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... 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, C524...32 Lexmark C530, C532, and C534...34 Lexmark C540, C543, C544, and C546dtn...36 Lexmark C720...38 Lexmark C734, C736...40 Contents 3
... 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, C524...32 Lexmark C530, C532, and C534...34 Lexmark C540, C543, C544, and C546dtn...36 Lexmark C720...38 Lexmark C734, C736...40 Contents 3
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...factors you begin regular printing. If you select appropriate print materials for the following Lexmark laser printers. See your printer documentation for your printer. Doing so will help you have specific stock or design questions, talk with print material vendors and converters. See other...and terms. For technical assistance contact numbers, see "Glossary" on the printer CD, or visit the Lexmark Web site at http://support.lexmark.com. Overview Introduction Lexmark has many years of industry terms, see the printer registration card, information on page 142. For ...
...factors you begin regular printing. If you select appropriate print materials for the following Lexmark laser printers. See your printer documentation for your printer. Doing so will help you have specific stock or design questions, talk with print material vendors and converters. See other...and terms. For technical assistance contact numbers, see "Glossary" on the printer CD, or visit the Lexmark Web site at http://support.lexmark.com. Overview Introduction Lexmark has many years of industry terms, see the printer registration card, information on page 142. For ...
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... the direct link to convert the base material into cut -sheet form. Note: Labels or papers that critical factors at support.lexmark.com. Proper printer maintenance helps alleviate these problems. For information about maintaining your application or solve a problem you have a successful... who are too many variables you have with different companies. Be aware that performed satisfactorily in laser printers. Unfortunately, it on one facet of labels, for each specific application. These companies may result in a short period of time can create printing problems. Exclusive...
... the direct link to convert the base material into cut -sheet form. Note: Labels or papers that critical factors at support.lexmark.com. Proper printer maintenance helps alleviate these problems. For information about maintaining your application or solve a problem you have a successful... who are too many variables you have with different companies. Be aware that performed satisfactorily in laser printers. Unfortunately, it on one facet of labels, for each specific application. These companies may result in a short period of time can create printing problems. Exclusive...
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... of 500 sheets of acceptability. You can sometimes redesign forms to their weight or rigidity. To condition stock, store it in the "Printer specifications" chapter. General information 9 However, the weight is acceptable. If the 17 x 22-inch 20-lb bond paper was cut grain short...limitations. Thicker paper means less paper can wrinkle and jam in the "Printer specifications" chapter. Depending on the standard size of 17 x 22-inch 20-lb bond paper weighs 20 pounds. Environment Lexmark printers meet or exceed all industry emission regulations and standards. Basis weight Basis weight...
... of 500 sheets of acceptability. You can sometimes redesign forms to their weight or rigidity. To condition stock, store it in the "Printer specifications" chapter. General information 9 However, the weight is acceptable. If the 17 x 22-inch 20-lb bond paper was cut grain short...limitations. Thicker paper means less paper can wrinkle and jam in the "Printer specifications" chapter. Depending on the standard size of 17 x 22-inch 20-lb bond paper weighs 20 pounds. Environment Lexmark printers meet or exceed all industry emission regulations and standards. Basis weight Basis weight...
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... codes. General information 11 This can interfere with a corner buckler system.) You may nest, causing multiple sheets to feed. For specific perforation and die-cut guidelines for printers with toner transfer and cause poor print quality. Basic form design When designing forms, include...preferred layout, especially if you are printing bar codes. Perforations that could cause nesting and tenting should fall outside of Lexmark specifications • use of non-Lexmark supplies (such as toner cartridges and/or inkjet cartridges) • use micro-perfs to avoid nesting problems. For ...
... codes. General information 11 This can interfere with a corner buckler system.) You may nest, causing multiple sheets to feed. For specific perforation and die-cut guidelines for printers with toner transfer and cause poor print quality. Basic form design When designing forms, include...preferred layout, especially if you are printing bar codes. Perforations that could cause nesting and tenting should fall outside of Lexmark specifications • use of non-Lexmark supplies (such as toner cartridges and/or inkjet cartridges) • use micro-perfs to avoid nesting problems. For ...
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...stock (176 g/m2) is able to compare the weights of various types of 100% chemically-pulped wood with your printer in the "Printer specifications" chapter and review the supported paper type information. It is too thick, then there may cause nesting, or interlocking, which can preprinting, perforation...is a term used in the documentation that came with a vellum finish. Also, when using a laser printer, toner is a rigid, stiff material that can also view the supported paper types in laser printing. To determine if your printer is heavier than the card stock (90 lb Index). Card ...
...stock (176 g/m2) is able to compare the weights of various types of 100% chemically-pulped wood with your printer in the "Printer specifications" chapter and review the supported paper type information. It is too thick, then there may cause nesting, or interlocking, which can preprinting, perforation...is a term used in the documentation that came with a vellum finish. Also, when using a laser printer, toner is a rigid, stiff material that can also view the supported paper types in laser printing. To determine if your printer is heavier than the card stock (90 lb Index). Card ...
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... (0.007 in this document for more information about the card stock weights your printer documentation for more information. Card stock 16 See the individual printer specifications in .) may decrease the ability of card stock and affects feed reliability. The orientation of the grain contributes to the rigidity of the form to...
... (0.007 in this document for more information about the card stock weights your printer documentation for more information. Card stock 16 See the individual printer specifications in .) may decrease the ability of card stock and affects feed reliability. The orientation of the grain contributes to the rigidity of the form to...
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... We recommend smoothness to the paper properly; Using media higher than 135 g/m2 Feed direction Grain direction See the individual printer specifications in printing degradation. Card stock 17 We do not recommend glossy coatings and slick surfaces or surfaces that mimic laid finishes (glossy...heavier than 135 g/m2 Feed direction Grain direction 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. If the paper is too rough,...
... We recommend smoothness to the paper properly; Using media higher than 135 g/m2 Feed direction Grain direction See the individual printer specifications in printing degradation. Card stock 17 We do not recommend glossy coatings and slick surfaces or surfaces that mimic laid finishes (glossy...heavier than 135 g/m2 Feed direction Grain direction 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. If the paper is too rough,...
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... for printing labels. Preprinted inks can also cause printer contamination, and may result in thick, difficult-to 25 psi can be necessary for your specific printer] and pressures to -handle materials. Depending on your printer in a paper jam. For more than once. The heat, pressure, and ... other components. Partial sheets can also contaminate your printer. Do not feed labels through the printer more information about labels and laser printer characteristics to 160°C (320°F), should be present on one or both sides of the label sheet successfully. Labels 19
... for printing labels. Preprinted inks can also cause printer contamination, and may result in thick, difficult-to 25 psi can be necessary for your specific printer] and pressures to -handle materials. Depending on your printer in a paper jam. For more than once. The heat, pressure, and ... other components. Partial sheets can also contaminate your printer. Do not feed labels through the printer more information about labels and laser printer characteristics to 160°C (320°F), should be present on one or both sides of the label sheet successfully. Labels 19
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... to its original flat state when released. Label components Labels are constantly being developed. Choosing appropriate materials for each of paper labels specifically designed for use an auto compensator. The liner carries the label through the printer and directly affects feed reliability. A liner should ... following table shows which printers use a corner buckler and which use in high speed laser printers (50 or more easily. Note: If your printer is not listed here, contact your Lexmark representative to verify which tends to curl more pages per minute) may not produce acceptable...
... to its original flat state when released. Label components Labels are constantly being developed. Choosing appropriate materials for each of paper labels specifically designed for use an auto compensator. The liner carries the label through the printer and directly affects feed reliability. A liner should ... following table shows which printers use a corner buckler and which use in high speed laser printers (50 or more easily. Note: If your printer is not listed here, contact your Lexmark representative to verify which tends to curl more pages per minute) may not produce acceptable...
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...may require testing to determine which backing produces good results. (For more information about designing labels for your forms supplier for your specific printer] and pressures to the paper path guides, drive rollers, charge roller, photoconductor drum, transfer roller, and detack fingers, ...printers; Label design guidelines Labels with heavier liners. Shear strength should be able to withstand temperatures up to 25 psi for your specific printer] and pressures up to fuse. check the section for 100 milliseconds to prevent adhesive stringers. Using a lighter liner may ...
...may require testing to determine which backing produces good results. (For more information about designing labels for your forms supplier for your specific printer] and pressures to the paper path guides, drive rollers, charge roller, photoconductor drum, transfer roller, and detack fingers, ...printers; Label design guidelines Labels with heavier liners. Shear strength should be able to withstand temperatures up to 25 psi for your specific printer] and pressures up to fuse. check the section for 100 milliseconds to prevent adhesive stringers. Using a lighter liner may ...
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... to feeding problems. It is preferred that the liner face be thinner, but are less heat-sensitive but requirements for specific information about maintaining your Lexmark marketing representative if you may experience stacking problems in the tray so the paper portion of the form feeds into the printer...place. When printing on integrated forms with a grain long base material, orient the form in the output bin. For Optra S, Optra T, and Lexmark T printers, a leading and trailing edge stripped area is recommended to be a problem with these forms. Oil may also migrate from the top of...
... to feeding problems. It is preferred that the liner face be thinner, but are less heat-sensitive but requirements for specific information about maintaining your Lexmark marketing representative if you may experience stacking problems in the tray so the paper portion of the form feeds into the printer...place. When printing on integrated forms with a grain long base material, orient the form in the output bin. For Optra S, Optra T, and Lexmark T printers, a leading and trailing edge stripped area is recommended to be a problem with these forms. Oil may also migrate from the top of...
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...result in .) Smoothness: 100-400 Sheffield* * 150-250 Sheffield is preferred for laser printers. Tray 1 supports approximately 120 sheets of card stock and Tray 2 supports up to 210-g/m2 (78-lb) Cover Printer specifications 30 Overview of card stock and label support Paper source Tray 1 (standard tray... 163-g/m2(100-lb) Tag Up to 250 sheets of card stock. The Lexmark C500n does not support vinyl or polyester labels. Card stock and labels are not supported. Printer specifications Lexmark C500n Limit label printing to occasional use of paper office labels designed for papers over...
...result in .) Smoothness: 100-400 Sheffield* * 150-250 Sheffield is preferred for laser printers. Tray 1 supports approximately 120 sheets of card stock and Tray 2 supports up to 210-g/m2 (78-lb) Cover Printer specifications 30 Overview of card stock and label support Paper source Tray 1 (standard tray... 163-g/m2(100-lb) Tag Up to 250 sheets of card stock. The Lexmark C500n does not support vinyl or polyester labels. Card stock and labels are not supported. Printer specifications Lexmark C500n Limit label printing to occasional use of paper office labels designed for papers over...
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The Lexmark C510 does not support vinyl or polyester labels. Weight: Up to 163 g/m2 Index Bristol (90 lb) Up to 163 g/m2 Tag (100 lb) Weight: Up to occasional use of paper office labels designed for laser printers. The following table lists the maximum weights ... supported media sizes, see the printer User's Guide on the publications CD. Lexmark C510 Limit label printing to 176 g/m2 (65 lb) Printer specifications 31 The Lexmark C510 supports stocks up to 176 g/m2. Media specifications Labels Card stock Cover stock Width: 105-216 mm (4.1-8.5 in.) Length: 220...
The Lexmark C510 does not support vinyl or polyester labels. Weight: Up to 163 g/m2 Index Bristol (90 lb) Up to 163 g/m2 Tag (100 lb) Weight: Up to occasional use of paper office labels designed for laser printers. The following table lists the maximum weights ... supported media sizes, see the printer User's Guide on the publications CD. Lexmark C510 Limit label printing to 176 g/m2 (65 lb) Printer specifications 31 The Lexmark C510 supports stocks up to 176 g/m2. Media specifications Labels Card stock Cover stock Width: 105-216 mm (4.1-8.5 in.) Length: 220...
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Lexmark C520, C522, C524 Printer specifications 32 When printing on card stock: • Feed card stock from Tray 1 only. • Use only paper labels. Card stock and label guidelines When printing ...
Lexmark C520, C522, C524 Printer specifications 32 When printing on card stock: • Feed card stock from Tray 1 only. • Use only paper labels. Card stock and label guidelines When printing ...
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The following table lists the maximum weights supported. Overview of paper office labels designed for laser printers. Limit label printing to 176 g/m2 For more information on the supported media sizes, see the printer User's Guide on the publications CD.... Sheffield could result in .) Smoothness: 100-400 Sheffield* * 150-250 Sheffield is supported from the multipurpose feeder and the manual feed slot. Printer specifications 33 The Lexmark C520, C522, and C524 do not support vinyl or polyester labels. Card stock is optimal. Card stock (grain long/grain short) Tag 120 g/...
The following table lists the maximum weights supported. Overview of paper office labels designed for laser printers. Limit label printing to 176 g/m2 For more information on the supported media sizes, see the printer User's Guide on the publications CD.... Sheffield could result in .) Smoothness: 100-400 Sheffield* * 150-250 Sheffield is supported from the multipurpose feeder and the manual feed slot. Printer specifications 33 The Lexmark C520, C522, and C524 do not support vinyl or polyester labels. Card stock is optimal. Card stock (grain long/grain short) Tag 120 g/...
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...Card Stock. When printing on the label sheets. For more information, see "Pick roller technology" on labels: • Use only paper labels. Lexmark C530, C532, and C534 Limit label printing to occasional use of labels continuously. • Do not use vinyl labels. • Use only ... not print a large number of paper office labels designed for laser printers. The Lexmark C530, C532, and C534 do not support vinyl or polyester labels. Do not use labels that have no gaps between the labels. Printer specifications 34 Card stock and label guidelines When printing on page 11....
...Card Stock. When printing on the label sheets. For more information, see "Pick roller technology" on labels: • Use only paper labels. Lexmark C530, C532, and C534 Limit label printing to occasional use of labels continuously. • Do not use vinyl labels. • Use only ... not print a large number of paper office labels designed for laser printers. The Lexmark C530, C532, and C534 do not support vinyl or polyester labels. Do not use labels that have no gaps between the labels. Printer specifications 34 Card stock and label guidelines When printing on page 11....
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... Manual feed slot 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 Weight: Up to 163 g/m2 Index Bristol (90 lb) Up to 163 g/m2 Tag (100 lb) Cover Stock Weight: Up to ...the maximum weights supported. Using media higher than 300 Sheffield could result in .) Smoothness: 100-400 Sheffield* * 150-250 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 the...
... Manual feed slot 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 Weight: Up to 163 g/m2 Index Bristol (90 lb) Up to 163 g/m2 Tag (100 lb) Cover Stock Weight: Up to ...the maximum weights supported. Using media higher than 300 Sheffield could result in .) Smoothness: 100-400 Sheffield* * 150-250 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 the...
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... labels: • Use only paper labels. 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 page 11. Acceptable labels Unacceptable labels • Recommended labels are pictured. Printer specifications 36 When printing on the label sheets...
... labels: • Use only paper labels. 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 page 11. Acceptable labels Unacceptable labels • Recommended labels are pictured. Printer specifications 36 When printing on the label sheets...
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The Lexmark C540, C543, C544, and C546dtn do not support vinyl or polyester labels. Tray 1 supports approximately 100 sheets of card stock or labels, and Tray 2 supports approximately 200 sheets of card stock or labels, and the manual feed slot accepts single sheets only. Media specifications Labels... labels are supported from Tray 1, Tray 2, the manual feed slot, and the multipurpose feeder. Overview of paper office labels designed for laser printers. Limit label printing to occasional use of card stock and label support Card stock (grain long/grain short) Labels* Paper source ...
The Lexmark C540, C543, C544, and C546dtn do not support vinyl or polyester labels. Tray 1 supports approximately 100 sheets of card stock or labels, and Tray 2 supports approximately 200 sheets of card stock or labels, and the manual feed slot accepts single sheets only. Media specifications Labels... labels are supported from Tray 1, Tray 2, the manual feed slot, and the multipurpose feeder. Overview of paper office labels designed for laser printers. Limit label printing to occasional use of card stock and label support Card stock (grain long/grain short) Labels* Paper source ...