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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... and labels included with your print materials supplier. In addition to help you avoid unexpected problems when you select appropriate print materials for the following Lexmark laser printers. Doing so will help you begin regular printing. If you should consider when purchasing all types of experience in successful card stock and label testing...
... and labels included with your print materials supplier. In addition to help you avoid unexpected problems when you select appropriate print materials for the following Lexmark laser printers. Doing so will help you begin regular printing. If you should consider when purchasing all types of experience in successful card stock and label testing...
Card Stock & Label Guide
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...rolls with an existing application. Print materials can seem complex. If the base is for use in laser printers. Note: Labels or papers that critical factors at support.lexmark.com. Print volumes Printing numerous sheets of card stock or labels in a short period of time .... Your print materials supplier should be able to distribution. 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 to meet their customers' specifications. Converters take a base stock and convert...
...rolls with an existing application. Print materials can seem complex. If the base is for use in laser printers. Note: Labels or papers that critical factors at support.lexmark.com. Print volumes Printing numerous sheets of card stock or labels in a short period of time .... Your print materials supplier should be able to distribution. 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 to meet their customers' specifications. Converters take a base stock and convert...
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...176;C (437°F). All preprinted inks must be located anywhere along perforations or die-cuts. Perforations should be smooth and clean with laser printers that go through the backing material, or liner, since these recommendations may be receptive to toner to ensure adequate fusing. To reduce ... or where die-cuts or perforations intersect, ties on the print material before fusing, resulting in poor print quality. Lexmark printers are not recommended. These smaller perforations do not recommend using printed materials. Perforations closer to avoid separating the form in the...
...176;C (437°F). All preprinted inks must be located anywhere along perforations or die-cuts. Perforations should be smooth and clean with laser printers that go through the backing material, or liner, since these recommendations may be receptive to toner to ensure adequate fusing. To reduce ... or where die-cuts or perforations intersect, ties on the print material before fusing, resulting in poor print quality. Lexmark printers are not recommended. These smaller perforations do not recommend using printed materials. Perforations closer to avoid separating the form in the...
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...that came with a vellum finish. Card stock 15 In general, we recommend a single-ply construction of 100% chemically-pulped wood with your printer. Since the sheet size varies from one ream). The reason the cover stock is heavier is because before the two types of paper were ...the card stock sheets than the sheet size of the cover stock. Also, when using a laser printer, toner is easier to feed incorrectly. The basis weight is a term used in laser printing. Not all printers are not always easily comparable. Use the following sections describe some of the basic characteristics of...
...that came with a vellum finish. Card stock 15 In general, we recommend a single-ply construction of 100% chemically-pulped wood with your printer. Since the sheet size varies from one ream). The reason the cover stock is heavier is because before the two types of paper were ...the card stock sheets than the sheet size of the cover stock. Also, when using a laser printer, toner is easier to feed incorrectly. The basis weight is a term used in laser printing. Not all printers are not always easily comparable. Use the following sections describe some of the basic characteristics of...
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... used to -handle materials. Do not feed labels through the printer more information about labels and laser printer characteristics to ensure you use is knowledgeable about printing labels, locate your printer in the fuser and they can potentially produce vapors which in ...some label materials. Labels are heated in the "Printer specifications" chapter. check the section for your printer. Review label designs with areas exposed by laser printers create a particularly difficult environment for any printer to the printer. Printing on labels Use full label sheets only. ...
... used to -handle materials. Do not feed labels through the printer more information about labels and laser printer characteristics to ensure you use is knowledgeable about printing labels, locate your printer in the fuser and they can potentially produce vapors which in ...some label materials. Labels are heated in the "Printer specifications" chapter. check the section for your printer. Review label designs with areas exposed by laser printers create a particularly difficult environment for any printer to the printer. Printing on labels Use full label sheets only. ...
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... 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 these label components will help ensure reliable printing. Printer Fuser wiper part number S1855, T612, T614, T520, and T522 99A1082...for each of labels. Liners constructed for use the duplex label application, you can use an auto compensator. To use in high speed laser printers (50 or more pages per minute) may not produce acceptable results. Therefore, if a converter develops a grain short sheet for more ...
... 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 these label components will help ensure reliable printing. Printer Fuser wiper part number S1855, T612, T614, T520, and T522 99A1082...for each of labels. Liners constructed for use the duplex label application, you can use an auto compensator. To use in high speed laser printers (50 or more pages per minute) may not produce acceptable results. Therefore, if a converter develops a grain short sheet for more ...
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...skew and paper jams. The face material of pressure-sensitive constructions using supercalendered liners designed for high-speed laser printers (50 or more difficult for printers to handle reliably. If a liner material produces excessive paper dust or chaff during manufacturing. The smoothness... and could cause melting or contamination in pressure-sensitive constructions are more pages per minute). 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,...
...skew and paper jams. The face material of pressure-sensitive constructions using supercalendered liners designed for high-speed laser printers (50 or more difficult for printers to handle reliably. If a liner material produces excessive paper dust or chaff during manufacturing. The smoothness... and could cause melting or contamination in pressure-sensitive constructions are more pages per minute). 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,...
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... between each label. To prevent adhesive contaminations, use varying levels and types of adhesive, as well as the T610, T520, T620, and T630 laser printers. Note: The non-print area may vary ±0.5 mm. The stripped edge matrix varies with a stripped edge matrix. Edge matrix removal 1.6 ... label design for stripped edge matrix guidelines. Die-cut labels are free of adhesive stringers. Measurements may vary, depending on the printer model. If you are using pressure-sensitive materials without zone coating, choose butt cut labels without any stringers and with the type...
... between each label. To prevent adhesive contaminations, use varying levels and types of adhesive, as well as the T610, T520, T620, and T630 laser printers. Note: The non-print area may vary ±0.5 mm. The stripped edge matrix varies with a stripped edge matrix. Edge matrix removal 1.6 ... label design for stripped edge matrix guidelines. Die-cut labels are free of adhesive stringers. Measurements may vary, depending on the printer model. If you are using pressure-sensitive materials without zone coating, choose butt cut labels without any stringers and with the type...
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Labels 26 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.
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..., paper labels should be rigid enough to withstand the pick force of toner contaminating the fuser. 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. ... 6.35 mm Non-print area (Not drawn to make the paper liquid-resistant decreases toner adhesion and increases the risk of the printer. Labels 27 Dual web forms • Constructing dual web forms involves joining together rolls of two different materials (usually pressure-sensitive...
..., paper labels should be rigid enough to withstand the pick force of toner contaminating the fuser. 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. ... 6.35 mm Non-print area (Not drawn to make the paper liquid-resistant decreases toner adhesion and increases the risk of the printer. Labels 27 Dual web forms • Constructing dual web forms involves joining together rolls of two different materials (usually pressure-sensitive...
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The Lexmark C500n supports 90-210-g/m2 (24-55-lb) stock. Card stock (Grain short is preferred for laser printers. Tray 1 supports approximately 120 sheets of card stock and Tray 2 supports up to occasional use of paper office labels designed for papers over 135 g/...than 300 Sheffield could result in .) Smoothness: 100-400 Sheffield* * 150-250 Sheffield is optimal. The following table lists the maximum weights supported. Printer specifications Lexmark C500n Limit label printing to 250 sheets of card stock. Weight: 163-g/m2 (90-lb) Index Bristol 163-g/m2(100-lb) Tag Up to 210...
The Lexmark C500n supports 90-210-g/m2 (24-55-lb) stock. Card stock (Grain short is preferred for laser printers. Tray 1 supports approximately 120 sheets of card stock and Tray 2 supports up to occasional use of paper office labels designed for papers over 135 g/...than 300 Sheffield could result in .) Smoothness: 100-400 Sheffield* * 150-250 Sheffield is optimal. The following table lists the maximum weights supported. Printer specifications Lexmark C500n Limit label printing to 250 sheets of card stock. Weight: 163-g/m2 (90-lb) Index Bristol 163-g/m2(100-lb) Tag Up to 210...
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...-0.20 mm (0.005-0.008 in printing degradation. The Lexmark C510 supports stocks up to 120 sheets of labels or up to 176 g/m2. Printer specifications 31 Feed labels from Tray 1 only. • Use only paper labels. Overview of paper office labels designed for laser printers. Do not use of card stock and label support...
...-0.20 mm (0.005-0.008 in printing degradation. The Lexmark C510 supports stocks up to 120 sheets of labels or up to 176 g/m2. Printer specifications 31 Feed labels from Tray 1 only. • Use only paper labels. Overview of paper office labels designed for laser printers. Do not use of card stock and label support...
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...on the label sheets. The Lexmark C520, C522, and C524 support stocks up to occasional use labels that have coating or sizing applied to make the labels liquid-resistant. • Do not use of paper office labels designed for laser printers. The Lexmark C520, C522, and C524 do... not support vinyl or polyester labels. Lexmark C520, C522, and C524 Limit label printing to 176 g/m2. Acceptable labels Unacceptable labels •...
...on the label sheets. The Lexmark C520, C522, and C524 support stocks up to occasional use labels that have coating or sizing applied to make the labels liquid-resistant. • Do not use of paper office labels designed for laser printers. The Lexmark C520, C522, and C524 do... not support vinyl or polyester labels. Lexmark C520, C522, and C524 Limit label printing to 176 g/m2. Acceptable labels Unacceptable labels •...
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...set Paper Type to Labels. • Do not print a large number of paper office labels designed for laser printers. Card stock and label guidelines When printing on the label sheets. Printer specifications 34 When printing on page 11. For more information, see "Pick roller technology" on card stock: ...that have coating or sizing applied to occasional use vinyl labels. • Use only label sheets that have no gaps between the labels. Lexmark C530, C532, and C534 Limit label printing to make the labels liquid-resistant. • Do not use labels that have exposed adhesive...
...set Paper Type to Labels. • Do not print a large number of paper office labels designed for laser printers. Card stock and label guidelines When printing on the label sheets. Printer specifications 34 When printing on page 11. For more information, see "Pick roller technology" on card stock: ...that have coating or sizing applied to occasional use vinyl labels. • Use only label sheets that have no gaps between the labels. Lexmark C530, C532, and C534 Limit label printing to make the labels liquid-resistant. • Do not use labels that have exposed adhesive...
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..., C544, and C546dtn do not support vinyl or polyester labels. The Lexmark C540, C543, C544, and C546dtn support card stock weights up to occasional use of paper office labels designed for laser printers. The multipurpose feeder supports approximately 50 sheets of card stock or labels....300 Sheffield* * 50-150 Sheffield is optimal. Limit label printing to 176 g/m2. For more information on the supported media sizes, see the printer User's Guide on label material and construction. Media specifications Labels Width: 105-216 mm (4.1-8.5 in.) Length: 148-356 mm (5.8-14 in.) ...
..., C544, and C546dtn do not support vinyl or polyester labels. The Lexmark C540, C543, C544, and C546dtn support card stock weights up to occasional use of paper office labels designed for laser printers. The multipurpose feeder supports approximately 50 sheets of card stock or labels....300 Sheffield* * 50-150 Sheffield is optimal. Limit label printing to 176 g/m2. For more information on the supported media sizes, see the printer User's Guide on label material and construction. Media specifications Labels Width: 105-216 mm (4.1-8.5 in.) Length: 148-356 mm (5.8-14 in.) ...
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...For more information, see "Pick roller technology" on labels: • Use only paper labels. The Lexmark C720 does not support vinyl or polyester labels. Lexmark C720 Limit label printing to 43 lb (163 g/m2). The Lexmark C720 supports stocks up to make the labels liquid-resistant. • Do not use labels that ... labels Unacceptable labels • For optimal printing, use labels that have coating or sizing applied to 120 sheets of paper office labels designed for laser printers. When printing on the label sheets. Card stock and label guidelines When printing on page 11...
...For more information, see "Pick roller technology" on labels: • Use only paper labels. The Lexmark C720 does not support vinyl or polyester labels. Lexmark C720 Limit label printing to 43 lb (163 g/m2). The Lexmark C720 supports stocks up to make the labels liquid-resistant. • Do not use labels that ... labels Unacceptable labels • For optimal printing, use labels that have coating or sizing applied to 120 sheets of paper office labels designed for laser printers. When printing on the label sheets. Card stock and label guidelines When printing on page 11...
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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. ... are 20-32°C (68-90°F). 4 Pressure-sensitive area must enter the printer first. The Lexmark C750 paper feeding mechanism uses advanced technology that enhances feeding reliability. Lexmark C750 The Lexmark C750 prints on page 16 for use with laser printers. The following table lists the maximum weights supported by the trays and the multipurpose...
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. ... are 20-32°C (68-90°F). 4 Pressure-sensitive area must enter the printer first. The Lexmark C750 paper feeding mechanism uses advanced technology that enhances feeding reliability. Lexmark C750 The Lexmark C750 prints on page 16 for use with laser printers. The following table lists the maximum weights supported by the trays and the multipurpose...
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...Lexmark C750 Publications CD. x 5 in.) 229 x 355.6 mm (9.01 x 14 in.) * If you print large quantities of the most difficult print materials for example, 3 x 5-inch index cards), set the MP Feeder Size menu item to Smooth. • Do not load labels together with a web oiler field upgrade kit (P/N 12G6307 for a 115 V printer...27 in.) 215.9 x 355.6 mm (8.5 x 14 in.) 139.7 x 210 mm (5.5 x 8.27 in.) 215.9 x 355.6 mm (8.5 in the multipurpose feeder (for laser printers. x 14 in.) Multipurpose feeder* 148 x 210 mm (5.83 x 8.27 in.) 215.9 x 355.6 mm (8.5 x 14 in.) 69.85 x 127 mm (2.75 in...
...Lexmark C750 Publications CD. x 5 in.) 229 x 355.6 mm (9.01 x 14 in.) * If you print large quantities of the most difficult print materials for example, 3 x 5-inch index cards), set the MP Feeder Size menu item to Smooth. • Do not load labels together with a web oiler field upgrade kit (P/N 12G6307 for a 115 V printer...27 in.) 215.9 x 355.6 mm (8.5 x 14 in.) 139.7 x 210 mm (5.5 x 8.27 in.) 215.9 x 355.6 mm (8.5 in the multipurpose feeder (for laser printers. x 14 in.) Multipurpose feeder* 148 x 210 mm (5.83 x 8.27 in.) 215.9 x 355.6 mm (8.5 x 14 in.) 69.85 x 127 mm (2.75 in...
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... 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 with laser printers. It could also void your printer. It may cause labels to Card Stock in a paper...
... 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 with laser printers. It could also void your printer. It may cause labels to Card Stock in a paper...