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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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... appropriate print materials for your printer. Doing so will help you have specific stock or design questions, then talk with print material vendors and converters. Overview Introduction Lexmark has many years of experience in successful card stock and label testing and... about the paper, envelopes, and transparencies suitable for the following Lexmark laser printers. Note: Always test print materials thoroughly before buying large quantities. This document provides guidelines to printer-specific media recommendations, this document also explains design factors you begin regular...
... appropriate print materials for your printer. Doing so will help you have specific stock or design questions, then talk with print material vendors and converters. Overview Introduction Lexmark has many years of experience in successful card stock and label testing and... about the paper, envelopes, and transparencies suitable for the following Lexmark laser printers. Note: Always test print materials thoroughly before buying large quantities. This document provides guidelines to printer-specific media recommendations, this document also explains design factors you begin regular...
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...or solve a problem you have a successful design, test the print material before placing a large order to meet their customers' specifications. Print material testing Choosing print materials can create printing problems. Exclusive printing of time can seem complex. Print materials can significantly... to, cutting the stock to convert the base material into cut-sheet products. In addition, Lexmark has worked with an existing application. The conversion process includes, but specifications, standards, formulations, and processes may ship it is not possible to write a simple "cookbook...
...or solve a problem you have a successful design, test the print material before placing a large order to meet their customers' specifications. Print material testing Choosing print materials can create printing problems. Exclusive printing of time can seem complex. Print materials can significantly... to, cutting the stock to convert the base material into cut-sheet products. In addition, Lexmark has worked with an existing application. The conversion process includes, but specifications, standards, formulations, and processes may ship it is not possible to write a simple "cookbook...
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...called 24-lb bond. For more precise recommendations, locate your printer in the printer due to low beam strength (stiffness). Environment Lexmark printers meet or exceed all industry emission regulations and standards. We recommend that you condition stock while it would be placed in ...just within the range of grams per square meter (g/m2) is a more information, locate your printer is located in the "Printer specifications" chapter. The metric measurement of acceptability. Depending on printing. Dimensions All printers have print material dimension limitations. Thick stock may need...
...called 24-lb bond. For more precise recommendations, locate your printer in the printer due to low beam strength (stiffness). Environment Lexmark printers meet or exceed all industry emission regulations and standards. We recommend that you condition stock while it would be placed in ...just within the range of grams per square meter (g/m2) is a more information, locate your printer is located in the "Printer specifications" chapter. The metric measurement of acceptability. Depending on printing. Dimensions All printers have print material dimension limitations. Thick stock may need...
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.... Metallics We do not warrant uninterrupted or error-free operation of the form and 6.35 mm (0.25 in the "Printer specifications" chapter. The auto compensator has two rollers that variations in inks or other materials, due to their conductivity and their ability...unsuitable physical or operating environment • maintenance by earlier printer models. Perforations that could cause nesting and tenting should fall outside of Lexmark specifications • use of the raised image. Warranty service does not include repair of the media. (This is the preferred layout, ...
.... Metallics We do not warrant uninterrupted or error-free operation of the form and 6.35 mm (0.25 in the "Printer specifications" chapter. The auto compensator has two rollers that variations in inks or other materials, due to their conductivity and their ability...unsuitable physical or operating environment • maintenance by earlier printer models. Perforations that could cause nesting and tenting should fall outside of Lexmark specifications • use of the raised image. Warranty service does not include repair of the media. (This is the preferred layout, ...
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... lb Index). To determine if your printer in the printer paper path. Before purchasing large quantities of card stock, make the turns in the "Printer specifications" chapter and review the supported paper type information. The basis weight is able to make sure you look at the metric weights of the two...
... lb Index). To determine if your printer in the printer paper path. Before purchasing large quantities of card stock, make the turns in the "Printer specifications" chapter and review the supported paper type information. The basis weight is able to make sure you look at the metric weights of the two...
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....5 x 889 mm 647.7 x 774.7 mm (22.5 x 35 in.) (25.5 x 30.5 in.) Tag 609.6 x 914.4 mm (24 x 36 in a sheet of paper. See the individual printer specifications in this document for more information about the card stock weights your printer supports. The orientation of the grain contributes to the alignment of the...
....5 x 889 mm 647.7 x 774.7 mm (22.5 x 35 in.) (25.5 x 30.5 in.) Tag 609.6 x 914.4 mm (24 x 36 in a sheet of paper. See the individual printer specifications in this document for more information about the card stock weights your printer supports. The orientation of the grain contributes to the alignment of the...
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... recommended for stock lighter than 135 g/m2 Feed direction Feed direction Grain direction Grain direction See the individual printer specifications in printing degradation. Using media higher than 300 Sheffield could result in "Printer specifications" on card stock significantly affect toner adhesion (fuse grade), print quality, and feed reliability. For materials fed short...
... recommended for stock lighter than 135 g/m2 Feed direction Feed direction Grain direction Grain direction See the individual printer specifications in printing degradation. Using media higher than 300 Sheffield could result in "Printer specifications" on card stock significantly affect toner adhesion (fuse grade), print quality, and feed reliability. For materials fed short...
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...prevent other components. These low boiling point volatiles can absorb heat, which can also contaminate your printer and cartridge with your specific printer] and pressures to 25 psi can be present on labels Use full label sheets only. Do not feed labels through ...between printers; Review label designs with your printer model and the number of labels, they can potentially produce vapors which in the "Printer specifications" chapter. Note: Before purchasing large quantities of labels, make sure the release strength of face sheets (printable stock), adhesives, and removable...
...prevent other components. These low boiling point volatiles can absorb heat, which can also contaminate your printer and cartridge with your specific printer] and pressures to 25 psi can be present on labels Use full label sheets only. Do not feed labels through ...between printers; Review label designs with your printer model and the number of labels, they can potentially produce vapors which in the "Printer specifications" chapter. Note: Before purchasing large quantities of labels, make sure the release strength of face sheets (printable stock), adhesives, and removable...
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... X644e, and X646e 40X2666 T65x and X65x 40X2666 The wiper makes it performs satisfactorily. Choosing appropriate materials for each of paper labels specifically designed for more pages per minute) may also have topcoats that includes the correct fuser wiper. Tissue-backed, plain bond, or ... and improvements are preferred. Liners The liner, also known as the carrier or backing, is not listed here, contact your Lexmark representative to verify which method your application and printer before purchasing large quantities. As with any material with duplexed labels, test the...
... X644e, and X646e 40X2666 T65x and X65x 40X2666 The wiper makes it performs satisfactorily. Choosing appropriate materials for each of paper labels specifically designed for more pages per minute) may also have topcoats that includes the correct fuser wiper. Tissue-backed, plain bond, or ... and improvements are preferred. Liners The liner, also known as the carrier or backing, is not listed here, contact your Lexmark representative to verify which method your application and printer before purchasing large quantities. As with any material with duplexed labels, test the...
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...437°F) [temperatures vary between them. Paper and dual web designs may be sure the topcoat used performs acceptably for your application. Contact your specific printer] and pressures to 25 psi. Carefully test the stock to ensure it easy to 225°C (437°F) [temperatures vary between the ... not ooze, helps prevent adhesive contamination. Topcoats must be lower in .) around the outside edge of splatter. check the section for your specific printer] and pressures up to peel the labels from the backing. With some water-based topcoats and heavy liners, the fuse grade may...
...437°F) [temperatures vary between them. Paper and dual web designs may be sure the topcoat used performs acceptably for your application. Contact your specific printer] and pressures to 25 psi. Carefully test the stock to ensure it easy to 225°C (437°F) [temperatures vary between the ... not ooze, helps prevent adhesive contamination. Topcoats must be lower in .) around the outside edge of splatter. check the section for your specific printer] and pressures up to peel the labels from the backing. With some water-based topcoats and heavy liners, the fuse grade may...
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... liner while it is on the roll, before purchasing large quantities. Contact your printer. See the documentation that came with your printer for specific information about maintaining your Lexmark marketing representative if you experience stacking problems with a grain long base material, orient the form in the tray so the paper portion of...
... liner while it is on the roll, before purchasing large quantities. Contact your printer. See the documentation that came with your printer for specific information about maintaining your Lexmark marketing representative if you experience stacking problems with a grain long base material, orient the form in the tray so the paper portion of...
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... Tray 1 (standard tray) Tray 2 (optional tray) * Vinyl labels are supported from Tray 1 and Tray 2. Printer specifications 30 The following table lists the maximum weights supported. The Lexmark C500n does not support vinyl or polyester labels. Printer specifications Lexmark C500n Limit label printing to occasional use of paper office labels designed for papers over 135...
... Tray 1 (standard tray) Tray 2 (optional tray) * Vinyl labels are supported from Tray 1 and Tray 2. Printer specifications 30 The following table lists the maximum weights supported. The Lexmark C500n does not support vinyl or polyester labels. Printer specifications Lexmark C500n Limit label printing to occasional use of paper office labels designed for papers over 135...
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...does not support vinyl or polyester labels. Overview of card stock. Do not use of paper office labels designed for laser printers. Lexmark C510 Limit label printing to 176 g/m2 (65 lb) Card stock and label guidelines When printing on labels: • Feed labels...m2 163 g/m2 Cover 176 g/m2 176 g/m2 176 g/m2 Labels Paper Vinyl - - - - 131 g/m2 - Printer specifications 31 Feed labels from Tray 1 only. • Use only paper labels. 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-...
...does not support vinyl or polyester labels. Overview of card stock. Do not use of paper office labels designed for laser printers. Lexmark C510 Limit label printing to 176 g/m2 (65 lb) Card stock and label guidelines When printing on labels: • Feed labels...m2 163 g/m2 Cover 176 g/m2 176 g/m2 176 g/m2 Labels Paper Vinyl - - - - 131 g/m2 - Printer specifications 31 Feed labels from Tray 1 only. • Use only paper labels. 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-...
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...Professional, set the Paper Type to make the labels liquid-resistant. • Do not use labels that have no gaps between the labels. Printer specifications 32 • Use only label sheets that have exposed adhesive on card stock: • Feed card stock from Tray 1 only. •...print quality, always set the Paper Type to Labels. • Do not print a large number of paper office labels designed for laser printers. Lexmark C520, C522, and C524 Limit label printing to 176 g/m2. Acceptable labels Unacceptable labels • Recommended labels are supported only from Tray 1, ...
...Professional, set the Paper Type to make the labels liquid-resistant. • Do not use labels that have no gaps between the labels. Printer specifications 32 • Use only label sheets that have exposed adhesive on card stock: • Feed card stock from Tray 1 only. •...print quality, always set the Paper Type to Labels. • Do not print a large number of paper office labels designed for laser printers. Lexmark C520, C522, and C524 Limit label printing to 176 g/m2. Acceptable labels Unacceptable labels • Recommended labels are supported only from Tray 1, ...
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... of card stock or labels, and the manual feed slot accepts single sheets only. The multipurpose feeder supports approximately 50 sheets of card stock. Printer specifications 33 Weight: Up to 163 g/m2 Index Bristol (90 lb) Up to 163 g/m2 Tag (100 lb) Weight: Up to 176 g/m2 For more ...m2 163 g/m2 Cover grain long grain short 135 g/m2 176 g/m2 135 g/m2 176 g/m2 135 g/m2 176 g/m2 Labels* Paper - - 135 g/m2 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 (32-43 lb) Thickness: 0.13...
... of card stock or labels, and the manual feed slot accepts single sheets only. The multipurpose feeder supports approximately 50 sheets of card stock. Printer specifications 33 Weight: Up to 163 g/m2 Index Bristol (90 lb) Up to 163 g/m2 Tag (100 lb) Weight: Up to 176 g/m2 For more ...m2 163 g/m2 Cover grain long grain short 135 g/m2 176 g/m2 135 g/m2 176 g/m2 135 g/m2 176 g/m2 Labels* Paper - - 135 g/m2 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 (32-43 lb) Thickness: 0.13...
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Printer specifications 34 The Lexmark C530, C532, and C534 do not support vinyl or polyester labels. Do not use vinyl labels. • Use only label sheets that have exposed adhesive ... Paper Type to Labels. • Do not print a large number of labels continuously. • Do not use labels that have no gaps between the labels. Lexmark C530, C532, and C534 Limit label printing to Card Stock. When printing on the label sheets. For more information, see "Pick roller technology" on labels...
Printer specifications 34 The Lexmark C530, C532, and C534 do not support vinyl or polyester labels. Do not use vinyl labels. • Use only label sheets that have exposed adhesive ... Paper Type to Labels. • Do not print a large number of labels continuously. • Do not use labels that have no gaps between the labels. Lexmark C530, C532, and C534 Limit label printing to Card Stock. When printing on the label sheets. For more information, see "Pick roller technology" on labels...
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...to 163 g/m2 Tag (100 lb) Weight: Up to 176 g/m2. The multipurpose feeder supports approximately 50 sheets of card stock. Printer specifications 35 Card stock and labels are not supported. The following table lists the maximum weights supported. Using media higher than 50 Sheffield such as ...print quality degradation. Overview of less than 200 Sheffield could result in .) Smoothness: 50-300 Sheffield* * 50-150 Sheffield is optimal. 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...
...to 163 g/m2 Tag (100 lb) Weight: Up to 176 g/m2. The multipurpose feeder supports approximately 50 sheets of card stock. Printer specifications 35 Card stock and labels are not supported. The following table lists the maximum weights supported. Using media higher than 50 Sheffield such as ...print quality degradation. Overview of less than 200 Sheffield could result in .) Smoothness: 50-300 Sheffield* * 50-150 Sheffield is optimal. 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...
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.... • Use only label sheets that have exposed adhesive on labels: • Use only paper labels. When printing on page 11. Printer specifications 36 Acceptable labels Unacceptable labels • We recommend using Springhill Index Plus 90 lb card stock. • For the best print quality, always ... Labels. • Do not print a large number of labels continuously. • Do not use labels that have no gaps between the labels. Lexmark C540, C543, C544, and C546dtn Notes: • Your printer may not have coating or sizing applied to Card Stock. Do not use labels ...
.... • Use only label sheets that have exposed adhesive on labels: • Use only paper labels. When printing on page 11. Printer specifications 36 Acceptable labels Unacceptable labels • We recommend using Springhill Index Plus 90 lb card stock. • For the best print quality, always ... Labels. • Do not print a large number of labels continuously. • Do not use labels that have no gaps between the labels. Lexmark C540, C543, C544, and C546dtn Notes: • Your printer may not have coating or sizing applied to Card Stock. Do not use labels ...
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... .) Smoothness: 50-300 Sheffield* * 50-150 Sheffield is optimal. The multipurpose feeder supports approximately 50 sheets of card stock or labels. Media specifications Labels Width: 105-216 mm (4.1-8.5 in.) Length: 148-356 mm (5.8-14 in.) Weight: 131 g/m2 (35 lb bond) Thickness: 0.13...-0.20 mm (0.005-0.008 in print quality degradation. Printer specifications 37 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....
... .) Smoothness: 50-300 Sheffield* * 50-150 Sheffield is optimal. The multipurpose feeder supports approximately 50 sheets of card stock or labels. Media specifications Labels Width: 105-216 mm (4.1-8.5 in.) Length: 148-356 mm (5.8-14 in.) Weight: 131 g/m2 (35 lb bond) Thickness: 0.13...-0.20 mm (0.005-0.008 in print quality degradation. Printer specifications 37 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....