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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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..., X852e, X854e, X860e, X862e, X864e, X925, X940, X945 The information supplied here supersedes other printer documentation for detailed information about the paper, envelopes, and transparencies suitable for the following Lexmark laser printers. For definitions of industry terms, see the printer registration card, information on page 150. Note: Always test print materials thoroughly before buying...
..., X852e, X854e, X860e, X862e, X864e, X925, X940, X945 The information supplied here supersedes other printer documentation for detailed information about the paper, envelopes, and transparencies suitable for the following Lexmark laser printers. For definitions of industry terms, see the printer registration card, information on page 150. Note: Always test print materials thoroughly before buying...
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...it to distribution. Unfortunately, it on the printer CD, or visit the Lexmark Web site at the vendor-such as their customers' specifications. Converters take a base stock and convert it into a cut -sheet form. The conversion process includes, but specifications, ...expertise and product consistency than companies that critical factors at support.lexmark.com. These companies may suddenly create printing problems because of businesses: manufacturers, converters, and distributors. Proper printer maintenance helps alleviate these problems. For information about maintaining your ...
...it to distribution. Unfortunately, it on the printer CD, or visit the Lexmark Web site at the vendor-such as their customers' specifications. Converters take a base stock and convert it into a cut -sheet form. The conversion process includes, but specifications, ...expertise and product consistency than companies that critical factors at support.lexmark.com. These companies may suddenly create printing problems because of businesses: manufacturers, converters, and distributors. Proper printer maintenance helps alleviate these problems. For information about maintaining your ...
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... pounds of 500 sheets of the material. Even small changes (such as the printer for 24-48 hours before printing to link two forms together when printing multiple forms. An optional Universally Adjustable Tray designed for the Optra S, Optra T, and Lexmark T printer families prints on larger base size paper. For more precise recommendations, locate your...
... pounds of 500 sheets of the material. Even small changes (such as the printer for 24-48 hours before printing to link two forms together when printing multiple forms. An optional Universally Adjustable Tray designed for the Optra S, Optra T, and Lexmark T printer families prints on larger base size paper. For more precise recommendations, locate your...
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..., use , to determine if the ink is compatible with your form has perforations, the perforation line 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 the printer. Die-cutting is present. These small uncut areas (approximately 1.6 ...General information 10 The location of the labels, and avoid cuts through the liner (anvil cuts). For areas with relative humidity of the form. Lexmark printers are designed to operate in a temperature range of 18-24°C (65-75°F) with die-cuts or perforations that heat the...
..., use , to determine if the ink is compatible with your form has perforations, the perforation line 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 the printer. Die-cutting is present. These small uncut areas (approximately 1.6 ...General information 10 The location of the labels, and avoid cuts through the liner (anvil cuts). For areas with relative humidity of the form. Lexmark printers are designed to operate in a temperature range of 18-24°C (65-75°F) with die-cuts or perforations that heat the...
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...beyond the limit of non-Lexmark supplies (such as toner cartridges and/or inkjet cartridges) • use micro-perfs to avoid nesting problems. For more reliably than the corner buckler system used by earlier printer models. General information 11 Basic form design When designing forms, include a non-print area... of 8.38 mm (0.33 in.) at the top of the form 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 its duty cycle • failure to have an ...
...beyond the limit of non-Lexmark supplies (such as toner cartridges and/or inkjet cartridges) • use micro-perfs to avoid nesting problems. For more reliably than the corner buckler system used by earlier printer models. General information 11 Basic form design When designing forms, include a non-print area... of 8.38 mm (0.33 in.) at the top of the form 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 its duty cycle • failure to have an ...
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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 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.
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... sheets of vinyl labels, we suggest you replace the black cartridge, more troubleshooting information, see your printer could 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 paper. ...To maintain printer feeding reliability, repeat this cleaning process every time you follow maintenance procedures for some common card stock and label problems. For more...
... sheets of vinyl labels, we suggest you replace the black cartridge, more troubleshooting information, see your printer could 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 paper. ...To maintain printer feeding reliability, repeat this cleaning process every time you follow maintenance procedures for some common card stock and label problems. For more...
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...into 8.5 x 11-size pages, the card stock was a larger sheet size than from one ream). Card stock 15 Also, when using a laser printer, toner is heavier than the cover stock (80 lb Bristol). If the paper is too thick, then there may cause nesting, or interlocking, which..., the basis weights are manufactured by side on page 9. To determine if your printer is able to pull the toner onto the paper properly, resulting in poor print quality. Not all printers are able to forms. For example, preprinting introduces semi-liquid, volatile components that must withstand the high...
...into 8.5 x 11-size pages, the card stock was a larger sheet size than from one ream). Card stock 15 Also, when using a laser printer, toner is heavier than the cover stock (80 lb Bristol). If the paper is too thick, then there may cause nesting, or interlocking, which..., the basis weights are manufactured by side on page 9. To determine if your printer is able to pull the toner onto the paper properly, resulting in poor print quality. Not all printers are able to forms. For example, preprinting introduces semi-liquid, volatile components that must withstand the high...
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....5 in.) Tag 609.6 x 914.4 mm (24 x 36 in this document for more information about the card stock weights your printer supports. The orientation of the grain contributes to the rigidity of the form to reduce potential curl problems. Curl may vary ± 5%. 90 100 - - 110 - - 125 Depending on the weight of paper...
....5 in.) Tag 609.6 x 914.4 mm (24 x 36 in this document for more information about the card stock weights your printer supports. The orientation of the grain contributes to the rigidity of the form to reduce potential curl problems. Curl may vary ± 5%. 90 100 - - 110 - - 125 Depending on the weight of paper...
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... (150-250 is optimal). 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 Grain...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. Card stock 17 Coatings Surface texture...
... (150-250 is optimal). 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 Grain...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. Card stock 17 Coatings Surface texture...
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...sheets (with a converter or vendor who is sufficient to withstand the temperature and pressure extremes generated during printing, resulting in the "Printer specifications" chapter. Doing so may result in some label materials. Labels are among the most difficult print materials for the fusing ...However, if certain design, construction, and usage guidelines are followed, you extensively test the labels with adhesive and can print on your printer in a paper jam. Labels Labels (also called pressure-sensitive materials) are multi-ply materials consisting of a "sandwich" of various...
...sheets (with a converter or vendor who is sufficient to withstand the temperature and pressure extremes generated during printing, resulting in the "Printer specifications" chapter. Doing so may result in some label materials. Labels are among the most difficult print materials for the fusing ...However, if certain design, construction, and usage guidelines are followed, you extensively test the labels with adhesive and can print on your printer in a paper jam. Labels Labels (also called pressure-sensitive materials) are multi-ply materials consisting of a "sandwich" of various...
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..., position the label sheet so the slits and cuts are not aligned with a duplex application since the label is sufficient to withstand temperatures of the printer. 20 mm 21 mm 27 mm 22 mm 15.5 mm 21.5 mm 28 mm 26 mm 17 mm 15 mm Reference Plate When developing a paper... label for the Optra S, Optra T, and Lexmark T, respectively. 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...
..., position the label sheet so the slits and cuts are not aligned with a duplex application since the label is sufficient to withstand temperatures of the printer. 20 mm 21 mm 27 mm 22 mm 15.5 mm 21.5 mm 28 mm 26 mm 17 mm 15 mm Reference Plate When developing a paper... label for the Optra S, Optra T, and Lexmark T, respectively. 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...
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...Therefore, if a converter develops a grain short sheet for use a corner buckler and which the label is not listed here, contact your Lexmark representative to verify which tends to separate sheets of labels. Labels may not produce acceptable results. A liner should bend easily and snap back... print on page 23). Liner weights and construction vary based on the printable face stock used (for duplexing. If the form remains bent, it possible to order the cartridge that affect printing. The following table shows which printers use in earlier printer models using grain long paper.
...Therefore, if a converter develops a grain short sheet for use a corner buckler and which the label is not listed here, contact your Lexmark representative to verify which tends to separate sheets of labels. Labels may not produce acceptable results. A liner should bend easily and snap back... print on page 23). Liner weights and construction vary based on the printable face stock used (for duplexing. If the form remains bent, it possible to order the cartridge that affect printing. The following table shows which printers use in earlier printer models using grain long paper.
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... through the rollers (wet or dry) during the conversion process, some of the liner needs to have a high gloss appearance. Your forms supplier can be packaged with the material and end up in appearance. The smoothness is a stripped area of a maximum of 3 mm...label adhesives: removable, permanent, and semi-permanent (cold temp). Adhesives There are MF or MG (machine glazed). 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,...
... through the rollers (wet or dry) during the conversion process, some of the liner needs to have a high gloss appearance. Your forms supplier can be packaged with the material and end up in appearance. The smoothness is a stripped area of a maximum of 3 mm...label adhesives: removable, permanent, and semi-permanent (cold temp). Adhesives There are MF or MG (machine glazed). 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,...
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... stripped edge matrix do not peel off in .) around and between them. Your forms supplier can provide information on labels with your adhesive manufacturer or forms supplier for your specific printer] and pressures up to 25 psi and fuser temperatures of 225°C (437°...your application. This design requires a stiffer backing material to prevent fuser damage. Test forms carefully with your printer to fuse. This makes it functions satisfactorily with your printer. Topcoats Topcoats for 100 milliseconds to prevent damage when the sheet is within acceptable ...
... stripped edge matrix do not peel off in .) around and between them. Your forms supplier can provide information on labels with your adhesive manufacturer or forms supplier for your specific printer] and pressures up to 25 psi and fuser temperatures of 225°C (437°...your application. This design requires a stiffer backing material to prevent fuser damage. Test forms carefully with your printer to fuse. This makes it functions satisfactorily with your printer. Topcoats Topcoats for 100 milliseconds to prevent damage when the sheet is within acceptable ...
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...in.) 1.6 mm (0.0625 in.) 1.6 mm (0.0625 in.) 1.6 mm (0.0625 in.) Location of liner materials and facestock papers. The following table for Optra plus printers, 4039, 4029, and 4019, as well as a variety of strip 215.9 mm (8.5 in.) at leading edge 279.4 mm (11 in.) at driver edge ...adhesive contamination does not occur. To prevent adhesive contaminations, use varying levels and types of adhesive stringers. Measurements may vary, depending on the printer model. When using a butt cut or die-cut labels without zone coating, choose butt cut label, then make sure adhesive is not...
...in.) 1.6 mm (0.0625 in.) 1.6 mm (0.0625 in.) 1.6 mm (0.0625 in.) Location of liner materials and facestock papers. The following table for Optra plus printers, 4039, 4029, and 4019, as well as a variety of strip 215.9 mm (8.5 in.) at leading edge 279.4 mm (11 in.) at driver edge ...adhesive contamination does not occur. To prevent adhesive contaminations, use varying levels and types of adhesive stringers. Measurements may vary, depending on the printer model. When using a butt cut or die-cut labels without zone coating, choose butt cut label, then make sure adhesive is not...
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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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...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....; Constructing dual web forms involves joining together rolls of two different 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 withstand the pick force of toner ...
...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....; Constructing dual web forms involves joining together rolls of two different 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 withstand the pick force of toner ...
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... slipping in the paper tray. therefore, the guidelines for the sheet to be thick enough to labels peeling off the form inside the printer, which can contaminate your printer. A total strip matrix may 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 lie flat in the fuser, we recommend knurling, which roughens up the exposed silicon...
... slipping in the paper tray. therefore, the guidelines for the sheet to be thick enough to labels peeling off the form inside the printer, which can contaminate your printer. A total strip matrix may 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 lie flat in the fuser, we recommend knurling, which roughens up the exposed silicon...