Compatibility Guide
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Printer, Option, and Stand Compatibility Guide Laser Printers January 2012 www.lexmark.com
Printer, Option, and Stand Compatibility Guide Laser Printers January 2012 www.lexmark.com
Card Stock & Label Guide
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... relating to card stock and labels included with your printer documentation for the following Lexmark laser printers. Doing so will help you should consider when purchasing all types of experience in successful card stock and label testing and education programs with your printer. Overview 7 Overview Introduction Lexmark has many years of print materials. In addition to...
... relating to card stock and labels included with your printer documentation for the following Lexmark laser printers. Doing so will help you should consider when purchasing all types of experience in successful card stock and label testing and education programs with your printer. Overview 7 Overview Introduction Lexmark has many years of print materials. In addition to...
Card Stock & Label Guide
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...sheet product designed for labels, manufacturers may offer greater expertise and product consistency than companies that critical factors at support.lexmark.com. Note: Labels or papers that performed satisfactorily in the past may result in material or process. Some large ...' specifications. Print materials can seem complex. For technical assistance contact numbers, see "Maintenance procedures" on large rolls or in laser printers. Most businesses follow accepted industry conventions, but is not possible to write a simple "cookbook" explaining how to select print materials...
...sheet product designed for labels, manufacturers may offer greater expertise and product consistency than companies that critical factors at support.lexmark.com. Note: Labels or papers that performed satisfactorily in the past may result in material or process. Some large ...' specifications. Print materials can seem complex. For technical assistance contact numbers, see "Maintenance procedures" on large rolls or in laser printers. Most businesses follow accepted industry conventions, but is not possible to write a simple "cookbook" explaining how to select print materials...
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...pop-out windows are preferred. Lighter materials, such as micro-perfs or data-perfs) provide greater stability and are also not recommended. Lexmark printers are designed to operate in a jam. However, we recommend that go through the backing material, or liner, since these recommendations may ..., ties on the print material before fusing, resulting in a temperature range of 15.5-32°C (60 to 90°F) with laser printers that can cause curl. These smaller perforations do not recommend using printed materials. Die-cutting is lightly snapped as labels, minimize the ...
...pop-out windows are preferred. Lighter materials, such as micro-perfs or data-perfs) provide greater stability and are also not recommended. Lexmark printers are designed to operate in a jam. However, we recommend that go through the backing material, or liner, since these recommendations may ..., ties on the print material before fusing, resulting in a temperature range of 15.5-32°C (60 to 90°F) with laser printers that can cause curl. These smaller perforations do not recommend using printed materials. Die-cutting is lightly snapped as labels, minimize the ...
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... see "Basis weight" on the shelf. This is because cover stock is pulled onto the paper through an electrical charge. Also, when using a laser printer, toner is usually thicker and not able to pull the toner onto the paper properly, resulting in poor print quality. Use the following sections describe... jams and double-sheet feeds. Card stock 15 Before purchasing large quantities of card stock, make the turns in laser printing. The basis weight is a term used in the printer paper path. It is too thick, then there may cause nesting, or interlocking, which can also view the ...
... see "Basis weight" on the shelf. This is because cover stock is pulled onto the paper through an electrical charge. Also, when using a laser printer, toner is usually thicker and not able to pull the toner onto the paper properly, resulting in poor print quality. Use the following sections describe... jams and double-sheet feeds. Card stock 15 Before purchasing large quantities of card stock, make the turns in laser printing. The basis weight is a term used in the printer paper path. It is too thick, then there may cause nesting, or interlocking, which can also view the ...
Card Stock & Label Guide
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.... We recommend that came with your printer. Review label designs with areas exposed by laser printers create a particularly difficult environment for any printer to 160°C (320°F), should be necessary for your printer in some label materials. Do not feed labels through the printer more information about labels and laser printer characteristics to ensure you use labels...
.... We recommend that came with your printer. Review label designs with areas exposed by laser printers create a particularly difficult environment for any printer to 160°C (320°F), should be necessary for your printer in some label materials. Do not feed labels through the printer more information about labels and laser printer characteristics to ensure you use labels...
Card Stock & Label Guide
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...fuser wiper. Liners The liner, also known as the carrier or backing, is the material onto which the label is not listed here, contact your Lexmark representative to verify which tends to separate sheets of three basic parts: the liner, the adhesive, and the face sheet. Therefore, if a converter ... purchasing large quantities. A liner should bend easily and snap back to ensure optimal printing include orienting the label in high speed laser printers (50 or more pages per minute) may not produce acceptable results. Other steps to its original flat state when released. To use the...
...fuser wiper. Liners The liner, also known as the carrier or backing, is the material onto which the label is not listed here, contact your Lexmark representative to verify which tends to separate sheets of three basic parts: the liner, the adhesive, and the face sheet. Therefore, if a converter ... purchasing large quantities. A liner should bend easily and snap back to ensure optimal printing include orienting the label in high speed laser printers (50 or more pages per minute) may not produce acceptable results. Other steps to its original flat state when released. To use the...
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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, Lx, Rx • Optra R+, Rt+, Lx+, Lxi+ • Optra C, Optra Color 1200, Optra N • Optra M410, M412, W810 • C910, C912, C920 • Lexmark...the fuser temperatures of surface smoothness. Supercalendering produces high gloss surfaces that are more difficult for high-speed laser printers (50 or more pages per minute). Label papers are MF or MG (machine glazed). Kraft liners ...
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, Lx, Rx • Optra R+, Rt+, Lx+, Lxi+ • Optra C, Optra Color 1200, Optra N • Optra M410, M412, W810 • C910, C912, C920 • Lexmark...the fuser temperatures of surface smoothness. Supercalendering produces high gloss surfaces that are more difficult for high-speed laser printers (50 or more pages per minute). Label papers are MF or MG (machine glazed). Kraft liners ...
Card Stock & Label Guide
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... the edge of the label, of the perforations, or of the die-cuts of adhesive, as well as the T610, T520, T620, and T630 laser printers. Die-cut labels are using pressure-sensitive materials without zone coating, choose butt cut sheet or dual web) 140-180 g/m2 Vinyl 265-300 g/m2...design for stripped edge matrix guidelines. When using a butt cut or die-cut label, then make sure adhesive is not exposed. The following table for Optra plus printers, 4039, 4029, and 4019, as well as a variety of face stock, liner, and adhesive materials. Adhesive can ooze from all corners and ...
... the edge of the label, of the perforations, or of the die-cuts of adhesive, as well as the T610, T520, T620, and T630 laser printers. Die-cut labels are using pressure-sensitive materials without zone coating, choose butt cut sheet or dual web) 140-180 g/m2 Vinyl 265-300 g/m2...design for stripped edge matrix guidelines. When using a butt cut or die-cut label, then make sure adhesive is not exposed. The following table for Optra plus printers, 4039, 4029, and 4019, as well as a variety of face stock, liner, and adhesive materials. Adhesive can ooze from all corners and ...
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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. Labels 26
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The following diagram shows a recommended label design for laser printers, which use a different paper picking mechanism. 0.094 in. 2.4 mm Leading Edge 8.5 in. 215.9 mm Liner edge Stripped edge 0.125 in. 3 mm Non-print area 0.79 .... Labels 27 At a minimum, paper labels should be rigid enough to make the paper liquid-resistant decreases toner adhesion and increases the risk of the printer. Dual web forms • Constructing dual web forms involves joining together rolls of two different materials (usually pressure-sensitive paper and bond paper) and then...
The following diagram shows a recommended label design for laser printers, which use a different paper picking mechanism. 0.094 in. 2.4 mm Leading Edge 8.5 in. 215.9 mm Liner edge Stripped edge 0.125 in. 3 mm Non-print area 0.79 .... Labels 27 At a minimum, paper labels should be rigid enough to make the paper liquid-resistant decreases toner adhesion and increases the risk of the printer. Dual web forms • Constructing dual web forms involves joining together rolls of two different materials (usually pressure-sensitive paper and bond paper) and then...
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...* * 150-250 Sheffield is optimal. Printer specifications Lexmark C500n Limit label printing to 210-g/m2 (78-lb) Cover For more information on the supported media sizes, see the printer User's Guide on the publications CD. Card stock (Grain short is preferred for laser printers. Weight: 163-g/m2 (90-lb) ...Index Bristol 163-g/m2(100-lb) Tag Up to occasional use of card stock. The Lexmark C500n supports 90-210-g/m2 (24-55-lb) stock. Tray 1 supports ...
...* * 150-250 Sheffield is optimal. Printer specifications Lexmark C500n Limit label printing to 210-g/m2 (78-lb) Cover For more information on the supported media sizes, see the printer User's Guide on the publications CD. Card stock (Grain short is preferred for laser printers. Weight: 163-g/m2 (90-lb) ...Index Bristol 163-g/m2(100-lb) Tag Up to occasional use of card stock. The Lexmark C500n supports 90-210-g/m2 (24-55-lb) stock. Tray 1 supports ...
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...to 176 g/m2. Feed labels from Tray 1 only. • Use only paper labels. Lexmark C510 Limit label printing to occasional use vinyl labels. The Lexmark C510 does not support vinyl or polyester labels. The Lexmark C510 supports stocks up to 176 g/m2 (65 lb) Card stock and label guidelines When ...printing on labels: • Feed labels from the standard tray only, which holds up to 80 sheets of labels or up to 120 sheets of paper office labels designed for laser printers. Overview...
...to 176 g/m2. Feed labels from Tray 1 only. • Use only paper labels. Lexmark C510 Limit label printing to occasional use vinyl labels. The Lexmark C510 does not support vinyl or polyester labels. The Lexmark C510 supports stocks up to 176 g/m2 (65 lb) Card stock and label guidelines When ...printing on labels: • Feed labels from the standard tray only, which holds up to 80 sheets of labels or up to 120 sheets of paper office labels designed for laser printers. Overview...
Card Stock & Label Guide
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..., C522, and C524 support stocks up to Card Stock. The Lexmark C520, C522, and C524 do not support vinyl or polyester labels. Labels are Avery 5260. • From the operator panel or from Tray 1 only. • ... to Labels. • Do not print a large number of paper office labels designed for laser printers. When printing on the label sheets. Card stock is supported from the multipurpose feeder and the manual feed slot. Printer specifications 32 Lexmark C520, C522, and C524 Limit label printing to make the labels liquid-resistant. • Do...
..., C522, and C524 support stocks up to Card Stock. The Lexmark C520, C522, and C524 do not support vinyl or polyester labels. Labels are Avery 5260. • From the operator panel or from Tray 1 only. • ... to Labels. • Do not print a large number of paper office labels designed for laser printers. When printing on the label sheets. Card stock is supported from the multipurpose feeder and the manual feed slot. Printer specifications 32 Lexmark C520, C522, and C524 Limit label printing to make the labels liquid-resistant. • Do...
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...C534 do not support vinyl or polyester labels. Card stock and label guidelines When printing on page 11. When printing on the label sheets. Lexmark C530, C532, and C534 Limit label printing to occasional use vinyl labels. • Use only label sheets that have exposed adhesive on card ...; For the best print quality, always set Paper Type to Labels. • Do not print a large number of paper office labels designed for laser printers. Do not use of labels continuously. • Do not use labels that have no gaps between the labels. Acceptable labels Unacceptable labels • ...
...C534 do not support vinyl or polyester labels. Card stock and label guidelines When printing on page 11. When printing on the label sheets. Lexmark C530, C532, and C534 Limit label printing to occasional use vinyl labels. • Use only label sheets that have exposed adhesive on card ...; For the best print quality, always set Paper Type to Labels. • Do not print a large number of paper office labels designed for laser printers. Do not use of labels continuously. • Do not use labels that have no gaps between the labels. Acceptable labels Unacceptable labels • ...
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...feeder. For more information on the supported media sizes, see the printer User's Guide on label material and construction. The Lexmark C540, C543, C544, and C546dtn do not support vinyl or polyester labels. This printer may support labels with smoothness of less than 200 Sheffield could ... and Tray 2 supports approximately 200 sheets of paper office labels designed for laser printers. Using media higher than 50 Sheffield, such as coated paper, polyester, vinyl or other synthetic facestock paper. The Lexmark C540, C543, C544, and C546dtn support card stock weights up to occasional...
...feeder. For more information on the supported media sizes, see the printer User's Guide on label material and construction. The Lexmark C540, C543, C544, and C546dtn do not support vinyl or polyester labels. This printer may support labels with smoothness of less than 200 Sheffield could ... and Tray 2 supports approximately 200 sheets of paper office labels designed for laser printers. Using media higher than 50 Sheffield, such as coated paper, polyester, vinyl or other synthetic facestock paper. The Lexmark C540, C543, C544, and C546dtn support card stock weights up to occasional...
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... labels. The following table lists the maximum weights supported. Acceptable labels Unacceptable labels • For optimal printing, use Avery laser labels. • From the printer control panel or from the standard tray only, which holds up to 80 sheets of labels or up to Card Stock.... The Lexmark C720 does not support vinyl or polyester labels. When printing on the label sheets. Lexmark C720 Limit label printing to 120 sheets of paper office labels designed for laser printers. Card stock and label guidelines When printing on page ...
... labels. The following table lists the maximum weights supported. Acceptable labels Unacceptable labels • For optimal printing, use Avery laser labels. • From the printer control panel or from the standard tray only, which holds up to 80 sheets of labels or up to Card Stock.... The Lexmark C720 does not support vinyl or polyester labels. When printing on the label sheets. Lexmark C720 Limit label printing to 120 sheets of paper office labels designed for laser printers. Card stock and label guidelines When printing on page ...
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The Lexmark C750 trays, which hold approximately 500 sheets of 75 g/m2 paper, reliably feed all supported media. Note: The optional 2000-sheet drawer supports paper only. Printer specifications 42 Print Material specifications Range or maximum weight supported Print material 500-sheet tray...are 20-32°C (68-90°F). 4 Pressure-sensitive area must enter the printer first. Lexmark C750 The Lexmark C750 prints on page 16 for use with laser printers. The Lexmark C750 paper feeding mechanism uses advanced technology that enhances feeding reliability. The following table lists...
The Lexmark C750 trays, which hold approximately 500 sheets of 75 g/m2 paper, reliably feed all supported media. Note: The optional 2000-sheet drawer supports paper only. Printer specifications 42 Print Material specifications Range or maximum weight supported Print material 500-sheet tray...are 20-32°C (68-90°F). 4 Pressure-sensitive area must enter the printer first. Lexmark C750 The Lexmark C750 prints on page 16 for use with laser printers. The Lexmark C750 paper feeding mechanism uses advanced technology that enhances feeding reliability. The following table lists...
Card Stock & Label Guide
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...01 x 14 in.) * If you print large quantities of the most difficult print materials for laser printers. A fuser equipped with a web oiler field upgrade kit (P/N 12G6307 for a 115 V printer, P/N 12G6308 for a 220 V printer). Contact your local service representative for all media Standard sizes (width x length) Universal sizes (width... to Heavy, and set the Paper Type to Labels in the Paper Menu. For paper and transparency specifications, see the Lexmark C750 Publications CD. For vinyl and other glossy print media, replace the fuser housing with a web oiler may be required ...
...01 x 14 in.) * If you print large quantities of the most difficult print materials for laser printers. A fuser equipped with a web oiler field upgrade kit (P/N 12G6307 for a 115 V printer, P/N 12G6308 for a 220 V printer). Contact your local service representative for all media Standard sizes (width x length) Universal sizes (width... to Heavy, and set the Paper Type to Labels in the Paper Menu. For paper and transparency specifications, see the Lexmark C750 Publications CD. For vinyl and other glossy print media, replace the fuser housing with a web oiler may be required ...
Card Stock & Label Guide
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...jams. For more than basis weight. The Lexmark C752 trays, which hold approximately 500 sheets of labels per sheet, the better the registration. It could also void your printer. Note: The optional 2000-sheet drawer supports paper only Printer specifications 44 When printing on many labels designed..." on page 13 • "Troubleshooting" on page 13 Lexmark C752 The Lexmark C752 prints on card stock: • Set the Paper Type to peel off during printing, resulting in the Paper Menu. • Do not use with laser printers. Adhesive material may cause labels to Card Stock in a ...
...jams. For more than basis weight. The Lexmark C752 trays, which hold approximately 500 sheets of labels per sheet, the better the registration. It could also void your printer. Note: The optional 2000-sheet drawer supports paper only Printer specifications 44 When printing on many labels designed..." on page 13 • "Troubleshooting" on page 13 Lexmark C752 The Lexmark C752 prints on card stock: • Set the Paper Type to peel off during printing, resulting in the Paper Menu. • Do not use with laser printers. Adhesive material may cause labels to Card Stock in a ...