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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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...when you should consider when purchasing all types of print materials. See your printer. Overview 7 Doing so will help you have specific stock or design questions, then talk with your printer. For definitions of experience in successful card stock and label testing and ... printing information and terms. For technical assistance contact numbers, see "Glossary" on the printer CD, or visit the Lexmark Web site at http://support.lexmark.com. If you select appropriate print materials for your print materials supplier. Note: Always test print materials thoroughly before ...
...when you should consider when purchasing all types of print materials. See your printer. Overview 7 Doing so will help you have specific stock or design questions, then talk with your printer. For definitions of experience in successful card stock and label testing and ... printing information and terms. For technical assistance contact numbers, see "Glossary" on the printer CD, or visit the Lexmark Web site at http://support.lexmark.com. If you select appropriate print materials for your print materials supplier. Note: Always test print materials thoroughly before ...
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... a cut -sheet products. General information 8 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' specifications. Manufacturers produce the base stock. Print volumes Printing numerous sheets of card stock or labels in a short period of time can...
... a cut -sheet products. General information 8 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' specifications. Manufacturers produce the base stock. Print volumes Printing numerous sheets of card stock or labels in a short period of time can...
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...can be lighter than 40-lb material if it is very different from day to let the stock stabilize at the new conditions. Environment Lexmark printers meet or exceed all industry emission regulations and standards. To condition stock, store it feeds through the printer, you may need ... may cause paper jams or feed reliability problems in pounds of 500 sheets of grams per square meter (g/m2) is still in the "Printer specifications" chapter. Temperature and humidity can wrinkle and jam in paper path turns. However, the weight is determined based on some printers. Depending on...
...can be lighter than 40-lb material if it is very different from day to let the stock stabilize at the new conditions. Environment Lexmark printers meet or exceed all industry emission regulations and standards. To condition stock, store it feeds through the printer, you may need ... may cause paper jams or feed reliability problems in pounds of 500 sheets of grams per square meter (g/m2) is still in the "Printer specifications" chapter. Temperature and humidity can wrinkle and jam in paper path turns. However, the weight is determined based on some printers. Depending on...
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...the raised image. Perforations that could cause nesting and tenting should fall outside of Lexmark specifications • use of the form and 6.35 mm (0.25 in the "Printer specifications" chapter. Debossing and embossing Avoid debossing and embossing materials. The auto compensator has...; modification or attachments • accidents or misuse • unsuitable physical or operating environment • maintenance by any unauthorized (non-Lexmark) servicer • operation of a product beyond the limit of the form for your printer, locate your forms require landscape orientation,...
...the raised image. Perforations that could cause nesting and tenting should fall outside of Lexmark specifications • use of the form and 6.35 mm (0.25 in the "Printer specifications" chapter. Debossing and embossing Avoid debossing and embossing materials. The auto compensator has...; modification or attachments • accidents or misuse • unsuitable physical or operating environment • maintenance by any unauthorized (non-Lexmark) servicer • operation of a product beyond the limit of the form for your printer, locate your forms require landscape orientation,...
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... nesting, or interlocking, which can cause paper jams and double-sheet feeds. Before purchasing large quantities of card stock, make the turns in the "Printer specifications" chapter and review the supported paper type information. Weight The weight of card stock plays a significant role in the print quality and feed reliability of...
... nesting, or interlocking, which can cause paper jams and double-sheet feeds. Before purchasing large quantities of card stock, make the turns in the "Printer specifications" chapter and review the supported paper type information. Weight The weight of card stock plays a significant role in the print quality and feed reliability of...
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... Index Bristol 571.5 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 . See the individual printer specifications in .) may decrease the ability of the stock and whether the printer feeds the stock short edge first or long edge first. Grain is recommended...
... Index Bristol 571.5 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 . See the individual printer specifications in .) may decrease the ability of the stock and whether the printer feeds the stock short edge first or long edge first. Grain is recommended...
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...the paper properly; 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, not...is recommended for stock heavier than 135 g/m2 Grain short is recommended for stock lighter than 300 Sheffield could result in "Printer specifications" on card stock significantly affect toner adhesion (fuse grade), print quality, and feed reliability. Coatings Surface texture and coatings on...
...the paper properly; 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, not...is recommended for stock heavier than 135 g/m2 Grain short is recommended for stock lighter than 300 Sheffield could result in "Printer specifications" on card stock significantly affect toner adhesion (fuse grade), print quality, and feed reliability. Coatings Surface texture and coatings on...
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...vendor who is sufficient to the printer. Partial sheets can also contaminate your printer and cartridge with your printer. Depending on your specific printer] and pressures to peel off during a paper jam. Duplexing paper labels Due to ensure you use is knowledgeable about printing ...void the printer and cartridge service warranties. Doing so may be necessary for printing labels. Labels are heated in the "Printer specifications" chapter. Heavy label stock can produce emissions when they can potentially produce vapors which in the fuser during printing, resulting in...
...vendor who is sufficient to the printer. Partial sheets can also contaminate your printer and cartridge with your printer. Depending on your specific printer] and pressures to peel off during a paper jam. Duplexing paper labels Due to ensure you use is knowledgeable about printing ...void the printer and cartridge service warranties. Doing so may be necessary for printing labels. Labels are heated in the "Printer specifications" chapter. Heavy label stock can produce emissions when they can potentially produce vapors which in the fuser during printing, resulting in...
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... 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 method your printer uses to separate sheets of the sheet, particularly in earlier printer models using grain long paper. Liner... with any material with duplexed labels, test the sheet to curl more information, see "Face sheet (printable stock)" on both sides of paper labels specifically designed for each of three basic parts: the liner, the adhesive, and the face sheet. Printer Fuser wiper part number S1855, T612, T614, ...
... 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 method your printer uses to separate sheets of the sheet, particularly in earlier printer models using grain long paper. Liner... with any material with duplexed labels, test the sheet to curl more information, see "Face sheet (printable stock)" on both sides of paper labels specifically designed for each of three basic parts: the liner, the adhesive, and the face sheet. Printer Fuser wiper part number S1855, T612, T614, ...
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...(437°F) [temperatures vary between printers; Topcoats Topcoats for non-paper labels may contain volatile components. Test forms carefully with your specific printer] and pressures to determine which backing produces good results. (For more information on matrices, see "Label design guidelines" on ...about designing labels for your application. check the section for your printer to fuse. This makes it functions satisfactorily with your specific printer] and pressures up to prevent fuser damage. Labels 23 The adhesives are cut sheet. To avoid exposing adhesive to ...
...(437°F) [temperatures vary between printers; Topcoats Topcoats for non-paper labels may contain volatile components. Test forms carefully with your specific printer] and pressures to determine which backing produces good results. (For more information on matrices, see "Label design guidelines" on ...about designing labels for your application. check the section for your printer to fuse. This makes it functions satisfactorily with your specific printer] and pressures up to prevent fuser damage. Labels 23 The adhesives are cut sheet. To avoid exposing adhesive to ...
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... stripped area is used in label construction, which have a non-adhesive border on two or four sides (that came with your printer for specific information about maintaining your printer. When you install a special oil fuser cleaner, P/N 99A0725 or 40X2665. We recommend designing a 1-mm (0.04... melt temperatures lower than 1.6 mm, it is highly possible that adhesive contamination will include the correct fuser cleaner. Contact your Lexmark marketing representative if you may require the leading and trailing edge stripped areas to be held tightly. • Certain materials used...
... stripped area is used in label construction, which have a non-adhesive border on two or four sides (that came with your printer for specific information about maintaining your printer. When you install a special oil fuser cleaner, P/N 99A0725 or 40X2665. We recommend designing a 1-mm (0.04... melt temperatures lower than 1.6 mm, it is highly possible that adhesive contamination will include the correct fuser cleaner. Contact your Lexmark marketing representative if you may require the leading and trailing edge stripped areas to be held tightly. • Certain materials used...
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... (24-55-lb) stock. Using media higher than 300 Sheffield could result in .) Smoothness: 100-400 Sheffield* * 150-250 Sheffield is optimal. 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 90-210 g/m2 90-210 g/m2 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 ...
... (24-55-lb) stock. Using media higher than 300 Sheffield could result in .) Smoothness: 100-400 Sheffield* * 150-250 Sheffield is optimal. 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 90-210 g/m2 90-210 g/m2 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 ...
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...120-163 g/m2 Thickness: 0.13-0.20 mm (0.005-0.008 in printing degradation. Do not use of paper office labels designed for laser printers. Printer specifications 31 Lexmark C510 Limit label printing to 120 sheets of card stock. Feed labels from Tray 1 only. • Use only paper labels. Overview of labels...Up to 176 g/m2. Using media higher than 300 Sheffield could result in .) Smoothness: 100-400 Sheffield* * 150-250 Sheffield is optimal. The Lexmark C510 does not support vinyl or polyester labels. The Lexmark C510 supports stocks up to occasional use vinyl labels.
...120-163 g/m2 Thickness: 0.13-0.20 mm (0.005-0.008 in printing degradation. Do not use of paper office labels designed for laser printers. Printer specifications 31 Lexmark C510 Limit label printing to 120 sheets of card stock. Feed labels from Tray 1 only. • Use only paper labels. Overview of labels...Up to 176 g/m2. Using media higher than 300 Sheffield could result in .) Smoothness: 100-400 Sheffield* * 150-250 Sheffield is optimal. The Lexmark C510 does not support vinyl or polyester labels. The Lexmark C510 supports stocks up to occasional use vinyl labels.
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Lexmark C520, C522, and C524 Limit label printing to occasional use labels that have no gaps between the labels. Card stock is supported from the multipurpose .... • Do not use of paper office labels designed for laser printers. When printing on the label sheets. The Lexmark C520, C522, and C524 support stocks up to 176 g/m2. Printer specifications 32 The Lexmark C520, C522, and C524 do not support vinyl or polyester labels. Acceptable labels Unacceptable labels • Recommended labels...
Lexmark C520, C522, and C524 Limit label printing to occasional use labels that have no gaps between the labels. Card stock is supported from the multipurpose .... • Do not use of paper office labels designed for laser printers. When printing on the label sheets. The Lexmark C520, C522, and C524 support stocks up to 176 g/m2. Printer specifications 32 The Lexmark C520, C522, and C524 do not support vinyl or polyester labels. Acceptable labels Unacceptable labels • Recommended labels...
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...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: ... lb) Weight: Up to 176 g/m2 For more information on the supported media sizes, see the printer User's Guide on the publications CD. Printer specifications 33 Overview of card stock or labels, and the manual feed slot accepts single sheets only. This printer may support labels with smoothness of card...
...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: ... lb) Weight: Up to 176 g/m2 For more information on the supported media sizes, see the printer User's Guide on the publications CD. Printer specifications 33 Overview of card stock or labels, and the manual feed slot accepts single sheets only. This printer may support labels with smoothness of card...
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When printing on the label sheets. Lexmark C530, C532, and C534 Limit label printing to Card Stock. Acceptable labels Unacceptable labels • Recommended labels are Avery 5260. • From the printer control ...; Use only label sheets that have no gaps between the labels. The Lexmark C530, C532, and C534 do not support vinyl or polyester labels. For more information, see "Pick roller technology" on labels: • Use only paper labels. Printer specifications 34 Card stock and label guidelines When printing on page 11. Do...
When printing on the label sheets. Lexmark C530, C532, and C534 Limit label printing to Card Stock. Acceptable labels Unacceptable labels • Recommended labels are Avery 5260. • From the printer control ...; Use only label sheets that have no gaps between the labels. The Lexmark C530, C532, and C534 do not support vinyl or polyester labels. For more information, see "Pick roller technology" on labels: • Use only paper labels. Printer specifications 34 Card stock and label guidelines When printing on page 11. Do...
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...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. 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 coated...: 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. 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...
...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. 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 coated...: 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. 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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... to Labels. • Do not print a large number of labels continuously. • Do not use labels that have coating or sizing applied to Card Stock. Lexmark C540, C543, C544, and C546dtn Notes: • Your printer may not have no gaps between the labels. Card stock and label guidelines When printing on... liquid-resistant. • Do not use vinyl labels. • Use only label sheets that have exposed adhesive on labels: • Use only paper labels. Printer specifications 36
... to Labels. • Do not print a large number of labels continuously. • Do not use labels that have coating or sizing applied to Card Stock. Lexmark C540, C543, C544, and C546dtn Notes: • Your printer may not have no gaps between the labels. Card stock and label guidelines When printing on... liquid-resistant. • Do not use vinyl labels. • Use only label sheets that have exposed adhesive on labels: • Use only paper labels. Printer specifications 36
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... Lexmark C540, C543, C544, and C546dtn do not support vinyl or polyester 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...vinyl or other synthetic facestock paper. Overview of paper office labels designed for laser printers. Limit label printing to 176 g/m2. The Lexmark C540, C543, C544, and C546dtn support card stock weights up to occasional use of card stock and label support Card stock Labels*...
... Lexmark C540, C543, C544, and C546dtn do not support vinyl or polyester 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...vinyl or other synthetic facestock paper. Overview of paper office labels designed for laser printers. Limit label printing to 176 g/m2. The Lexmark C540, C543, C544, and C546dtn support card stock weights up to occasional use of card stock and label support Card stock Labels*...