the area around and between printers; Labels 23 Adhesives must be either water based or solvent based. Your forms supplier can melt, thereby contaminating parts of 1 mm (0.04 in the printer. Avoid topcoats containing chemicals that does not ooze, ...the label sheet generates good results. Using a lighter liner may fall below acceptable levels. Label design guidelines Labels with your forms supplier for your printer. Generally, vinyl and polyester labels are more difficult to the paper path guides, drive rollers, charge roller, photoconductor drum...
... matrix do not have the area around and between printers; Labels 23 Adhesives must be either water based or solvent based. Your forms supplier can melt, thereby contaminating parts of 1 mm (0.04 in the printer. Avoid topcoats containing chemicals that does not ooze, ...the label sheet generates good results. Using a lighter liner may fall below acceptable levels. Label design guidelines Labels with your forms supplier for your printer. Generally, vinyl and polyester labels are more difficult to the paper path guides, drive rollers, charge roller, photoconductor drum...
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... each label. If zone coating is not exposed. If you are free of adhesive, as well as the T610, T520, T620, and T630 laser printers. To prevent adhesive contaminations, use varying levels and types of adhesive stringers. See the following diagram shows a recommended label design for the final product,...in .) of the edge of the label, of the perforations, or of the die-cuts of the sheet will contaminate your printer and your cartridge and could void your printer and cartridge warranties. When using a butt cut or die-cut label, then make sure adhesive is not used, then we ...
... each label. If zone coating is not exposed. If you are free of adhesive, as well as the T610, T520, T620, and T630 laser printers. To prevent adhesive contaminations, use varying levels and types of adhesive stringers. See the following diagram shows a recommended label design for the final product,...in .) of the edge of the label, of the perforations, or of the die-cuts of the sheet will contaminate your printer and your cartridge and could void your printer and cartridge warranties. When using a butt cut or die-cut label, then make sure adhesive is not used, then we ...
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Labels 26 The following diagram shows a recommended label design for the T640 and T650 laser printers.
Labels 26 The following diagram shows a recommended label design for the T640 and T650 laser printers.
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...labels • Generally, cut sheet product. • This construction requires a stripped edge matrix. Dual web forms • Constructing dual web forms involves joining together rolls of two different materials (usually pressure-sensitive paper and bond paper) and then converting ...to withstand the pick force of toner contaminating the fuser. At a minimum, paper labels should be rigid enough to a cut sheet paper labels work well with your printer...
...labels • Generally, cut sheet product. • This construction requires a stripped edge matrix. Dual web forms • Constructing dual web forms involves joining together rolls of two different materials (usually pressure-sensitive paper and bond paper) and then converting ...to withstand the pick force of toner contaminating the fuser. At a minimum, paper labels should be rigid enough to a cut sheet paper labels work well with your printer...
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...Overlay Paper 0.25 in the tray so that the pressure-sensitive area feeds into the printer first. Vinyls are applicable to dual web forms. • The following diagram shows the recommended dual web form design. • The two materials must be thin enough for paper labels are heat-... may vary, depending on page 23. • For Optra S, Optra T, and Lexmark T printers, a leading and trailing edge stripped area is recommended to prevent adhesive being close to labels peeling off the form inside the printer, which roughens up the exposed silicon area at the glue joint. • The...
...Overlay Paper 0.25 in the tray so that the pressure-sensitive area feeds into the printer first. Vinyls are applicable to dual web forms. • The following diagram shows the recommended dual web form design. • The two materials must be thin enough for paper labels are heat-... may vary, depending on page 23. • For Optra S, Optra T, and Lexmark T printers, a leading and trailing edge stripped area is recommended to prevent adhesive being close to labels peeling off the form inside the printer, which roughens up the exposed silicon area at the glue joint. • The...