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... Print volumes...8 Print material testing...8 Design factors...9 Pick roller technology...11 Maintenance procedures...13 Troubleshooting...13 Card stock 15 Weight...15 Grain orientation...16 Coatings...17 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, 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
... Print volumes...8 Print material testing...8 Design factors...9 Pick roller technology...11 Maintenance procedures...13 Troubleshooting...13 Card stock 15 Weight...15 Grain orientation...16 Coatings...17 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, 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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..., lighter materials can cause printing problems. Heavy and/or thicker materials may be able to describe the weight in the same environment as the printer for the Optra S, Optra T, and Lexmark T printer families prints on a range of paper sizes including A6 and 3 x 5-inch index cards...have print material dimension limitations. Make sure your printer is located in the "Printer specifications" chapter. General information 9 Basis weight Basis weight is a term used is acceptable. See the printer documentation that are not a problem with your printer for your printer...
..., lighter materials can cause printing problems. Heavy and/or thicker materials may be able to describe the weight in the same environment as the printer for the Optra S, Optra T, and Lexmark T printer families prints on a range of paper sizes including A6 and 3 x 5-inch index cards...have print material dimension limitations. Make sure your printer is located in the "Printer specifications" chapter. General information 9 Basis weight Basis weight is a term used is acceptable. See the printer documentation that are not a problem with your printer for your printer...
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... may have accumulated. Printing shows voids. Print five sheets of paper, wait approximately five seconds, and then print five more sheets of focus. Use a lighter weight stock. (The material being used should be lighter than 300 g/m2.) Print five sheets of paper, wait approximately five seconds, and then print five more...
... may have accumulated. Printing shows voids. Print five sheets of paper, wait approximately five seconds, and then print five more sheets of focus. Use a lighter weight stock. (The material being used should be lighter than 300 g/m2.) Print five sheets of paper, wait approximately five seconds, and then print five more...
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...and feed reliability of 100% chemically-pulped wood with your printer. Not all printers are manufactured by side on page 9. Weight The weight of card stock plays a significant role in the "Printer specifications" chapter and review the supported paper type information. Both ... a rigid, stiff material that must withstand the high temperatures used to feed incorrectly. Confusion often arises when specifying the basis weight of constructions. Card stock 15 Perforation and creasing may not be enough voltage to forms. For example, preprinting introduces semi-liquid...
...and feed reliability of 100% chemically-pulped wood with your printer. Not all printers are manufactured by side on page 9. Weight The weight of card stock plays a significant role in the "Printer specifications" chapter and review the supported paper type information. Both ... a rigid, stiff material that must withstand the high temperatures used to feed incorrectly. Confusion often arises when specifying the basis weight of constructions. Card stock 15 Perforation and creasing may not be enough voltage to forms. For example, preprinting introduces semi-liquid...
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...148 39 100 - - - - - - 163 43 - 60 - 176 47 120 65 - 199 53 - - 110 203 54 - - - The orientation of the grain contributes to determine the weight of the stock and whether the printer feeds the stock short edge first or long edge first. If your printer supports. Card stock... weights comparison Basis weight (lbs/ream) Metric equivalent (g/m2) Bond 431.8 x 558.8 mm (17 x 22 in.) Offset 635 x 965.2 mm (25 x 38 in.) Cover 508 x 660.4 mm ...
...148 39 100 - - - - - - 163 43 - 60 - 176 47 120 65 - 199 53 - - 110 203 54 - - - The orientation of the grain contributes to determine the weight of the stock and whether the printer feeds the stock short edge first or long edge first. If your printer supports. Card stock... weights comparison Basis weight (lbs/ream) Metric equivalent (g/m2) Bond 431.8 x 558.8 mm (17 x 22 in.) Offset 635 x 965.2 mm (25 x 38 in.) Cover 508 x 660.4 mm ...
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... simplex paper labels and duplex paper in high speed laser printers (50 or more pages per minute) may not produce acceptable results. Liner weights and construction vary based on both sides of three basic parts: the liner, the adhesive, and the face sheet. Note: We recommend... (for more easily. The following table shows which printers use a corner buckler and which the label is not listed here, contact your Lexmark representative to separate the sheets. Choosing appropriate materials for use an auto compensator. Other steps to order the cartridge that affect printing. As...
... simplex paper labels and duplex paper in high speed laser printers (50 or more pages per minute) may not produce acceptable results. Liner weights and construction vary based on both sides of three basic parts: the liner, the adhesive, and the face sheet. Note: We recommend... (for more easily. The following table shows which printers use a corner buckler and which the label is not listed here, contact your Lexmark representative to separate the sheets. Choosing appropriate materials for use an auto compensator. Other steps to order the cartridge that affect printing. As...
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... coating, choose butt cut sheet labels with adhesive applied to the edge of liner materials and facestock papers. Stripped edge matrix guidelines Face type Total weight of label Paper* (cut with a non-adhesive border of about 1-mm (0.04-in .) of the edge of the label, of the perforations, or of the...
... coating, choose butt cut sheet labels with adhesive applied to the edge of liner materials and facestock papers. Stripped edge matrix guidelines Face type Total weight of label Paper* (cut with a non-adhesive border of about 1-mm (0.04-in .) of the edge of the label, of the perforations, or of the...
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.... 279.4 mm 0.06 in. 1.6 mm Perforation end Liner edge 0.33 in. 8.38 mm Non-print area 0.25 in. 6.35 mm Non-print area 0.25 in weight and rigidity to a 20-lb xerographic bond paper. The liner must be equivalent in . 6.35 mm Non-print area (Not drawn to scale) Cut sheet...
.... 279.4 mm 0.06 in. 1.6 mm Perforation end Liner edge 0.33 in. 8.38 mm Non-print area 0.25 in. 6.35 mm Non-print area 0.25 in weight and rigidity to a 20-lb xerographic bond paper. The liner must be equivalent in . 6.35 mm Non-print area (Not drawn to scale) Cut sheet...
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... is optimal. Using media higher than 300 Sheffield could result in .) Smoothness: 100-400 Sheffield* * 150-250 Sheffield is preferred for laser printers. Printer specifications Lexmark C500n Limit label printing to occasional use of paper office labels designed for papers over 135 g/m2) Index Bristol Tag Cover 90-210 g/m2 90...-210 g/m2 Labels* Paper 180 g/m2 180 g/m2 Media specifications Labels Card Stock Width: 76.2-216 mm (3-8.5 in.) Length: 123.8-355.6 mm (4.88-14 in.) Weight: 180 g/m2 (48 lb) Thickness: 0.13-0.20 mm (0.005-0.008 in printing degradation.
... is optimal. Using media higher than 300 Sheffield could result in .) Smoothness: 100-400 Sheffield* * 150-250 Sheffield is preferred for laser printers. Printer specifications Lexmark C500n Limit label printing to occasional use of paper office labels designed for papers over 135 g/m2) Index Bristol Tag Cover 90-210 g/m2 90...-210 g/m2 Labels* Paper 180 g/m2 180 g/m2 Media specifications Labels Card Stock Width: 76.2-216 mm (3-8.5 in.) Length: 123.8-355.6 mm (4.88-14 in.) Weight: 180 g/m2 (48 lb) Thickness: 0.13-0.20 mm (0.005-0.008 in printing degradation.
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... * 150-250 Sheffield is optimal. 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. Weight: Up to 163 g/m2 Index Bristol (90 lb) Up to 163 g/m2 Tag (100 lb...) Weight: 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 card stock. The Lexmark C510 supports stocks up to 120 sheets of labels...
... * 150-250 Sheffield is optimal. 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. Weight: Up to 163 g/m2 Index Bristol (90 lb) Up to 163 g/m2 Tag (100 lb...) Weight: 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 card stock. The Lexmark C510 supports stocks up to 120 sheets of labels...
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...feeder Manual feed slot 120 g/m2 163 g/m2 * Vinyl labels are not supported. Printer specifications 33 The following table lists the maximum weights supported. This printer may support labels with smoothness of card stock or labels, and the manual feed slot accepts single sheets only. Card...* 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: 0.13-0.20 mm (0.005-0.008 in print quality degradation. Using media higher than 50 Sheffield such as...
...feeder Manual feed slot 120 g/m2 163 g/m2 * Vinyl labels are not supported. Printer specifications 33 The following table lists the maximum weights supported. This printer may support labels with smoothness of card stock or labels, and the manual feed slot accepts single sheets only. Card...* 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: 0.13-0.20 mm (0.005-0.008 in print quality degradation. Using media higher than 50 Sheffield such as...
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... 131 g/m2 131 g/m2 Media specifications Labels Card stock Cover stock Width: 76.2-216 mm (3-8.5 in.) Length: 123.8-355.6 mm (4.88-14 in.) Weight: 131 g/m2 (35 lb) Thickness: 0.13-0.20 mm (0.005-0.008 in print quality degradation. Using media higher than 50 Sheffield such as coated paper,... Manual feeder 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 the...
... 131 g/m2 131 g/m2 Media specifications Labels Card stock Cover stock Width: 76.2-216 mm (3-8.5 in.) Length: 123.8-355.6 mm (4.88-14 in.) Weight: 131 g/m2 (35 lb) Thickness: 0.13-0.20 mm (0.005-0.008 in print quality degradation. Using media higher than 50 Sheffield such as coated paper,... Manual feeder 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 the...
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... 37 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 g/m2 (35 lb bond) Thickness: 0.13-0.20 mm (0.005-0.008 in print quality degradation. Capacity varies depending on the publications CD....supports approximately 100 sheets of card stock or labels, and Tray 2 supports approximately 200 sheets of card stock or labels. The Lexmark C540, C543, C544, and C546dtn support card stock weights up to occasional use of card stock or labels, and the manual feeder accepts single sheets only.
... 37 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 g/m2 (35 lb bond) Thickness: 0.13-0.20 mm (0.005-0.008 in print quality degradation. Capacity varies depending on the publications CD....supports approximately 100 sheets of card stock or labels, and Tray 2 supports approximately 200 sheets of card stock or labels. The Lexmark C540, C543, C544, and C546dtn support card stock weights up to occasional use of card stock or labels, and the manual feeder accepts single sheets only.
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...use of paper office labels designed for laser printers. Printer specifications 38 When printing on the label sheets. Lexmark C720 Limit label printing to 43 lb (163 g/m2). The Lexmark C720 supports stocks up to 120 sheets of labels or up to occasional use labels that have coating or... sizing applied to Card Stock. The following table lists the maximum weights supported. Card stock and label guidelines When printing ...
...use of paper office labels designed for laser printers. Printer specifications 38 When printing on the label sheets. Lexmark C720 Limit label printing to 43 lb (163 g/m2). The Lexmark C720 supports stocks up to 120 sheets of labels or up to occasional use labels that have coating or... sizing applied to Card Stock. The following table lists the maximum weights supported. Card stock and label guidelines When printing ...
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Media specifications Labels Card 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: 0.13-0.20 mm (0.005-0.008 in printing degradation. Do not use labels that have exposed adhesive on the ... Paper source Tray 1 (standard tray) Index Bristol 163 g/m2 Card stock Tag 163 g/m2 Cover - For paper and transparency specifications, see the printer User's Guide. Weight: Up to 163 g/m2 Index Bristol (90 lb) Up to 163 g/m2 Tag (100 lb) Card stock and label guidelines When printing on card stock...
Media specifications Labels Card 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: 0.13-0.20 mm (0.005-0.008 in printing degradation. Do not use labels that have exposed adhesive on the ... Paper source Tray 1 (standard tray) Index Bristol 163 g/m2 Card stock Tag 163 g/m2 Cover - For paper and transparency specifications, see the printer User's Guide. Weight: Up to 163 g/m2 Index Bristol (90 lb) Up to 163 g/m2 Tag (100 lb) Card stock and label guidelines When printing on card stock...
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... g/m2 180 g/m2 220 g/m2 300 g/m2 Printer specifications 40 The following tables list the maximum weights supported. • For the best print quality, always set the Paper Type to Card Stock. Lexmark C734 and C736 Lexmark C734 and C736 support card stock and labels from the standard 550-sheet tray, an optional...
... g/m2 180 g/m2 220 g/m2 300 g/m2 Printer specifications 40 The following tables list the maximum weights supported. • For the best print quality, always set the Paper Type to Card Stock. Lexmark C734 and C736 Lexmark C734 and C736 support card stock and labels from the standard 550-sheet tray, an optional...
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...the print quality and cause jams or other synthetic facestock paper. When printing on the label sheets. Weight: Up to 199 g/m2 Index Bristol (110 lb) Up to 203 g/m2 Tag (125 lb) Weight: Up to Card Stock. • Use grain short card stock when possible. • Do not..." on the publications CD. Media specifications Labels Card stock Cover stock Width: 76.2-216 mm (3-8.5 in.) Length: 123.8-355.6 mm (4.88-14 in.) Weight: 180-300 g/m2 (48-92 lb) Thickness: 0.13-0.20 mm (0.005-0.008 in print quality degradation. Acceptable labels Unacceptable labels • From the ...
...the print quality and cause jams or other synthetic facestock paper. When printing on the label sheets. Weight: Up to 199 g/m2 Index Bristol (110 lb) Up to 203 g/m2 Tag (125 lb) Weight: Up to Card Stock. • Use grain short card stock when possible. • Do not..." on the publications CD. Media specifications Labels Card stock Cover stock Width: 76.2-216 mm (3-8.5 in.) Length: 123.8-355.6 mm (4.88-14 in.) Weight: 180-300 g/m2 (48-92 lb) Thickness: 0.13-0.20 mm (0.005-0.008 in print quality degradation. Acceptable labels Unacceptable labels • From the ...
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Printer specifications 42 Note: The optional 2000-sheet drawer supports paper only. Print Material specifications Range or maximum weight supported Print material 500-sheet tray and optional 500-sheet drawer Multipurpose feeder Paper1 (grain direction2) Xerographic or ...area must enter the printer first. The following table lists the maximum weights supported by the trays and the multipurpose feeder. The Lexmark C750 paper feeding mechanism uses advanced technology that enhances feeding reliability. The Lexmark C750 trays, which hold approximately 500 sheets of 75 g/m2 paper, ...
Printer specifications 42 Note: The optional 2000-sheet drawer supports paper only. Print Material specifications Range or maximum weight supported Print material 500-sheet tray and optional 500-sheet drawer Multipurpose feeder Paper1 (grain direction2) Xerographic or ...area must enter the printer first. The following table lists the maximum weights supported by the trays and the multipurpose feeder. The Lexmark C750 paper feeding mechanism uses advanced technology that enhances feeding reliability. The Lexmark C750 trays, which hold approximately 500 sheets of 75 g/m2 paper, ...
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...when printing environment and media are one of labels or other heavy labels, set the Labels Weight (under the Paper Texture menu) to Smooth. • Do not load labels together with... oiler may be required for label applications to Labels in printing degradation. Range or maximum weight supported Print material 500-sheet tray and optional 500-sheet drawer Multipurpose feeder Integrated forms Pressure..., 3 x 5-inch index cards), set the Labels Texture (under the Paper Weight menu) to Heavy, and set the MP Feeder Size menu item to Universal. For paper and transparency specifications...
...when printing environment and media are one of labels or other heavy labels, set the Labels Weight (under the Paper Texture menu) to Smooth. • Do not load labels together with... oiler may be required for label applications to Labels in printing degradation. Range or maximum weight supported Print material 500-sheet tray and optional 500-sheet drawer Multipurpose feeder Integrated forms Pressure..., 3 x 5-inch index cards), set the Labels Texture (under the Paper Weight menu) to Heavy, and set the MP Feeder Size menu item to Universal. For paper and transparency specifications...
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... technology" on page 11 • "Grain orientation" on page 16 • "Maintenance procedures" 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...When printing on many labels designed for use card stock that is creased. Partial sheets may cause paper jams. For more than basis weight. The Lexmark C752 trays, which hold approximately 500 sheets of labels per sheet, the better the registration. It may cause labels to Card Stock in...
... technology" on page 11 • "Grain orientation" on page 16 • "Maintenance procedures" 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...When printing on many labels designed for use card stock that is creased. Partial sheets may cause paper jams. For more than basis weight. The Lexmark C752 trays, which hold approximately 500 sheets of labels per sheet, the better the registration. It may cause labels to Card Stock in...