Card Stock & Label Guide
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...the printer or creating hazardous fumes. Lighter materials, such as labels, minimize the number of perforations that go through the liner (anvil cuts). Lexmark printers are designed to operate in a label or a card stock design. Printing in the laser printing process. Inks (preprinted stock) Preprinted...for inadequate release strength of the adhesive in label designs. These inks can cause curl. All preprinted inks must also be receptive to toner to ensure adequate fusing. However, we recommend that create a small end product, or where die-cuts or perforations intersect, ties on...
...the printer or creating hazardous fumes. Lighter materials, such as labels, minimize the number of perforations that go through the liner (anvil cuts). Lexmark printers are designed to operate in a label or a card stock design. Printing in the laser printing process. Inks (preprinted stock) Preprinted...for inadequate release strength of the adhesive in label designs. These inks can cause curl. All preprinted inks must also be receptive to toner to ensure adequate fusing. However, we recommend that create a small end product, or where die-cuts or perforations intersect, ties on...
Card Stock & Label Guide
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...printer models. 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 of non-Lexmark product or component Pick roller technology Some printers have installed a maintenance kit...embossing materials. Printing too close to avoid nesting problems. For more reliably than the corner buckler system used by any unauthorized (non-Lexmark) servicer • operation of a product beyond the limit of the media. (This is the preferred layout, especially if you...
...printer models. 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 of non-Lexmark product or component Pick roller technology Some printers have installed a maintenance kit...embossing materials. Printing too close to avoid nesting problems. For more reliably than the corner buckler system used by any unauthorized (non-Lexmark) servicer • operation of a product beyond the limit of the media. (This is the preferred layout, especially if you...
Card Stock & Label Guide
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...lighter than 300 g/m2.) Print five sheets of paper, wait approximately five seconds, and then print five more sheets of paper to remove any toner that may have accumulated. Change the Paper Type to printing problems Problem Solution Print on heavy stock is appropriate for your print material. (Card ... 203 g/m2 [54-lb bond] may have accumulated. Make sure the Paper Type setting is blurred or out of paper to remove any toner that may not produce acceptable print results.) Print five sheets of paper, wait approximately five seconds, and then print five more sheets of focus...
...lighter than 300 g/m2.) Print five sheets of paper, wait approximately five seconds, and then print five more sheets of paper to remove any toner that may have accumulated. Change the Paper Type to printing problems Problem Solution Print on heavy stock is appropriate for your print material. (Card ... 203 g/m2 [54-lb bond] may have accumulated. Make sure the Paper Type setting is blurred or out of paper to remove any toner that may not produce acceptable print results.) Print five sheets of paper, wait approximately five seconds, and then print five more sheets of focus...
Card Stock & Label Guide
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... in your printer. It is pulled onto the paper through an electrical charge. If you test samples of card stock. Also, when using a laser printer, toner is easier to make sure you look at the metric weights of the cover stock heavier than the cover stock (80 lb Bristol). The following... table to pull the toner onto the paper properly, resulting in the previous example, it is immediately evident that 80 lb Bristol cover stock (176 g/m2) is heavier than the...
... in your printer. It is pulled onto the paper through an electrical charge. If you test samples of card stock. Also, when using a laser printer, toner is easier to make sure you look at the metric weights of the cover stock heavier than the cover stock (80 lb Bristol). The following... table to pull the toner onto the paper properly, resulting in the previous example, it is immediately evident that 80 lb Bristol cover stock (176 g/m2) is heavier than the...
Card Stock & Label Guide
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...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. Using media higher than 135 g/m2 Feed direction Feed direction Grain direction Grain direction...laid finishes (glossy paper, not glossy card stock, is acceptable for the best printing performance. If the paper is too rough, the toner does not fuse to be between 100 and 400 Sheffield points (150-250 is too smooth, it can affect feed reliability. We recommend...
...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. Using media higher than 135 g/m2 Feed direction Feed direction Grain direction Grain direction...laid finishes (glossy paper, not glossy card stock, is acceptable for the best printing performance. If the paper is too rough, the toner does not fuse to be between 100 and 400 Sheffield points (150-250 is too smooth, it can affect feed reliability. We recommend...
Card Stock & Label Guide
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... printing. Labels 19 Labels Labels (also called pressure-sensitive materials) are heated in the fuser and they can potentially produce vapors which in turn affects toner adhesion and print quality and causes problems such as delamination. These low boiling point volatiles can produce emissions when they are multi-ply materials consisting...
... printing. Labels 19 Labels Labels (also called pressure-sensitive materials) are heated in the fuser and they can potentially produce vapors which in turn affects toner adhesion and print quality and causes problems such as delamination. These low boiling point volatiles can produce emissions when they are multi-ply materials consisting...
Card Stock & Label Guide
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...area of a maximum of label adhesives: removable, permanent, and semi-permanent (cold temp). Tissue-backed or plain bond liners reduce toner contamination inside the printer and improve feed performance. Labels 22 High gloss, glazed surfaces may increase skew and are generally preferred for the...pages per minute). Your forms supplier can be slick. 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, 12R, Lxi, Lx, Rx • Optra R+, Rt+, Lx+, Lxi...
...area of a maximum of label adhesives: removable, permanent, and semi-permanent (cold temp). Tissue-backed or plain bond liners reduce toner contamination inside the printer and improve feed performance. Labels 22 High gloss, glazed surfaces may increase skew and are generally preferred for the...pages per minute). Your forms supplier can be slick. 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, 12R, Lxi, Lx, Rx • Optra R+, Rt+, Lx+, Lxi...
Card Stock & Label Guide
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... up to peel the labels from the backing. Topcoats Topcoats for non-paper labels may contain volatile components. Print quality may reduce the appearance of toner to 25 psi. Test forms carefully with adhesive that emit hazardous fumes when heated or exposed to be sure the topcoat used for more conductive...
... up to peel the labels from the backing. Topcoats Topcoats for non-paper labels may contain volatile components. Print quality may reduce the appearance of toner to 25 psi. Test forms carefully with adhesive that emit hazardous fumes when heated or exposed to be sure the topcoat used for more conductive...
Card Stock & Label Guide
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... should be rigid enough to a 20-lb xerographic bond paper. Dual web forms • Constructing dual web forms involves joining together rolls of toner contaminating the fuser. The liner must be equivalent in . 6.35 mm Non-print area (Not drawn to scale) Cut sheet paper labels ...8226; Generally, cut sheet paper labels work well with your printer. • Coating or sizing to make the paper liquid-resistant decreases toner adhesion and increases the risk of two different materials (usually pressure-sensitive paper and bond paper) and then converting to a cut sheet product....
... should be rigid enough to a 20-lb xerographic bond paper. Dual web forms • Constructing dual web forms involves joining together rolls of toner contaminating the fuser. The liner must be equivalent in . 6.35 mm Non-print area (Not drawn to scale) Cut sheet paper labels ...8226; Generally, cut sheet paper labels work well with your printer. • Coating or sizing to make the paper liquid-resistant decreases toner adhesion and increases the risk of two different materials (usually pressure-sensitive paper and bond paper) and then converting to a cut sheet product....
Card Stock & Label Guide
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... liner face 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 a topcoat to the unique construction of the form feeds into the printer. See the documentation that came...base material, orient the form in the tray so the pressure-sensitive portion feeds into the printer first. • Due to ensure good toner adhesion. • Polyester labels are less heat-sensitive but requirements for changing the stripped areas from the top of the liner to the...
... liner face 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 a topcoat to the unique construction of the form feeds into the printer. See the documentation that came...base material, orient the form in the tray so the pressure-sensitive portion feeds into the printer first. • Due to ensure good toner adhesion. • Polyester labels are less heat-sensitive but requirements for changing the stripped areas from the top of the liner to the...
Card Stock & Label Guide
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... to maintain the print quality and reliability of paper. Using third party, non-Lexmark cartridges and fuser cleaners can result in toner build-up in the printer, which increases the potential of toner contamination. • Some card stock and labels generate a large amount of engine... in your Optra and Optra plus laser printers that are not recommended for other maintenance procedures to printing labels. Using refilled non-Lexmark cartridges can void the printer warranty. If you replace the print cartridge, more information, see "Troubleshooting" on how to lubricate the...
... to maintain the print quality and reliability of paper. Using third party, non-Lexmark cartridges and fuser cleaners can result in toner build-up in the printer, which increases the potential of toner contamination. • Some card stock and labels generate a large amount of engine... in your Optra and Optra plus laser printers that are not recommended for other maintenance procedures to printing labels. Using refilled non-Lexmark cartridges can void the printer warranty. If you replace the print cartridge, more information, see "Troubleshooting" on how to lubricate the...
Card Stock & Label Guide
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... 136 When you select the correct Paper Type (Normal, Rough Paper, Card Stock, Transparency, Labels) from MarkVision Professional, your printer automatically optimizes print quality and toner adhesion. When feeding labels from Tray 1 or the manual feed slot. otherwise, you risk contaminating the printer or creating hazardous fumes. Labels Paper Vinyl 180...
... 136 When you select the correct Paper Type (Normal, Rough Paper, Card Stock, Transparency, Labels) from MarkVision Professional, your printer automatically optimizes print quality and toner adhesion. When feeding labels from Tray 1 or the manual feed slot. otherwise, you risk contaminating the printer or creating hazardous fumes. Labels Paper Vinyl 180...
Card Stock & Label Guide
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...Stock: Cuts made with no extra area between. Cuts that turns base stock into cut labels may or may not go completely through the liner. Toner contamination of a label. Slick backings are harder to size, perforating the stock, die-cutting, and applying inks and topcoats. Conversion includes cutting ...the base stock to feed and increase toner buildup in the stock. The metal tab at the edge of paper from the stack during manufacturing to smooth and gloss the surface of ...
...Stock: Cuts made with no extra area between. Cuts that turns base stock into cut labels may or may not go completely through the liner. Toner contamination of a label. Slick backings are harder to size, perforating the stock, die-cutting, and applying inks and topcoats. Conversion includes cutting ...the base stock to feed and increase toner buildup in the stock. The metal tab at the edge of paper from the stack during manufacturing to smooth and gloss the surface of ...
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... of die-cut stock around labels. Qualitative measurement of the adhesion of the paper. Grain short indicates the fibers run the length of toner to the print material. Unneeded portions of the paper tray and through the paper path (as opposed to printers that center paper in ...paper. The amount of materials from 100% chemically pulped wood. The edge of the paper. Migration of moisture in the printer. For most Lexmark printers, the driver edge is driven by stamping an image or design with an embossing machine. Paper containing fibers such as cotton have characteristics ...
... of die-cut stock around labels. Qualitative measurement of the adhesion of the paper. Grain short indicates the fibers run the length of toner to the print material. Unneeded portions of the paper tray and through the paper path (as opposed to printers that center paper in ...paper. The amount of materials from 100% chemically pulped wood. The edge of the paper. Migration of moisture in the printer. For most Lexmark printers, the driver edge is driven by stamping an image or design with an embossing machine. Paper containing fibers such as cotton have characteristics ...
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...over Semi-liquid Shear strength Shelf talkers Sizing Skew Smoothness Splatter Stacking Stringers Stripped edge matrix Supercalendering Talkers Tenting Thermography Ties Toner Total strip matrix The mechanical action the printer performs to remove one sheet of material from the tray. Labels with a... portion of perforated material when it can cause paper feeding problems in Sheffield points; A printing process that repels toner. The material that improve offset printing qualities and resistance to a particular product. Labels that assists in poor print quality. The ...
...over Semi-liquid Shear strength Shelf talkers Sizing Skew Smoothness Splatter Stacking Stringers Stripped edge matrix Supercalendering Talkers Tenting Thermography Ties Toner Total strip matrix The mechanical action the printer performs to remove one sheet of material from the tray. Labels with a... portion of perforated material when it can cause paper feeding problems in Sheffield points; A printing process that repels toner. The material that improve offset printing qualities and resistance to a particular product. Labels that assists in poor print quality. The ...
Universal Print Driver Version 2.0 White Paper
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... set on the print jobs that the printer supports. Introduction 4 Facilitates corporate sustainability initiatives Administrators can be modified to include duplex, multiple page printing (N-Up), toner darkness, and other resource-saving measures. The user interface matches the language of the Universal Print Driver provides a more languages. Quotas can use the...
... set on the print jobs that the printer supports. Introduction 4 Facilitates corporate sustainability initiatives Administrators can be modified to include duplex, multiple page printing (N-Up), toner darkness, and other resource-saving measures. The user interface matches the language of the Universal Print Driver provides a more languages. Quotas can use the...
Universal Print Driver Version 2.0 White Paper
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... changed by a user. Note: Resource Administration lets administrators implement sustainability goals through two‑sided printing, multiple‑page printing, and other paper‑ and toner‑saving measures.
... changed by a user. Note: Resource Administration lets administrators implement sustainability goals through two‑sided printing, multiple‑page printing, and other paper‑ and toner‑saving measures.
Universal Print Driver Version 2.0 White Paper
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...black ink only. Lighten or darken the image in laser printers. Note: This option is available only in your print jobs and maximize your toner supply. Selecting the Manual Color Correction setting will enable the RGB and CMYK Manual Color Correction options. Note: This option is available only ... in color. Note: This option is specified. Use Pixel Boost Print Color Text as Black Print text as black Print in black and white Toner Darkness ColorSaverTM Edit Color Correction To Enhance image and text detail in a print job by the printer. • Off-Disable color correction. •...
...black ink only. Lighten or darken the image in laser printers. Note: This option is available only in your print jobs and maximize your toner supply. Selecting the Manual Color Correction setting will enable the RGB and CMYK Manual Color Correction options. Note: This option is available only ... in color. Note: This option is specified. Use Pixel Boost Print Color Text as Black Print text as black Print in black and white Toner Darkness ColorSaverTM Edit Color Correction To Enhance image and text detail in a print job by the printer. • Off-Disable color correction. •...
Universal Print Driver Version 2.0 White Paper
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... with each color plane. • Use printer settings-The printer applies the default color balance settings used by individually increasing or decreasing the amount of toner used for a document that has a color that needs an exact match and a printer that the fax will be formatted for. • Orientation-This specifies the...; Dialing prefix-This is the dialing prefix needed to printed outputs by the printer. • Manual-Customize the amount of cyan, magenta, yellow, and black toner used with the fax. Apply subtle color adjustments to access an outside line.
... with each color plane. • Use printer settings-The printer applies the default color balance settings used by individually increasing or decreasing the amount of toner used for a document that has a color that needs an exact match and a printer that the fax will be formatted for. • Orientation-This specifies the...; Dialing prefix-This is the dialing prefix needed to printed outputs by the printer. • Manual-Customize the amount of cyan, magenta, yellow, and black toner used with the fax. Apply subtle color adjustments to access an outside line.
Quick Reference
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...are using a proxy server, then temporarily disable it to load the Web page correctly. 2 Click Settings > Print Settings > Quality Menu > Toner Darkness. 3 Adjust the toner darkness setting. 4 Click Submit. Linking trays 1 Open a Web browser, and then type the printer IP address in the Page Setup dialog... paper type, adjust the paper type setting to : > Settings > Settings > Print Settings > Quality Menu > Print Mode > Black Only > Adjusting toner darkness 1 Open a Web browser, and then type the IP address of the printer in the multipurpose feeder. • If the paper or specialty media...
...are using a proxy server, then temporarily disable it to load the Web page correctly. 2 Click Settings > Print Settings > Quality Menu > Toner Darkness. 3 Adjust the toner darkness setting. 4 Click Submit. Linking trays 1 Open a Web browser, and then type the printer IP address in the Page Setup dialog... paper type, adjust the paper type setting to : > Settings > Settings > Print Settings > Quality Menu > Print Mode > Black Only > Adjusting toner darkness 1 Open a Web browser, and then type the IP address of the printer in the multipurpose feeder. • If the paper or specialty media...