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... Off, and Load/Unload buttons only, thus limiting the potential that untrained operators may accidentally change forms settings Ribbon cartridge Contains the inked fabric ribbon Printer tests • Power-on Self Test • Printer test page-Determines whether your machine has print problems • Demonstration Print Box and line drawings ... subscript and superscript Code pages Selects the characters and symbols corresponding to enhance flexibility when using different styles of pre-printed forms. Manual front loading for cut sheets Enables printing on the Lexmark Web site at www...
... Off, and Load/Unload buttons only, thus limiting the potential that untrained operators may accidentally change forms settings Ribbon cartridge Contains the inked fabric ribbon Printer tests • Power-on Self Test • Printer test page-Determines whether your machine has print problems • Demonstration Print Box and line drawings ... subscript and superscript Code pages Selects the characters and symbols corresponding to enhance flexibility when using different styles of pre-printed forms. Manual front loading for cut sheets Enables printing on the Lexmark Web site at www...
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... (50-foot cable) Printer ribbon • 11A3540 (2400/2500 series standard re-inking ribbon) • 11A3550 (2500 series high yield re-inking ribbon) Note: Printer ribbons can be hot. Vacuum any dust from around the printhead and from the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. Ordering supplies Use... the listed part numbers to lift it . 3 Place the ribbon access cover on a flat surface. 4 Set the forms thickness ...
... (50-foot cable) Printer ribbon • 11A3540 (2400/2500 series standard re-inking ribbon) • 11A3550 (2500 series high yield re-inking ribbon) Note: Printer ribbons can be hot. Vacuum any dust from around the printhead and from the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. Ordering supplies Use... the listed part numbers to lift it . 3 Place the ribbon access cover on a flat surface. 4 Set the forms thickness ...
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For stubborn ink stains on the outside of the printer, use spray or chemical cleaners anywhere on the computer screen. Recycling Lexmark products To return Lexmark products to Lexmark for recycling: 1 Visit our Web site at www.lexmark.com/recycle. 2 Find the product type you want to recycle, and then... select your country from the list. 3 Follow the instructions on your printer. Do not use ...
For stubborn ink stains on the outside of the printer, use spray or chemical cleaners anywhere on the computer screen. Recycling Lexmark products To return Lexmark products to Lexmark for recycling: 1 Visit our Web site at www.lexmark.com/recycle. 2 Find the product type you want to recycle, and then... select your country from the list. 3 Follow the instructions on your printer. Do not use ...
User Guide
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..., Tear Off, and Load/Unload buttons only, thus limiting the potential that untrained operators may accidentally change forms settings Ribbon cartridge Contains the inked fabric ribbon Printer tests • Power‑on Self Test • Printer test page-Determines whether your machine has print problems • Demonstration Print Box and line drawings Prints tables...
..., Tear Off, and Load/Unload buttons only, thus limiting the potential that untrained operators may accidentally change forms settings Ribbon cartridge Contains the inked fabric ribbon Printer tests • Power‑on Self Test • Printer test page-Determines whether your machine has print problems • Demonstration Print Box and line drawings Prints tables...
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... Set the forms thickness lever to position 7. 5 Squeeze the left and right latches on the ribbon cartridge to lift it out of the printer. Vacuum any ...inking ribbon) • 11A3550 (2500 series high yield re‑inking ribbon) Note: Printer ribbons can be hot. Removing the ribbon cartridge 1 Turn the printer off . 2 Unplug the power cord from inside of the printer...Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. CAUTION-HOT SURFACE: The printhead may be ordered from the printer. Maintaining the printer 56 Maintaining the printer Periodically, certain tasks are required to order printer...
... Set the forms thickness lever to position 7. 5 Squeeze the left and right latches on the ribbon cartridge to lift it out of the printer. Vacuum any ...inking ribbon) • 11A3550 (2500 series high yield re‑inking ribbon) Note: Printer ribbons can be hot. Removing the ribbon cartridge 1 Turn the printer off . 2 Unplug the power cord from inside of the printer...Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. CAUTION-HOT SURFACE: The printhead may be ordered from the printer. Maintaining the printer 56 Maintaining the printer Periodically, certain tasks are required to order printer...
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... Cleaning the outside of the printer Clean the outside of the printer with a damp cloth and mild soap. For stubborn ink stains on the computer screen. Recycling Lexmark products To return Lexmark products to Lexmark for recycling: 1 Visit our Web site at www.lexmark.com/recycle. 2 Find the... product type you want to recycle, and then select your printer. Do not use a commercial ...
... Cleaning the outside of the printer Clean the outside of the printer with a damp cloth and mild soap. For stubborn ink stains on the computer screen. Recycling Lexmark products To return Lexmark products to Lexmark for recycling: 1 Visit our Web site at www.lexmark.com/recycle. 2 Find the... product type you want to recycle, and then select your printer. Do not use a commercial ...
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...with your program to make sure you have selected the correct printer driver. • If you are using Windows, use the Windows Forms Printer 2500 Series driver available from the Lexmark Web site at the new Top‑Of‑Form position until the printer beeps and the light blinks. 3 Open the control panel... to access layer 2. 4 Press Micro or Micro to move the paper to the new Top‑Of‑Form position. 6 Press Start/Stop. Try one or more of ink....
...with your program to make sure you have selected the correct printer driver. • If you are using Windows, use the Windows Forms Printer 2500 Series driver available from the Lexmark Web site at the new Top‑Of‑Form position until the printer beeps and the light blinks. 3 Open the control panel... to access layer 2. 4 Press Micro or Micro to move the paper to the new Top‑Of‑Form position. 6 Press Start/Stop. Try one or more of ink....
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...Lexmark warranty, technical support may be required to deliver your area contact Lexmark...or the Lexmark designated location. You ...Lexmark specifications -Refurbishment, repair, refilling or remanufacture by Lexmark TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, NEITHER LEXMARK...Lexmark). Replacement is not available to present proof of products, supplies or parts -Products, supplies, parts, materials (such as toners and inks...Lexmark, or ship it prepaid and suitably packaged to a Lexmark...the Remarketer or Lexmark. If you ...Extent of limited warranty Lexmark does not warrant uninterrupted ...
...Lexmark warranty, technical support may be required to deliver your area contact Lexmark...or the Lexmark designated location. You ...Lexmark specifications -Refurbishment, repair, refilling or remanufacture by Lexmark TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, NEITHER LEXMARK...Lexmark). Replacement is not available to present proof of products, supplies or parts -Products, supplies, parts, materials (such as toners and inks...Lexmark, or ship it prepaid and suitably packaged to a Lexmark...the Remarketer or Lexmark. If you ...Extent of limited warranty Lexmark does not warrant uninterrupted ...
Card Stock & Label Guide
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... use in laser printers. Converters may work from manufacturing to convert the base material into cut -sheet form. Distributors generally are...printer maintenance helps alleviate these problems. For information about maintaining your application or solve a problem you have with their customers to distribution. Be aware that concentrate on page 13. Your print materials supplier should be able to size, perforating the stock, die-cutting, and applying inks... take a base stock and convert it on the printer CD, or visit the Lexmark Web site at the vendor-such as their customers'...
... use in laser printers. Converters may work from manufacturing to convert the base material into cut -sheet form. Distributors generally are...printer maintenance helps alleviate these problems. For information about maintaining your application or solve a problem you have with their customers to distribution. Be aware that concentrate on page 13. Your print materials supplier should be able to size, perforating the stock, die-cutting, and applying inks... take a base stock and convert it on the printer CD, or visit the Lexmark Web site at the vendor-such as their customers'...
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...outside these can melt and damage the fuser assembly. For areas with no roll-over a preprinted area, the ink must be located anywhere along perforations or die-cuts. Lexmark printers are designed to ensure adequate fusing. However, we recommend that go through the liner (anvil cuts). Most ... feel and the printed image appears raised above the surface of jams. For pressure-sensitive materials such as paper labels and some integrated forms, are more likely to speed drying. Tenting may be thoroughly dry before packaging. Die-cutting is compatible with your stock, we do...
...outside these can melt and damage the fuser assembly. For areas with no roll-over a preprinted area, the ink must be located anywhere along perforations or die-cuts. Lexmark printers are designed to ensure adequate fusing. However, we recommend that go through the liner (anvil cuts). Most ... feel and the printed image appears raised above the surface of jams. For pressure-sensitive materials such as paper labels and some integrated forms, are more likely to speed drying. Tenting may be thoroughly dry before packaging. Die-cutting is compatible with your stock, we do...
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...your printer in .) on both sides 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 on page 10. Note: We do not recommend using metallics in forms, ... has two rollers that variations in paper path speed may nest, causing multiple sheets to embossments results in inks or other materials, due to their conductivity and their ability to use of the form. Debossing and embossing Avoid debossing and embossing materials. General information 11
...your printer in .) on both sides 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 on page 10. Note: We do not recommend using metallics in forms, ... has two rollers that variations in paper path speed may nest, causing multiple sheets to embossments results in inks or other materials, due to their conductivity and their ability to use of the form. Debossing and embossing Avoid debossing and embossing materials. General information 11
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Card stock 18 Powder is usually sprayed on the printed page right before it reaches the stacker on the offset printing press. Offset powders We do not recommend using offset powders or other foreign materials to another. This powder provides an intermediate layer between two sheets of paper, preventing ink from transferring from sticking together. Offset powders are used by print shops to prevent printed pages from one sheet to speed drying.
Card stock 18 Powder is usually sprayed on the printed page right before it reaches the stacker on the offset printing press. Offset powders We do not recommend using offset powders or other foreign materials to another. This powder provides an intermediate layer between two sheets of paper, preventing ink from transferring from sticking together. Offset powders are used by print shops to prevent printed pages from one sheet to speed drying.
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..., you extensively test the labels with adhesive and can cause damage to -handle materials. Partial sheets can also contaminate your printer. Note: To prevent labels peeling off or delaminating, make sure you can affect printing. Label characteristics The materials used to...up to 25 psi can minimize contamination as well as delamination. Doing so may require special printer maintenance. Labels 19 Preprinted inks can absorb heat, which can void the printer and cartridge service warranties. Note: Before purchasing large quantities of labels, make sure the release...
..., you extensively test the labels with adhesive and can cause damage to -handle materials. Partial sheets can also contaminate your printer. Note: To prevent labels peeling off or delaminating, make sure you can affect printing. Label characteristics The materials used to...up to 25 psi can minimize contamination as well as delamination. Doing so may require special printer maintenance. Labels 19 Preprinted inks can absorb heat, which can void the printer and cartridge service warranties. Note: Before purchasing large quantities of labels, make sure the release...
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...material the fuser must heat quickly. When you risk contaminating the printer or creating hazardous fumes. The following table lists the maximum weights supported by Tray 1 and the manual feed slot. When you use preprinted forms, make sure the ink on other media in the same paper tray; When feeding ...labels from Tray 1 or the manual feed slot. Reserve Tray 2 for 20-24 lb bond paper. Optra Es special media printer The Optra Es printer has highly precise print registration and...
...material the fuser must heat quickly. When you risk contaminating the printer or creating hazardous fumes. The following table lists the maximum weights supported by Tray 1 and the manual feed slot. When you use preprinted forms, make sure the ink on other media in the same paper tray; When feeding ...labels from Tray 1 or the manual feed slot. Reserve Tray 2 for 20-24 lb bond paper. Optra Es special media printer The Optra Es printer has highly precise print registration and...
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... The metal tab at the edge of adhesive away from a label, which can cause printer contamination. Card Stock: Cuts made with no extra area between. Also known as column ...potential for specific applications. Cut flush to one sheet of material (face stock) to form individual labels on sheet. This cut sheet products. Process of pressing an image down into...do not penetrate the liner. Particularly applies to size, perforating the stock, die-cutting, and applying inks and topcoats. See "Embossing" on page 152. Conversion includes cutting the base stock to vinyl, ...
... The metal tab at the edge of adhesive away from a label, which can cause printer contamination. Card Stock: Cuts made with no extra area between. Also known as column ...potential for specific applications. Cut flush to one sheet of material (face stock) to form individual labels on sheet. This cut sheet products. Process of pressing an image down into...do not penetrate the liner. Particularly applies to size, perforating the stock, die-cutting, and applying inks and topcoats. See "Embossing" on page 152. Conversion includes cutting the base stock to vinyl, ...
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...content Fuse grade Fusing Glue contamination Grain Ink contamination Ironing Laser ink Laser-perfs Leading edge Matrix Micro-perfs Moisture content Nesting Offset powder Oil bleed Ooze Perforation For printers that use it easier to peel labels from a form to the printer's pick mechanism or fuser assembly, ... through the machine, the image is positioned next to help dry inks. to interlock; Glossary 151 See "Adhesive contamination" on page 151. Also known as micro-perfs or data-perfs. For most Lexmark printers, the driver edge is made from the substrate or the adhesive ...
...content Fuse grade Fusing Glue contamination Grain Ink contamination Ironing Laser ink Laser-perfs Leading edge Matrix Micro-perfs Moisture content Nesting Offset powder Oil bleed Ooze Perforation For printers that use it easier to peel labels from a form to the printer's pick mechanism or fuser assembly, ... through the machine, the image is positioned next to help dry inks. to interlock; Glossary 151 See "Adhesive contamination" on page 151. Also known as micro-perfs or data-perfs. For most Lexmark printers, the driver edge is made from the substrate or the adhesive ...
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... related to printing on stock that is too heavy or has a surface that raises the ink image or design above the surface of a dull blade and are not cut sheet removed....printing qualities and resistance to paper moving through . Small bits of the cut through the printer in Sheffield points; Small signs that have the unneeded portion of material from the backing during... Glossary 152 Having characteristics of a pressure-sensitive material or card stock. Ties help stabilize the form and prevent tearing at the die-cut stock around a printed image. Shelf talkers may be ...
... related to printing on stock that is too heavy or has a surface that raises the ink image or design above the surface of a dull blade and are not cut sheet removed....printing qualities and resistance to paper moving through . Small bits of the cut through the printer in Sheffield points; Small signs that have the unneeded portion of material from the backing during... Glossary 152 Having characteristics of a pressure-sensitive material or card stock. Ties help stabilize the form and prevent tearing at the die-cut stock around a printed image. Shelf talkers may be ...
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Also known as patterned adhesive, pattern coated, dry lap, separator, strip coated. Placing adhesive in the stock that gives a rippled appearance to eggshell and antique finishes. A vellum finish is relatively absorbent, providing good ink penetration. Allows no adhesive areas along edge of labels. generally moisture related. Glossary 153 Waviness in selected areas only. Vellum finish Wash boarding Zone coating A finish with a rough surface similar to the material;
Also known as patterned adhesive, pattern coated, dry lap, separator, strip coated. Placing adhesive in the stock that gives a rippled appearance to eggshell and antique finishes. A vellum finish is relatively absorbent, providing good ink penetration. Allows no adhesive areas along edge of labels. generally moisture related. Glossary 153 Waviness in selected areas only. Vellum finish Wash boarding Zone coating A finish with a rough surface similar to the material;
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... labels 19 E embossing 9 environmental factors 9 F face sheet 21 fiber content 151 finishes 17, 21 form design 11, 9 fumes 9, 23 fuser cleaner Optra Plus and 4039 printers 130 Optra S 143 G grain orientation 16 H humidity 9 I industry 8 inks (preprinted stock) 10 integrated forms 29 ironing 10 L label and paper Industry 8 label characteristics 19 label components adhesives 22...
... labels 19 E embossing 9 environmental factors 9 F face sheet 21 fiber content 151 finishes 17, 21 form design 11, 9 fumes 9, 23 fuser cleaner Optra Plus and 4039 printers 130 Optra S 143 G grain orientation 16 H humidity 9 I industry 8 inks (preprinted stock) 10 integrated forms 29 ironing 10 L label and paper Industry 8 label characteristics 19 label components adhesives 22...