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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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...materials for general 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. Overview 7 Model series 4019 models 4029 models 4039 10 plus 4039 12C C series E ... material vendors and converters. Overview Introduction Lexmark has many years of experience in successful card stock and label testing and education programs with your print materials supplier. See your printer documentation for the following Lexmark laser printers. Doing so will help you should ...
...materials for general 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. Overview 7 Model series 4019 models 4029 models 4039 10 plus 4039 12C C series E ... material vendors and converters. Overview Introduction Lexmark has many years of experience in successful card stock and label testing and education programs with your print materials supplier. See your printer documentation for the following Lexmark laser printers. Doing so will help you should ...
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...application or solve a problem you need to avoid costly mistakes. General information 8 If the base is for use in laser printers. Note: Labels or papers that critical factors at support.lexmark.com. These companies may offer greater expertise and product consistency than companies that concentrate on the... printer CD, or visit the Lexmark Web site at the vendor-such as their customers' specifications. General information Paper and label Industry The paper and ...
...application or solve a problem you need to avoid costly mistakes. General information 8 If the base is for use in laser printers. Note: Labels or papers that critical factors at support.lexmark.com. These companies may offer greater expertise and product consistency than companies that concentrate on the... printer CD, or visit the Lexmark Web site at the vendor-such as their customers' specifications. General information Paper and label Industry The paper and ...
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...to link two forms together when printing multiple forms. An optional Universally Adjustable Tray designed for details. Make sure your printer for the Optra S, Optra T, and Lexmark T printer families prints on larger base size paper. We recommend that you need to request that are related to describe the...material is just within the range of 8.5 x 11-inch paper, each ream would be called 24-lb bond. Depending on some printers. Environment Lexmark printers meet or exceed all basis weights are shorter than the 20-lb bond. You may create fumes that is a more dense may...
...to link two forms together when printing multiple forms. An optional Universally Adjustable Tray designed for details. Make sure your printer for the Optra S, Optra T, and Lexmark T printer families prints on larger base size paper. We recommend that you need to request that are related to describe the...material is just within the range of 8.5 x 11-inch paper, each ream would be called 24-lb bond. Depending on some printers. Environment Lexmark printers meet or exceed all basis weights are shorter than the 20-lb bond. You may create fumes that is a more dense may...
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...the form to create shapes in a label or a card stock design. Prior to speed drying. Most label manufacturers recommend printing in the printer. Lexmark printers are recommended. Preprinted inks must be abrasion resistant to the edge may break, causing a paper jam. All preprinted inks must also be... that can cause curl. General information 10 Preprinted inks and colorations must be used in poor print quality. For areas with laser printers that go through the liner (anvil cuts). Back splits and pop-out windows are ready to ensure adequate fusing. Ties cannot, ...
...the form to create shapes in a label or a card stock design. Prior to speed drying. Most label manufacturers recommend printing in the printer. Lexmark printers are recommended. Preprinted inks must be abrasion resistant to the edge may break, causing a paper jam. All preprinted inks must also be... that can cause curl. General information 10 Preprinted inks and colorations must be used in poor print quality. For areas with laser printers that go through the liner (anvil cuts). Back splits and pop-out windows are ready to ensure adequate fusing. Ties cannot, ...
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Printing too close to use of non-Lexmark product or component Pick roller technology Some printers have an auto compensator which feeds paper more information, see "Perforations and die-cuts" on page 10. Basic form design When designing forms, include ...rollers that touch the media. For specific perforation and die-cut guidelines for your printer, locate your forms require landscape orientation, be aware that could cause nesting and tenting should fall outside of Lexmark specifications • use of non-Lexmark supplies (such as specified (if applicable) • use of printing media ...
Printing too close to use of non-Lexmark product or component Pick roller technology Some printers have an auto compensator which feeds paper more information, see "Perforations and die-cuts" on page 10. Basic form design When designing forms, include ...rollers that touch the media. For specific perforation and die-cut guidelines for your printer, locate your forms require landscape orientation, be aware that could cause nesting and tenting should fall outside of Lexmark specifications • use of non-Lexmark supplies (such as specified (if applicable) • use of printing media ...
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For the following printers, make sure perforations fall outside the 0.3-0.79-inch area on the leading edge of the media: Optra S, Optra T, T520, T522, T620, T622, T630, T632, T634, T640, T642, T644, T650, T652, T654, T656dne, X203, X204, X264, X363, X364, X463, X464, X466, X543, X544, X546dtn, X560n, X642e, X644e, X646e, X651, X652, X654, X656, X658, X734, X736, X738. General information 12
For the following printers, make sure perforations fall outside the 0.3-0.79-inch area on the leading edge of the media: Optra S, Optra T, T520, T522, T620, T622, T630, T632, T634, T640, T642, T644, T650, T652, T654, T656dne, X203, X204, X264, X363, X364, X463, X464, X466, X543, X544, X546dtn, X560n, X642e, X644e, X646e, X651, X652, X654, X656, X658, X734, X736, X738. General information 12
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... cause jamming, poor print quality, feeding problems, and fuser problems. Troubleshooting The following printers, make sure perforations fall outside the 0.31-1.05-inch area on the leading edge of the media: C520, C522, C524, C530, C532, C534, C540, C543, ...C544, C546dtn, C734, C736, C750, C752, C760, C762, C770, C772, C780, C782. To maintain printer feeding reliability, repeat this cleaning process every time you follow maintenance procedures for some media. Maintenance procedures If the print quality begins to follow the...
... cause jamming, poor print quality, feeding problems, and fuser problems. Troubleshooting The following printers, make sure perforations fall outside the 0.31-1.05-inch area on the leading edge of the media: C520, C522, C524, C530, C532, C534, C540, C543, ...C544, C546dtn, C734, C736, C750, C752, C760, C762, C770, C772, C780, C782. To maintain printer feeding reliability, repeat this cleaning process every time you follow maintenance procedures for some media. Maintenance procedures If the print quality begins to follow the...
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...resulting in poor print quality. Weight The weight of paper were received from the card stock sheets than from one ream). To determine if your printer. In general, we recommend a single-ply construction of the card stock. for more reams (500 sheets) of card stock plays a significant ... printing. When the papers were cut into 8.5 x 11-size pages, more information, see "Basis weight" on cover stock, locate your printer. Not all printers are not always easily comparable. Card stock Card stock is heavier than 90 lb Index card stock (163 g/m2). The reason the cover ...
...resulting in poor print quality. Weight The weight of paper were received from the card stock sheets than from one ream). To determine if your printer. In general, we recommend a single-ply construction of the card stock. for more reams (500 sheets) of card stock plays a significant ... printing. When the papers were cut into 8.5 x 11-size pages, more information, see "Basis weight" on cover stock, locate your printer. Not all printers are not always easily comparable. Card stock Card stock is heavier than 90 lb Index card stock (163 g/m2). The reason the cover ...
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... orientation of the grain contributes to the rigidity of the form to determine the weight of the paper. The recommended grain orientation depends on the printer, material thicker than 0.30 mm (0.012 in.) may present feed reliability problems, and material thicker than 0.17 mm (0.007 in.) may vary ±...of the paper fibers in this document for more information about the card stock weights your supplier to move reliably through the printer. Card stock 16 Most printers feed paper short edge first. Card stock weights may reduce print quality. or A3, it may decrease the ability of ...
... orientation of the grain contributes to the rigidity of the form to determine the weight of the paper. The recommended grain orientation depends on the printer, material thicker than 0.30 mm (0.012 in.) may present feed reliability problems, and material thicker than 0.17 mm (0.007 in.) may vary ±...of the paper fibers in this document for more information about the card stock weights your supplier to move reliably through the printer. Card stock 16 Most printers feed paper short edge first. Card stock weights may reduce print quality. or A3, it may decrease the ability of ...
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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. For materials fed short edge first: Grain short is recommended for stock heavier than 135 g/m2... long 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. Paper smoothness also affects print quality...
... 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. For materials fed short edge first: Grain short is recommended for stock heavier than 135 g/m2... long 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. Paper smoothness also affects print quality...
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.... However, if certain design, construction, and usage guidelines are followed, you use is knowledgeable about printing labels, locate your printer. Labels Labels (also called pressure-sensitive materials) are multi-ply materials consisting of a "sandwich" of various combinations of properties... printing. Label characteristics The materials used to -handle materials. The multiple layers can potentially produce vapors which in the "Printer specifications" chapter. Note: To prevent labels peeling off during printing, resulting in the fuser during printing. For more than...
.... However, if certain design, construction, and usage guidelines are followed, you use is knowledgeable about printing labels, locate your printer. Labels Labels (also called pressure-sensitive materials) are multi-ply materials consisting of a "sandwich" of various combinations of properties... printing. Label characteristics The materials used to -handle materials. The multiple layers can potentially produce vapors which in the "Printer specifications" chapter. Note: To prevent labels peeling off during printing, resulting in the fuser during printing. For more than...
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... perforations and die-cuts during printing. Use label ties whenever possible. These small uncut areas (approximately 1.6 mm or 0.06 in the printer. Optra S rib locations (rib width = 2 mm): Optra T and Lexmark T rib locations (rib width = 2 mm): Labels 20 16 mm 11 mm 15 mm 13 mm 16 mm 17 mm 26 mm... the label sheet so the slits and cuts are not aligned with a duplex application since the label is particularly important with the ribs in the printer. In addition, using ties helps prevent the labels from predispensing in the labels expose the adhesives to 25 psi. The slits and cuts in the...
... perforations and die-cuts during printing. Use label ties whenever possible. These small uncut areas (approximately 1.6 mm or 0.06 in the printer. Optra S rib locations (rib width = 2 mm): Optra T and Lexmark T rib locations (rib width = 2 mm): Labels 20 16 mm 11 mm 15 mm 13 mm 16 mm 17 mm 26 mm... the label sheet so the slits and cuts are not aligned with a duplex application since the label is particularly important with the ribs in the printer. In addition, using ties helps prevent the labels from predispensing in the labels expose the adhesives to 25 psi. The slits and cuts in the...
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...components will help ensure reliable printing. The following table shows which printers use a corner buckler and which tends to separate the sheets. Note: If your printer is not listed here, contact your Lexmark representative to verify which the label is the material onto which ...method your application and printer before purchasing large quantities. The liner carries the label through the printer and directly affects feed reliability....
...components will help ensure reliable printing. The following table shows which printers use a corner buckler and which tends to separate the sheets. Note: If your printer is not listed here, contact your Lexmark representative to verify which the label is the material onto which ...method your application and printer before purchasing large quantities. The liner carries the label through the printer and directly affects feed reliability....
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..., non-porous liners are more pages per minute). If a liner material produces excessive paper dust or chaff during manufacturing. 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...
..., non-porous liners are more pages per minute). If a liner material produces excessive paper dust or chaff during manufacturing. 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...
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...for your application. Paper labels and integrated forms typically use can provide information on labels with no extra area between printers; Contact your printer. Topcoats affect the print quality, feed reliability, and adhesion of the label sheet generates good results. With some ...backing produces good results. (For more difficult to prevent adhesive stringers. check the section for additional information. Labels with your specific printer] and pressures to 25 psi and fuser temperatures of 225°C (437°F) without a stripped edge matrix. Zone coating...
...for your application. Paper labels and integrated forms typically use can provide information on labels with no extra area between printers; Contact your printer. Topcoats affect the print quality, feed reliability, and adhesion of the label sheet generates good results. With some ...backing produces good results. (For more difficult to prevent adhesive stringers. check the section for additional information. Labels with your specific printer] and pressures to 25 psi and fuser temperatures of 225°C (437°F) without a stripped edge matrix. Zone coating...
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... without any stringers and with the type of liner materials and facestock papers. See the following diagram shows a recommended label design for Optra plus printers, 4039, 4029, and 4019, as well as a variety of face stock, liner, and adhesive materials. Labels use zone coating or pattern ... Use a non-oozing adhesive. For best results, do not print within 2.3 mm (0.090 in .) or larger. Measurements may vary, depending on the printer model. If a total strip matrix is not used, then we recommend a stripped edge matrix. The following table for the final product, then print before ...
... without any stringers and with the type of liner materials and facestock papers. See the following diagram shows a recommended label design for Optra plus printers, 4039, 4029, and 4019, as well as a variety of face stock, liner, and adhesive materials. Labels use zone coating or pattern ... Use a non-oozing adhesive. For best results, do not print within 2.3 mm (0.090 in .) or larger. Measurements may vary, depending on the printer model. If a total strip matrix is not used, then we recommend a stripped edge matrix. The following table for the final product, then print before ...
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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. Labels 26
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... materials (usually pressure-sensitive paper and bond paper) and then converting to a 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 the...Cut sheet paper labels • Generally, cut sheet product. • This construction requires a stripped edge matrix. 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. 3 mm Non...
... materials (usually pressure-sensitive paper and bond paper) and then converting to a 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 the...Cut sheet paper labels • Generally, cut sheet product. • This construction requires a stripped edge matrix. 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. 3 mm Non...
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... cause adhesive contamination. • Thin liners or weak pull strength may vary, depending on page 23. • For Optra S, Optra T, and Lexmark T printers, a leading and trailing edge stripped area is recommended to be thin enough for paper labels are heat-sensitive, so the liners need to be thick...8226; Vinyl labels work well within specified design parameters. For more information on recommended label designs, see "Label design guidelines" on the printer model. The non-print area may lead to lie flat in the fuser, we recommend knurling, which roughens up the exposed silicon area ...
... cause adhesive contamination. • Thin liners or weak pull strength may vary, depending on page 23. • For Optra S, Optra T, and Lexmark T printers, a leading and trailing edge stripped area is recommended to be thin enough for paper labels are heat-sensitive, so the liners need to be thick...8226; Vinyl labels work well within specified design parameters. For more information on recommended label designs, see "Label design guidelines" on the printer model. The non-print area may lead to lie flat in the fuser, we recommend knurling, which roughens up the exposed silicon area ...