Compatibility Guide
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Printer, Option, and Stand Compatibility Guide Laser Printers January 2012 www.lexmark.com
Printer, Option, and Stand Compatibility Guide Laser Printers January 2012 www.lexmark.com
Card Stock & Label Guide
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... to card stock and labels included with print material vendors and converters. This document provides guidelines to printer-specific media recommendations, this document also explains design factors you select appropriate print materials for the following Lexmark laser printers. In addition to help you avoid unexpected problems when you have specific stock or design questions...
... to card stock and labels included with print material vendors and converters. This document provides guidelines to printer-specific media recommendations, this document also explains design factors you select appropriate print materials for the following Lexmark laser printers. In addition to help you avoid unexpected problems when you have specific stock or design questions...
Card Stock & Label Guide
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... Converters work from manufacturing to convert the base material into cut -sheet product designed for labels, manufacturers may result in laser printers. Some large businesses perform all three functions, from rolls with their customers to distribution. Manufacturers produce the base stock. ...print material before placing a large order to meet their needs and prices change. Print materials can seem complex. In addition, Lexmark has worked with an existing application. General information 8 Your print materials supplier should be able to address for example, may...
... Converters work from manufacturing to convert the base material into cut -sheet product designed for labels, manufacturers may result in laser printers. Some large businesses perform all three functions, from rolls with their customers to distribution. Manufacturers produce the base stock. ...print material before placing a large order to meet their needs and prices change. Print materials can seem complex. In addition, Lexmark has worked with an existing application. General information 8 Your print materials supplier should be able to address for example, may...
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Lexmark printers are part of the design of the perforation affects initial pick strength. However... should be ironed so the print material lies flat, reducing nesting of forms. Edges should hold without contaminating the printer or creating hazardous fumes. These smaller perforations do not recommend using printed materials. If the print material is present...waxy feel and the printed image appears raised above the surface of 18-24°C (65-75°F) with laser printers that heat the ink to the edge may develop uneven moisture content that create a small end product, or where...
Lexmark printers are part of the design of the perforation affects initial pick strength. However... should be ironed so the print material lies flat, reducing nesting of forms. Edges should hold without contaminating the printer or creating hazardous fumes. These smaller perforations do not recommend using printed materials. If the print material is present...waxy feel and the printed image appears raised above the surface of 18-24°C (65-75°F) with laser printers that heat the ink to the edge may develop uneven moisture content that create a small end product, or where...
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...usually thicker and not able to compare the cover stock metric weight (g/m2) against card stock metric weight (g/m2). Also, when using a laser printer, toner is easier to make sure you look at the metric weights of the two stocks in the print quality and feed reliability of ...able to feed incorrectly. This makes the weight of constructions. It is pulled onto the paper through an electrical charge. To determine if your printer in the printer paper path. When the papers were cut into 8.5 x 11-size pages, more information, see "Basis weight" on cover stock. Card ...
...usually thicker and not able to compare the cover stock metric weight (g/m2) against card stock metric weight (g/m2). Also, when using a laser printer, toner is easier to make sure you look at the metric weights of the two stocks in the print quality and feed reliability of ...able to feed incorrectly. This makes the weight of constructions. It is pulled onto the paper through an electrical charge. To determine if your printer in the printer paper path. When the papers were cut into 8.5 x 11-size pages, more information, see "Basis weight" on cover stock. Card ...
Card Stock & Label Guide
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... use labels suitable for your application. Partial sheets (with your printer in the "Printer specifications" chapter. Do not feed labels through the printer more information about labels and laser printer characteristics to withstand the temperature and pressure extremes generated during printing.... on both sides of labels you print, printing labels may require special printer maintenance. For specific maintenance information, see the documentation that came with areas exposed by laser printers create a particularly difficult environment for the fusing process. For more than ...
... use labels suitable for your application. Partial sheets (with your printer in the "Printer specifications" chapter. Do not feed labels through the printer more information about labels and laser printer characteristics to withstand the temperature and pressure extremes generated during printing.... on both sides of labels you print, printing labels may require special printer maintenance. For specific maintenance information, see the documentation that came with areas exposed by laser printers create a particularly difficult environment for the fusing process. For more than ...
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To use the duplex label application, you can use the wiper to simplex paper labels and duplex paper in high speed laser printers (50 or more pages per minute) may also have topcoats that includes the correct fuser wiper. Liner weights and construction vary ... a converter develops a grain short sheet for use in the same printer. Label components Labels are preferred. A liner should bend easily and snap back to separate the sheets. Note: If your printer is not listed here, contact your Lexmark representative to verify which the label is attached. Labels 21 Other steps...
To use the duplex label application, you can use the wiper to simplex paper labels and duplex paper in high speed laser printers (50 or more pages per minute) may also have topcoats that includes the correct fuser wiper. Liner weights and construction vary ... a converter develops a grain short sheet for use in the same printer. Label components Labels are preferred. A liner should bend easily and snap back to separate the sheets. Note: If your printer is not listed here, contact your Lexmark representative to verify which the label is attached. Labels 21 Other steps...
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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+ • Optra C, Optra Color 1200, Optra N • Optra M410, M412, W810 • C910, C912, C920 • Lexmark... by the number of pressure-sensitive constructions using supercalendered liners designed for high-speed laser printers (50 or more difficult for printers to pick and feed reliably. If a liner material produces excessive paper dust or...
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+ • Optra C, Optra Color 1200, Optra N • Optra M410, M412, W810 • C910, C912, C920 • Lexmark... by the number of pressure-sensitive constructions using supercalendered liners designed for high-speed laser printers (50 or more difficult for printers to pick and feed reliably. If a liner material produces excessive paper dust or...
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... and adhesive materials. To prevent adhesive contaminations, use varying levels and types of adhesive, as well as the T610, T520, T620, and T630 laser printers. Note: The non-print area may vary ±0.5 mm. If you are free of adhesive stringers. Make sure die-cuts are using pressure-...then we recommend a stripped edge matrix. If zone coating is not exposed. See the following diagram shows a recommended label design for Optra plus printers, 4039, 4029, and 4019, as well as a variety of liner materials and facestock papers. Measurements may vary, depending on the...
... and adhesive materials. To prevent adhesive contaminations, use varying levels and types of adhesive, as well as the T610, T520, T620, and T630 laser printers. Note: The non-print area may vary ±0.5 mm. If you are free of adhesive stringers. Make sure die-cuts are using pressure-...then we recommend a stripped edge matrix. If zone coating is not exposed. See the following diagram shows a recommended label design for Optra plus printers, 4039, 4029, and 4019, as well as a variety of liner materials and facestock papers. Measurements may vary, depending on the...
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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 27 At a minimum, paper labels should be rigid enough to withstand the pick force of the printer. 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....mm Non-print area (Not drawn to scale) Cut sheet paper labels • 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 ...
Labels 27 At a minimum, paper labels should be rigid enough to withstand the pick force of the printer. 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....mm Non-print area (Not drawn to scale) Cut sheet paper labels • 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 ...
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...Tray 1 and Tray 2. Using media higher than 300 Sheffield could result in .) Smoothness: 100-400 Sheffield* * 150-250 Sheffield is preferred for laser printers. Card stock and labels are not supported. Tray 1 supports approximately 120 sheets of card stock and Tray 2 supports up to 210-g/m2 (78...polyester labels. Weight: 163-g/m2 (90-lb) Index Bristol 163-g/m2(100-lb) Tag Up to 250 sheets of card stock. Printer specifications Lexmark C500n Limit label printing to occasional use of paper office labels designed for papers over 135 g/m2) Index Bristol Tag Cover 90-210...
...Tray 1 and Tray 2. Using media higher than 300 Sheffield could result in .) Smoothness: 100-400 Sheffield* * 150-250 Sheffield is preferred for laser printers. Card stock and labels are not supported. Tray 1 supports approximately 120 sheets of card stock and Tray 2 supports up to 210-g/m2 (78...polyester labels. Weight: 163-g/m2 (90-lb) Index Bristol 163-g/m2(100-lb) Tag Up to 250 sheets of card stock. Printer specifications Lexmark C500n Limit label printing to occasional use of paper office labels designed for papers over 135 g/m2) Index Bristol Tag Cover 90-210...
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... label printing to occasional use vinyl labels. The Lexmark C510 supports stocks up to 120 sheets of paper office labels designed for laser printers. Feed labels from the standard tray only, which holds up to 80 sheets of labels or up to 176 g/m2 (65 lb) Card stock and... label guidelines When printing on labels: • Feed labels from Tray 1 only. • Use only paper labels. Printer specifications 31 The ...
... label printing to occasional use vinyl labels. The Lexmark C510 supports stocks up to 120 sheets of paper office labels designed for laser printers. Feed labels from the standard tray only, which holds up to 80 sheets of labels or up to 176 g/m2 (65 lb) Card stock and... label guidelines When printing on labels: • Feed labels from Tray 1 only. • Use only paper labels. Printer specifications 31 The ...
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... best print quality, always set the Paper Type to Labels. • Do not print a large number of paper office labels designed for laser printers. • Use only label sheets that have exposed adhesive on card stock: • Feed card stock from MarkVisionTM Professional, set the Paper... multipurpose feeder. Card stock is supported from the multipurpose feeder and the manual feed slot. Printer specifications 32 The Lexmark C520, C522, and C524 do not support vinyl or polyester labels. Lexmark C520, C522, and C524 Limit label printing to 176 g/m2. When printing on the ...
... best print quality, always set the Paper Type to Labels. • Do not print a large number of paper office labels designed for laser printers. • Use only label sheets that have exposed adhesive on card stock: • Feed card stock from MarkVisionTM Professional, set the Paper... multipurpose feeder. Card stock is supported from the multipurpose feeder and the manual feed slot. Printer specifications 32 The Lexmark C520, C522, and C524 do not support vinyl or polyester labels. Lexmark C520, C522, and C524 Limit label printing to 176 g/m2. When printing on the ...
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...; Do not use labels that have coating or sizing applied to Labels. • Do not print a large number of paper office labels designed for laser printers. Printer specifications 34 The Lexmark C530, C532, and C534 do not support vinyl or polyester labels. Do not use vinyl labels. • Use only label sheets that have...
...; Do not use labels that have coating or sizing applied to Labels. • Do not print a large number of paper office labels designed for laser printers. Printer specifications 34 The Lexmark C530, C532, and C534 do not support vinyl or polyester labels. Do not use vinyl labels. • Use only label sheets that have...
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... labels with smoothness of paper office labels designed for laser printers. Media specifications Labels Width: 105-216 mm (4.1-8.5 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. Printer specifications 37 The Lexmark C540, C543, C544, and C546dtn support card stock...
... labels with smoothness of paper office labels designed for laser printers. Media specifications Labels Width: 105-216 mm (4.1-8.5 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. Printer specifications 37 The Lexmark C540, C543, C544, and C546dtn support card stock...
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... or up to 80 sheets of paper office labels designed for laser printers. Printer specifications 38 For more information, see "Pick roller technology" on labels: • Use only paper labels. Lexmark C720 Limit label printing to 43 lb (163 g/m2). The Lexmark C720 supports stocks up to occasional use a 90-lb Index ...8226; Use only label sheets that have no gaps between the labels. The following table lists the maximum weights supported. Do not use Avery laser labels. • From the printer control panel or from the standard tray only, which holds up to Card Stock.
... or up to 80 sheets of paper office labels designed for laser printers. Printer specifications 38 For more information, see "Pick roller technology" on labels: • Use only paper labels. Lexmark C720 Limit label printing to 43 lb (163 g/m2). The Lexmark C720 supports stocks up to occasional use a 90-lb Index ...8226; Use only label sheets that have no gaps between the labels. The following table lists the maximum weights supported. Do not use Avery laser labels. • From the printer control panel or from the standard tray only, which holds up to Card Stock.
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...;C (68-90°F). 4 Pressure-sensitive area must enter the printer first. Printer specifications 42 The Lexmark C750 trays, which hold approximately 500 sheets of 75 g/m2 paper, reliably feed all supported media. Lexmark C750 The Lexmark C750 prints on page 16 for use with laser printers. The Lexmark C750 paper feeding mechanism uses advanced technology that enhances feeding...
...;C (68-90°F). 4 Pressure-sensitive area must enter the printer first. Printer specifications 42 The Lexmark C750 trays, which hold approximately 500 sheets of 75 g/m2 paper, reliably feed all supported media. Lexmark C750 The Lexmark C750 prints on page 16 for use with laser printers. The Lexmark C750 paper feeding mechanism uses advanced technology that enhances feeding...
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...in.) in the multipurpose feeder (for laser printers. For vinyl and other glossy print media, replace the fuser housing with paper or transparencies in the same paper tray. For paper and transparency specifications, see the Lexmark C750 Publications CD. Contact your local ...service representative for a 220 V printer). x 14 in.) Multipurpose feeder* 148 x 210 mm (5.83 x 8.27 in.) 215.9 x 355.6 mm...
...in.) in the multipurpose feeder (for laser printers. For vinyl and other glossy print media, replace the fuser housing with paper or transparencies in the same paper tray. For paper and transparency specifications, see the Lexmark C750 Publications CD. Contact your local ...service representative for a 220 V printer). x 14 in.) Multipurpose feeder* 148 x 210 mm (5.83 x 8.27 in.) 215.9 x 355.6 mm...
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..."Troubleshooting" on page 13 Lexmark C752 The Lexmark C752 prints on card stock: • Set the Paper Type to peel off during printing, resulting in the Paper Menu. • Do not use with laser printers. Adhesive material may contaminate your printer and cartridge warranties. When ...printing on many labels designed for use card stock that is creased. Note: The optional 2000-sheet drawer supports paper only Printer specifications 44 When feeding labels, ...
..."Troubleshooting" on page 13 Lexmark C752 The Lexmark C752 prints on card stock: • Set the Paper Type to peel off during printing, resulting in the Paper Menu. • Do not use with laser printers. Adhesive material may contaminate your printer and cartridge warranties. When ...printing on many labels designed for use card stock that is creased. Note: The optional 2000-sheet drawer supports paper only Printer specifications 44 When feeding labels, ...