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... 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
... 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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...stock before you are ready to load it moves through the printer, the perforations should stop 1.6 mm (0.06 in.) from each edge of the form to avoid separating the form in the printer path, resulting in a temperature range of 15.5-32°C (60 to 90°F) with relative humidity of...assembly. Thermography inks are recommended. Perforations and die-cuts If your converter, or the manufacturer or vendor of the form. Ties may break, causing a paper jam. Lexmark printers are also not recommended. Printing in an environment outside these can also affect the strength of the ink you ...
...stock before you are ready to load it moves through the printer, the perforations should stop 1.6 mm (0.06 in.) from each edge of the form to avoid separating the form in the printer path, resulting in a temperature range of 15.5-32°C (60 to 90°F) with relative humidity of...assembly. Thermography inks are recommended. Perforations and die-cuts If your converter, or the manufacturer or vendor of the form. Ties may break, causing a paper jam. Lexmark printers are also not recommended. Printing in an environment outside these can also affect the strength of the ink you ...
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...width of the paper, or grain long, running the length of the form to determine the weight of the stock and whether the printer feeds the stock short edge first or long edge first. See the individual printer specifications in .) 75 20 50 - - 90 24 60 - ...- 105 28 70 - - 108 29 - 40 - - 50 - - - - - - 118 31 80 - - 120 32 - - - 131 35 90 - - - - 67 74 - - 135 36 - 50 - 148 39 100 - - - - - -...
...width of the paper, or grain long, running the length of the form to determine the weight of the stock and whether the printer feeds the stock short edge first or long edge first. See the individual printer specifications in .) 75 20 50 - - 90 24 60 - ...- 105 28 70 - - 108 29 - 40 - - 50 - - - - - - 118 31 80 - - 120 32 - - - 131 35 90 - - - - 67 74 - - 135 36 - 50 - 148 39 100 - - - - - -...
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...from the multipurpose feeder and the manual feed slot. The Lexmark C520, C522, and C524 do not support vinyl or polyester labels. The Lexmark C520, C522, and C524 support stocks up to Card Stock...labels liquid-resistant. • Do not use labels that have no gaps between the labels. Lexmark C520, C522, and C524 Limit label printing to occasional use of labels continuously. • Do... applied to Labels. • Do not print a large number of paper office labels designed for laser printers. Labels are Avery 5260. • From the operator panel or from Tray 1, Tray 2, the manual...
...from the multipurpose feeder and the manual feed slot. The Lexmark C520, C522, and C524 do not support vinyl or polyester labels. The Lexmark C520, C522, and C524 support stocks up to Card Stock...labels liquid-resistant. • Do not use labels that have no gaps between the labels. Lexmark C520, C522, and C524 Limit label printing to occasional use of labels continuously. • Do... applied to Labels. • Do not print a large number of paper office labels designed for laser printers. Labels are Avery 5260. • From the operator panel or from Tray 1, Tray 2, the manual...
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...m2 Media specifications Labels Card stock Cover 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 print quality degradation. Overview of less than 200 Sheffield could result in .) Smoothness: 50-300 ...) 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. Tray 1 supports approximately 120 sheets of card stock and Tray 2 supports approximately 250 sheets of card stock...
...m2 Media specifications Labels Card stock Cover 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 print quality degradation. Overview of less than 200 Sheffield could result in .) Smoothness: 50-300 ...) 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. Tray 1 supports approximately 120 sheets of card stock and Tray 2 supports approximately 250 sheets of card stock...
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... 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 For paper and transparency specifications, see the printer User's Guide. Acceptable labels Unacceptable labels • Recommended labels are Avery 5260. • From the...
... 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 For paper and transparency specifications, see the printer User's Guide. Acceptable labels Unacceptable labels • Recommended labels are Avery 5260. • From the...
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...feeder. Note: The optional 2000-sheet drawer supports paper only. The Lexmark C750 trays, which hold approximately 500 sheets of 75 g/m2 paper, reliably feed all supported media. The Lexmark C750 paper feeding mechanism uses advanced technology that enhances feeding reliability. ... labels designed for specific recommendations. 3 Vinyl labels are supported only when printing environment and media are 20-32°C (68-90°F). 4 Pressure-sensitive area must enter the printer first. Printer specifications 42 Lexmark C750 The Lexmark C750 prints on page 16 for use with laser...
...feeder. Note: The optional 2000-sheet drawer supports paper only. The Lexmark C750 trays, which hold approximately 500 sheets of 75 g/m2 paper, reliably feed all supported media. The Lexmark C750 paper feeding mechanism uses advanced technology that enhances feeding reliability. ... labels designed for specific recommendations. 3 Vinyl labels are supported only when printing environment and media are 20-32°C (68-90°F). 4 Pressure-sensitive area must enter the printer first. Printer specifications 42 Lexmark C750 The Lexmark C750 prints on page 16 for use with laser...
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... the Paper Texture menu) to Universal. Card stock and label guidelines Labels are 20-32°C (68-90°F). 4 Pressure-sensitive area must enter the printer first. Media specifications Labels Thickness: 0.102-0.305 mm (0.004-0.012 in . A ...supports. Range or maximum weight supported Print material 500-sheet tray and optional 500-sheet drawer Multipurpose feeder Integrated forms Pressure-sensitive area4 140-175 g/m2 140-175 g/m2 Paper base (grain long) 75-135 g/m2 (... printing degradation. For paper and transparency specifications, see the Lexmark C750 Publications CD.
... the Paper Texture menu) to Universal. Card stock and label guidelines Labels are 20-32°C (68-90°F). 4 Pressure-sensitive area must enter the printer first. Media specifications Labels Thickness: 0.102-0.305 mm (0.004-0.012 in . A ...supports. Range or maximum weight supported Print material 500-sheet tray and optional 500-sheet drawer Multipurpose feeder Integrated forms Pressure-sensitive area4 140-175 g/m2 140-175 g/m2 Paper base (grain long) 75-135 g/m2 (... printing degradation. For paper and transparency specifications, see the Lexmark C750 Publications CD.
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...set the MP Feeder Size menu item to Universal. For paper and transparency specifications, see the Lexmark C752 Publications CD. Printer specifications 45 Print material specifications Range or maximum weight supported Print material 500-sheet tray and optional...260 g/m2 (78 lb liner) Polyester 220 g/m2 (59 lb bond) 220 g/m2 (59 lb bond) Integrated forms Pressure-sensitive area4 140-175 g/m2 140-175 g/m2 Paper base (grain long) 75-135 g/m2 (20-36 ...labels are supported only when printing environment and media are 20-32°C (68-90°F). 4 Pressure-sensitive area must enter the...
...set the MP Feeder Size menu item to Universal. For paper and transparency specifications, see the Lexmark C752 Publications CD. Printer specifications 45 Print material specifications Range or maximum weight supported Print material 500-sheet tray and optional...260 g/m2 (78 lb liner) Polyester 220 g/m2 (59 lb bond) 220 g/m2 (59 lb bond) Integrated forms Pressure-sensitive area4 140-175 g/m2 140-175 g/m2 Paper base (grain long) 75-135 g/m2 (20-36 ...labels are supported only when printing environment and media are 20-32°C (68-90°F). 4 Pressure-sensitive area must enter the...
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... Vinyl3 300 g/m2 (92 lb liner) 260 g/m2 (78 lb liner) Polyester 220 g/m2 (59 lb bond) 220 g/m2 (59 lb bond) Integrated forms Pressure-sensitive area4 140-175 g/m2 140-175 g/m2 Paper base (grain long) 75-135 g/m2 (20-36 lb bond) 75-135 g/m2 (20-36...for specific recommendations. 3 Vinyl labels are supported only when printing environment and media are 20-32°C (68-90°F). 4 Pressure-sensitive area must enter the printer first. This printer may support labels with laser printers. Lexmark C760 and C762 print on page 16 for use with smoothness of less than 50 Sheffield ...
... Vinyl3 300 g/m2 (92 lb liner) 260 g/m2 (78 lb liner) Polyester 220 g/m2 (59 lb bond) 220 g/m2 (59 lb bond) Integrated forms Pressure-sensitive area4 140-175 g/m2 140-175 g/m2 Paper base (grain long) 75-135 g/m2 (20-36 lb bond) 75-135 g/m2 (20-36...for specific recommendations. 3 Vinyl labels are supported only when printing environment and media are 20-32°C (68-90°F). 4 Pressure-sensitive area must enter the printer first. This printer may support labels with laser printers. Lexmark C760 and C762 print on page 16 for use with smoothness of less than 50 Sheffield ...
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For paper and transparency specifications, see the printer publications CD. The following tables list the maximum ...multipurpose feeder. Media specifications Labels Thickness: Smoothness: 0.102-0.305 mm (0.004-0.012 in.) 50-300 Sheffield* Printer specifications 49 Overview of card stock support Paper source 500-sheet drawers Multipurpose feeder Index Bristol grain long grain...g/m2 260 g/m2 1 Vinyl labels are supported only when the printing environment and media are 20-32.2°C (68-90°F). 2 The skew performance of the image is critical. Note: The optional 2000-sheet...
For paper and transparency specifications, see the printer publications CD. The following tables list the maximum ...multipurpose feeder. Media specifications Labels Thickness: Smoothness: 0.102-0.305 mm (0.004-0.012 in.) 50-300 Sheffield* Printer specifications 49 Overview of card stock support Paper source 500-sheet drawers Multipurpose feeder Index Bristol grain long grain...g/m2 260 g/m2 1 Vinyl labels are supported only when the printing environment and media are 20-32.2°C (68-90°F). 2 The skew performance of the image is critical. Note: The optional 2000-sheet...
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...• Use full label sheets. Print on labels: • From the printer control panel, set Labels Texture (under the Paper Texture menu) to improve registration. Card stock and label guidelines Labels are 20-32.2°C (68-90°F). 2 The skew performance of heavy vinyl labels ...may cause labels to optimize feed reliability. Printer specifications 51 Media specifications Labels Thickness: 0.102-0.305 mm (0.004-0.012 in ...
...• Use full label sheets. Print on labels: • From the printer control panel, set Labels Texture (under the Paper Texture menu) to improve registration. Card stock and label guidelines Labels are 20-32.2°C (68-90°F). 2 The skew performance of heavy vinyl labels ...may cause labels to optimize feed reliability. Printer specifications 51 Media specifications Labels Thickness: 0.102-0.305 mm (0.004-0.012 in ...
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...tray Index Bristol - Multipurpose feeder 163 g/m2 163 g/m2 - Overview of paper office labels designed for laser printers. Card stock Tag - It may cause paper jams. For more information, see the Lexmark C910 Publications CD. Labels Paper 180 g/m2 180 g/m2 Vinyl - - Media specifications Labels Width: 210-... Length: 279-297 mm (11-11.7 in.) Weight: 120-180 g/m2 (32- 43 lb) Thickness: 0.13-0.20 mm (0.005-0.008 in printing degradation. We do not recommend using vinyl or polyester labels. The Lexmark C910 supports stocks up to 163 g/m2 (90 lb). When printing on page 13...
...tray Index Bristol - Multipurpose feeder 163 g/m2 163 g/m2 - Overview of paper office labels designed for laser printers. Card stock Tag - It may cause paper jams. For more information, see the Lexmark C910 Publications CD. Labels Paper 180 g/m2 180 g/m2 Vinyl - - Media specifications Labels Width: 210-... Length: 279-297 mm (11-11.7 in.) Weight: 120-180 g/m2 (32- 43 lb) Thickness: 0.13-0.20 mm (0.005-0.008 in printing degradation. We do not recommend using vinyl or polyester labels. The Lexmark C910 supports stocks up to 163 g/m2 (90 lb). When printing on page 13...
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For paper and transparency specifications, see the printer User's Guide on many labels designed for use with laser printers. Printer specifications 115 Note: The optional 2000-sheet drawer supports plain and glossy paper. Lexmark X782 The Lexmark X782 can print on the publications CD. Overview of card stock support... 199 g/m2 199 g/m2 220 g/m2 260 g/m2 1 Vinyl labels are supported only when the printing environment and media are 20-32.2°C (68-90°F). 2 The skew performance of the image is critical. The following tables list the maximum weights supported by feeding...
For paper and transparency specifications, see the printer User's Guide on many labels designed for use with laser printers. Printer specifications 115 Note: The optional 2000-sheet drawer supports plain and glossy paper. Lexmark X782 The Lexmark X782 can print on the publications CD. Overview of card stock support... 199 g/m2 199 g/m2 220 g/m2 260 g/m2 1 Vinyl labels are supported only when the printing environment and media are 20-32.2°C (68-90°F). 2 The skew performance of the image is critical. The following tables list the maximum weights supported by feeding...
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...that your cartridge with a slick backing material. • Do not print within 1 mm (0.040 in a paper jam. Partial sheets will also contaminate your printer and your label adhesive material can tolerate a fusing temperature of 180°C (356°F) for use label sheets with adhesive, and could result in .)...Multipurpose feeder 199 g/m2 199 g/m2 220 g/m2 260 g/m2 1 Vinyl labels are supported only when the printing environment and media are 20-32.2°C (68-90°F). 2 The skew performance of heavy vinyl labels may be enhanced by feeding from an optional 500-sheet drawer if ...
...that your cartridge with a slick backing material. • Do not print within 1 mm (0.040 in a paper jam. Partial sheets will also contaminate your printer and your label adhesive material can tolerate a fusing temperature of 180°C (356°F) for use label sheets with adhesive, and could result in .)...Multipurpose feeder 199 g/m2 199 g/m2 220 g/m2 260 g/m2 1 Vinyl labels are supported only when the printing environment and media are 20-32.2°C (68-90°F). 2 The skew performance of heavy vinyl labels may be enhanced by feeding from an optional 500-sheet drawer if ...
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...label tray 250 sheets 200 sheets The following table indicates, the paper tray capacities vary depending on the optional trays available for additional specifications. Printer specifications 128 This information is intended to convey general guidelines for the tray position (upper or lower drawer). Card stock and labels supported (... Pressure-sensitive paper labels 2 Pressure-sensitive vinyl labels 2 200-sheet heavy duty tray 75-163 g/m2 (20-43 lb bond) 120-150 g/m2 (32-40 lb bond) 260-265 g/m2 82 lb Liner 500-sheet tray (450 grams) 60-90 g/m2 NA NA (16-24 lb bond) 500...
...label tray 250 sheets 200 sheets The following table indicates, the paper tray capacities vary depending on the optional trays available for additional specifications. Printer specifications 128 This information is intended to convey general guidelines for the tray position (upper or lower drawer). Card stock and labels supported (... Pressure-sensitive paper labels 2 Pressure-sensitive vinyl labels 2 200-sheet heavy duty tray 75-163 g/m2 (20-43 lb bond) 120-150 g/m2 (32-40 lb bond) 260-265 g/m2 82 lb Liner 500-sheet tray (450 grams) 60-90 g/m2 NA NA (16-24 lb bond) 500...
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... up to occasional use of card stock or labels. Optra C710 Limit label printing to 30 sheets of paper office labels designed for laser printers. We do not recommend using vinyl or polyester labels. Feed labels from any of card stock and label support Paper source Multipurpose feeder Index...multipurpose feeder. Media specifications Labels Card stock Width: 210-216 mm (8.3-8.5 in.) Length: 279-297 mm (11-11.7 in.) Weight: 120-163 g/m2 (32-43 lb) Thickness: 0.13-0.20 mm (0.005-0.008 in printing degradation. For paper and transparency specifications, see the...
... up to occasional use of card stock or labels. Optra C710 Limit label printing to 30 sheets of paper office labels designed for laser printers. We do not recommend using vinyl or polyester labels. Feed labels from any of card stock and label support Paper source Multipurpose feeder Index...multipurpose feeder. Media specifications Labels Card stock Width: 210-216 mm (8.3-8.5 in.) Length: 279-297 mm (11-11.7 in.) Weight: 120-163 g/m2 (32-43 lb) Thickness: 0.13-0.20 mm (0.005-0.008 in printing degradation. For paper and transparency specifications, see the...
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... Vinyl - - Media specifications Labels Card stock Width: 210-216 mm (8.3-8.5 in.) Length: 279-297 mm (11-11.7 in.) Weight: 120-150 g/m2 (32-39 lb) Thickness: 0.13-0.25 mm (0.005-0.01 in printing degradation. Cover - - Weight: Up to 163 g/m2 Index Bristol (90 lb) Up to... occasional use of paper office labels designed for laser printers. Overview of card stock or labels. Using media higher than 300 Sheffield could result in .) Smoothness: 100-400 Sheffield* * 150-250 Sheffield is...
... Vinyl - - Media specifications Labels Card stock Width: 210-216 mm (8.3-8.5 in.) Length: 279-297 mm (11-11.7 in.) Weight: 120-150 g/m2 (32-39 lb) Thickness: 0.13-0.25 mm (0.005-0.01 in printing degradation. Cover - - Weight: Up to 163 g/m2 Index Bristol (90 lb) Up to... occasional use of paper office labels designed for laser printers. Overview of card stock or labels. Using media higher than 300 Sheffield could result in .) Smoothness: 100-400 Sheffield* * 150-250 Sheffield is...
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... of card stock and label support Paper source Multipurpose feeder Manual feed tray Card stock Index Bristol Tag - - - - For paper and transparency specifications, see the printer User's Guide. Labels Paper 150 g/m2 150 g/m2 Vinyl - - Overview of card stock support Paper source Multipurpose feeder 250-sheet label tray Index Bristol Up... to 199 g/m2 - Media specifications Labels Width: Length: Weight: 210-216 mm (8.3-8.5 in.) 279-356 mm (11-14 in.) 120-150 g/m2 (32-40 lb) Cover - - Printer specifications 138
... of card stock and label support Paper source Multipurpose feeder Manual feed tray Card stock Index Bristol Tag - - - - For paper and transparency specifications, see the printer User's Guide. Labels Paper 150 g/m2 150 g/m2 Vinyl - - Overview of card stock support Paper source Multipurpose feeder 250-sheet label tray Index Bristol Up... to 199 g/m2 - Media specifications Labels Width: Length: Weight: 210-216 mm (8.3-8.5 in.) 279-356 mm (11-14 in.) 120-150 g/m2 (32-40 lb) Cover - - Printer specifications 138
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... lb) Cover 216 g/m2 (80 lb) 176 g/m2 (65 lb) 1 See "Grain orientation" on page 16 for specific recommendations. 2 Pressure-sensitive area must enter the printer first for grain short paper. Optra S Optra S 1250, S 1255, S 1620, S 1625, S 1650, S 1855, S 2420, S 2450, S 2455, Se 3455 The .... Printer specifications 141 Media specifications Labels Width: 210-216 mm (8.3-8.5 in.) Length: 279-356 mm (11-14 in.) Weight: 120-128 g/m2 (32-34 lb) Thickness: 0.13-0.20 mm (0.005-0.008 in printing degradation. Using media higher than 300 Sheffield could result in .) Smoothness: 100...
... lb) Cover 216 g/m2 (80 lb) 176 g/m2 (65 lb) 1 See "Grain orientation" on page 16 for specific recommendations. 2 Pressure-sensitive area must enter the printer first for grain short paper. Optra S Optra S 1250, S 1255, S 1620, S 1625, S 1650, S 1855, S 2420, S 2450, S 2455, Se 3455 The .... Printer specifications 141 Media specifications Labels Width: 210-216 mm (8.3-8.5 in.) Length: 279-356 mm (11-14 in.) Weight: 120-128 g/m2 (32-34 lb) Thickness: 0.13-0.20 mm (0.005-0.008 in printing degradation. Using media higher than 300 Sheffield could result in .) Smoothness: 100...