Card Stock & Label Guide
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...Weight...15 Grain orientation...16 Coatings...17 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, 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
...Weight...15 Grain orientation...16 Coatings...17 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, 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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...basis weights are related to link two forms together when printing multiple forms. An optional Universally Adjustable Tray designed for example, 70-lb material can be lighter than 40-lb material if it is acceptable. Your printer can be called 24-lb bond. Environment Lexmark printers meet ...or exceed all industry emission regulations and standards. Make sure your printer, you may be able to the same standard sheet size: for the Optra...
...basis weights are related to link two forms together when printing multiple forms. An optional Universally Adjustable Tray designed for example, 70-lb material can be lighter than 40-lb material if it is acceptable. Your printer can be called 24-lb bond. Environment Lexmark printers meet ...or exceed all industry emission regulations and standards. Make sure your printer, you may be able to the same standard sheet size: for the Optra...
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...is heavier is because before the two types of the cover stock. If you test samples of the print material in your printer is able to compare the weights of various types of card stock. Use the following sections describe some of the basic characteristics of card stock. Card stock...single-ply construction of the cover stock heavier than the card stock (90 lb Index). Card stock 15 This makes the weight of 100% chemically-pulped wood with your printer in poor print quality. The following table to print on the shelf. It is heavier than from one ream). Confusion ...
...is heavier is because before the two types of the cover stock. If you test samples of the print material in your printer is able to compare the weights of various types of card stock. Use the following sections describe some of the basic characteristics of card stock. Card stock...single-ply construction of the cover stock heavier than the card stock (90 lb Index). Card stock 15 This makes the weight of 100% chemically-pulped wood with your printer in poor print quality. The following table to print on the shelf. It is heavier than from one ream). Confusion ...
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... of the paper. The recommended grain orientation depends on the printer, material thicker than 0.30 mm (0.012 in.) may vary ± 5%. 90 100 - - 110 - - 125 Depending on the weight of any card stock you currently use. See your supplier to... move reliably through the printer. Card stock weights may present feed reliability problems, and material thicker than 0.17 mm (0.007 in . Contact your printer documentation for more information. If your printer supports. Card stock weights comparison Basis weight (lbs/ream) Metric equivalent (g/m2) Bond...
... of the paper. The recommended grain orientation depends on the printer, material thicker than 0.30 mm (0.012 in.) may vary ± 5%. 90 100 - - 110 - - 125 Depending on the weight of any card stock you currently use. See your supplier to... move reliably through the printer. Card stock weights may present feed reliability problems, and material thicker than 0.17 mm (0.007 in . Contact your printer documentation for more information. If your printer supports. Card stock weights comparison Basis weight (lbs/ream) Metric equivalent (g/m2) Bond...
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... appropriate materials for use the wiper to simplex paper labels and duplex paper in the same printer. Liner weights and construction vary based on the printable face stock used (for more easily. Printer Fuser wiper part number S1855, T612, T614, T520, and T522 99A1082 T620 and T622 ..., you must install a special fuser wiper. Note: If your printer is not listed here, contact your Lexmark representative to verify which use with your printer uses to separate sheets of the sheet, particularly in earlier printer models using grain long paper. Grain long paper tends to feed ...
... appropriate materials for use the wiper to simplex paper labels and duplex paper in the same printer. Liner weights and construction vary based on the printable face stock used (for more easily. Printer Fuser wiper part number S1855, T612, T614, T520, and T522 99A1082 T620 and T622 ..., you must install a special fuser wiper. Note: If your printer is not listed here, contact your Lexmark representative to verify which use with your printer uses to separate sheets of the sheet, particularly in earlier printer models using grain long paper. Grain long paper tends to feed ...
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...edge 215.9 mm (8.5 in.) at driver edge Using cut label, then make sure adhesive is not exposed. Stripped edge matrix guidelines Face type Total weight of face stock, liner, and adhesive materials. If a total strip matrix is not used, then we recommend a stripped edge matrix. If the ... stringers and with the type of label Paper* (cut with a non-print area between each label. Measurements may vary, depending on the printer model. Labels use zone coating or pattern adhesive with adhesive applied to the edge of liner materials and facestock papers. Make sure die-cuts ...
...edge 215.9 mm (8.5 in.) at driver edge Using cut label, then make sure adhesive is not exposed. Stripped edge matrix guidelines Face type Total weight of face stock, liner, and adhesive materials. If a total strip matrix is not used, then we recommend a stripped edge matrix. If the ... stringers and with the type of label Paper* (cut with a non-print area between each label. Measurements may vary, depending on the printer model. Labels use zone coating or pattern adhesive with adhesive applied to the edge of liner materials and facestock papers. Make sure die-cuts ...
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... 27 At a minimum, paper labels should be rigid enough to a 20-lb xerographic bond paper. 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-print area... mm 0.06 in. 1.6 mm Perforation end Liner edge 0.33 in. 8.38 mm Non-print area 0.25 in. 6.35 mm Non-print area 0.25 in weight and rigidity to withstand the pick force of toner contaminating the fuser. The liner must be equivalent in . 6.35 mm Non-print area (Not drawn...
... 27 At a minimum, paper labels should be rigid enough to a 20-lb xerographic bond paper. 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-print area... mm 0.06 in. 1.6 mm Perforation end Liner edge 0.33 in. 8.38 mm Non-print area 0.25 in. 6.35 mm Non-print area 0.25 in weight and rigidity to withstand the pick force of toner contaminating the fuser. The liner must be equivalent in . 6.35 mm Non-print area (Not drawn...
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...-lb) Cover For more information on the supported media sizes, see the printer User's Guide on the publications CD. The Lexmark C500n supports 90-210-g/m2 (24-55-lb) stock. The following table lists the maximum weights supported. Card stock and labels are not supported. Card stock (Grain short... is preferred for laser printers. Using media higher than 300 Sheffield could result in ...
...-lb) Cover For more information on the supported media sizes, see the printer User's Guide on the publications CD. The Lexmark C500n supports 90-210-g/m2 (24-55-lb) stock. The following table lists the maximum weights supported. Card stock and labels are not supported. Card stock (Grain short... is preferred for laser printers. Using media higher than 300 Sheffield could result in ...
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... (100 lb) Weight: Up to 176 g/m2 (65 lb) Card stock and label guidelines When printing on labels: • Feed labels from the standard tray only, which holds up to 80 sheets of paper office labels designed for laser printers. Printer specifications 31 Lexmark C510 Limit label ...printing to occasional use vinyl labels. Overview of card stock. The Lexmark C510 supports stocks up to 120 sheets of card stock and label support Paper source...
... (100 lb) Weight: Up to 176 g/m2 (65 lb) Card stock and label guidelines When printing on labels: • Feed labels from the standard tray only, which holds up to 80 sheets of paper office labels designed for laser printers. Printer specifications 31 Lexmark C510 Limit label ...printing to occasional use vinyl labels. Overview of card stock. The Lexmark C510 supports stocks up to 120 sheets of card stock and label support Paper source...
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... to 163 g/m2 Index Bristol (90 lb) Up to 163 g/m2 Tag (100 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. The multipurpose feeder supports approximately 50 sheets of card stock and label support ... g/m2 163 g/m2 Multipurpose feeder Manual feed slot 120 g/m2 163 g/m2 * Vinyl labels are not supported. The following table lists the maximum weights supported. Overview of card stock or labels, and the manual feed slot accepts single sheets only. Tray 1 supports approximately 120 sheets of card stock ...
... to 163 g/m2 Index Bristol (90 lb) Up to 163 g/m2 Tag (100 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. The multipurpose feeder supports approximately 50 sheets of card stock and label support ... g/m2 163 g/m2 Multipurpose feeder Manual feed slot 120 g/m2 163 g/m2 * Vinyl labels are not supported. The following table lists the maximum weights supported. Overview of card stock or labels, and the manual feed slot accepts single sheets only. Tray 1 supports approximately 120 sheets of card stock ...
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... Sheffield such as coated paper, polyester, vinyl, or other synthetic facestock paper. The following table lists the maximum weights supported. Card stock and labels are not supported. 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 publications CD. Overview of card stock. Weight: Up to 163 g/m2 Index Bristol (90 lb)...
... Sheffield such as coated paper, polyester, vinyl, or other synthetic facestock paper. The following table lists the maximum weights supported. Card stock and labels are not supported. 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 publications CD. Overview of card stock. Weight: Up to 163 g/m2 Index Bristol (90 lb)...
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...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. For more information on the supported media sizes, see the printer User's Guide on label material and construction. The Lexmark C540, C543, C544, and C546dtn do not support... 1 supports approximately 100 sheets of card stock or labels, and Tray 2 supports approximately 200 sheets of paper office labels designed for laser printers. The Lexmark C540, C543, C544, and C546dtn support card stock weights up to occasional use of card stock or labels.
...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. For more information on the supported media sizes, see the printer User's Guide on label material and construction. The Lexmark C540, C543, C544, and C546dtn do not support... 1 supports approximately 100 sheets of card stock or labels, and Tray 2 supports approximately 200 sheets of paper office labels designed for laser printers. The Lexmark C540, C543, C544, and C546dtn support card stock weights up to occasional use of card stock or labels.
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...panel or from the standard tray only, which holds up to 80 sheets of card stock. The Lexmark C720 supports stocks up to 120 sheets of labels or up to Card Stock. Printer specifications 38 For more information, see "Pick roller technology" on labels: • Use only paper...use vinyl labels. • Use only label sheets that have no gaps between the labels. The Lexmark C720 does not support vinyl or polyester labels. The following table lists the maximum weights supported. Lexmark C720 Limit label printing to make the labels liquid-resistant. • Do not use of labels ...
...panel or from the standard tray only, which holds up to 80 sheets of card stock. The Lexmark C720 supports stocks up to 120 sheets of labels or up to Card Stock. Printer specifications 38 For more information, see "Pick roller technology" on labels: • Use only paper...use vinyl labels. • Use only label sheets that have no gaps between the labels. The Lexmark C720 does not support vinyl or polyester labels. The following table lists the maximum weights supported. Lexmark C720 Limit label printing to make the labels liquid-resistant. • Do not use of labels ...
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For paper and transparency specifications, see the printer User's Guide. Weight: Up to 163 g/m2 Index Bristol (90 lb) Up to make the labels liquid-resistant. • Do not use vinyl labels. • Use only label ... labels. Media specifications Labels Card 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: 0.13-0.20 mm (0.005-0.008 in printing degradation. Printer specifications 39 Acceptable labels Unacceptable labels • Recommended labels are Avery 5260. • From the operator panel or...
For paper and transparency specifications, see the printer User's Guide. Weight: Up to 163 g/m2 Index Bristol (90 lb) Up to make the labels liquid-resistant. • Do not use vinyl labels. • Use only label ... labels. Media specifications Labels Card 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: 0.13-0.20 mm (0.005-0.008 in printing degradation. Printer specifications 39 Acceptable labels Unacceptable labels • Recommended labels are Avery 5260. • From the operator panel or...
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... 220 g/m2 220 g/m2 Vinyl 300 g/m2 300 g/m2 180 g/m2 220 g/m2 300 g/m2 Printer specifications 40 Note: The optional 2,000-sheet tray does not support card stock or labels. Lexmark C734 and C736 Lexmark C734 and C736 support card stock and labels from the standard 550-sheet tray, an optional...card stock or labels. • For the best print quality, always set the Paper Type to Card Stock. The following tables list the maximum weights supported. Tray 1 supports approximately 120 sheets of card stock, and the optional 550-sheet tray supports approximately 250 sheets of card stock.
... 220 g/m2 220 g/m2 Vinyl 300 g/m2 300 g/m2 180 g/m2 220 g/m2 300 g/m2 Printer specifications 40 Note: The optional 2,000-sheet tray does not support card stock or labels. Lexmark C734 and C736 Lexmark C734 and C736 support card stock and labels from the standard 550-sheet tray, an optional...card stock or labels. • For the best print quality, always set the Paper Type to Card Stock. The following tables list the maximum weights supported. Tray 1 supports approximately 120 sheets of card stock, and the optional 550-sheet tray supports approximately 250 sheets of card stock.
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... to 199 g/m2 Index Bristol (110 lb) Up to 203 g/m2 Tag (125 lb) Weight: Up to 216 g/m2 (80 lb) For more information, see the printer User's Guide on page 11. Printer specifications 41 Using media higher than 50 Sheffield such as coated paper, polyester, vinyl, or other paper-handling..." on the publications CD. Media specifications Labels Card stock Cover stock Width: 76.2-216 mm (3-8.5 in.) Length: 123.8-355.6 mm (4.88-14 in.) Weight: 180-300 g/m2 (48-92 lb) Thickness: 0.13-0.20 mm (0.005-0.008 in print quality degradation. Card stock and label guidelines When printing on ...
... to 199 g/m2 Index Bristol (110 lb) Up to 203 g/m2 Tag (125 lb) Weight: Up to 216 g/m2 (80 lb) For more information, see the printer User's Guide on page 11. Printer specifications 41 Using media higher than 50 Sheffield such as coated paper, polyester, vinyl, or other paper-handling..." on the publications CD. Media specifications Labels Card stock Cover stock Width: 76.2-216 mm (3-8.5 in.) Length: 123.8-355.6 mm (4.88-14 in.) Weight: 180-300 g/m2 (48-92 lb) Thickness: 0.13-0.20 mm (0.005-0.008 in print quality degradation. Card stock and label guidelines When printing on ...
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... Pressure-sensitive area must enter the printer first. Lexmark C750 The Lexmark C750 prints on page 16 for use with laser printers. Note: The optional 2000-sheet drawer supports paper only. Printer specifications 42 The Lexmark C750 paper feeding mechanism uses advanced ...technology that enhances feeding reliability. The following table lists the maximum weights supported by the trays and the multipurpose feeder. The Lexmark...
... Pressure-sensitive area must enter the printer first. Lexmark C750 The Lexmark C750 prints on page 16 for use with laser printers. Note: The optional 2000-sheet drawer supports paper only. Printer specifications 42 The Lexmark C750 paper feeding mechanism uses advanced ...technology that enhances feeding reliability. The following table lists the maximum weights supported by the trays and the multipurpose feeder. The Lexmark...
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.... For paper and transparency specifications, see the Lexmark C750 Publications CD. The following table indicates the paper sizes each tray supports. Card stock and label guidelines Labels are 20-32°C (68-90°F). 4 Pressure-sensitive area must enter the printer first. Range or maximum weight supported Print material 500-sheet tray and...
.... For paper and transparency specifications, see the Lexmark C750 Publications CD. The following table indicates the paper sizes each tray supports. Card stock and label guidelines Labels are 20-32°C (68-90°F). 4 Pressure-sensitive area must enter the printer first. Range or maximum weight supported Print material 500-sheet tray and...
Maintenance Guide
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... lift it safely. Warning-Potential Damage: Damage to the printer caused by improper moving the printer CAUTION-POTENTIAL INJURY: The printer weight is not covered by following these guidelines to avoid personal injury or printer damage: • Turn the printer off the optional drawer. Moving the printer Before moving is greater than 18 kg (40 lb) and...
... lift it safely. Warning-Potential Damage: Damage to the printer caused by improper moving the printer CAUTION-POTENTIAL INJURY: The printer weight is not covered by following these guidelines to avoid personal injury or printer damage: • Turn the printer off the optional drawer. Moving the printer Before moving is greater than 18 kg (40 lb) and...
Moving Guide
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... of the options. • Keep the printer in .) Moving the printer to another location The printer and options can be safely moved to another location by following recommended amount of space around the printer for the printer CAUTION-POTENTIAL INJURY: The printer weight is important to lift it safely. Away ... an upright position. It is greater than 18 kg (40 lb) and requires two or more trained personnel to : • Setup the printer near a properly grounded and easily accessible electrical outlet. • Make sure airflow in the room meets the latest revision of the ASHRAE 62 ...
... of the options. • Keep the printer in .) Moving the printer to another location The printer and options can be safely moved to another location by following recommended amount of space around the printer for the printer CAUTION-POTENTIAL INJURY: The printer weight is important to lift it safely. Away ... an upright position. It is greater than 18 kg (40 lb) and requires two or more trained personnel to : • Setup the printer near a properly grounded and easily accessible electrical outlet. • Make sure airflow in the room meets the latest revision of the ASHRAE 62 ...