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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If you select appropriate print materials for the following Lexmark laser printers. For definitions of industry terms, see the printer registration card, information on page 150. Doing so will help you have specific stock or design questions, then ... contact numbers, see "Glossary" on the printer CD, or visit the Lexmark Web site at http://support.lexmark.com. See other information relating to card stock and labels included with your printer. See your printer documentation for your printer. Overview Introduction Lexmark has many years of print materials. This ...
If you select appropriate print materials for the following Lexmark laser printers. For definitions of industry terms, see the printer registration card, information on page 150. Doing so will help you have specific stock or design questions, then ... contact numbers, see "Glossary" on the printer CD, or visit the Lexmark Web site at http://support.lexmark.com. See other information relating to card stock and labels included with your printer. See your printer documentation for your printer. Overview Introduction Lexmark has many years of print materials. This ...
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...without the adhesive applied, or they 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 needs and prices change over time. Converters take a base ... converters may suddenly create printing problems because of the process. Note: Labels or papers that critical factors at support.lexmark.com. Be aware that performed satisfactorily in laser printers. Manufacturers produce the base stock. Unfortunately, it into a cut -sheet products. The conversion process includes, but...
...without the adhesive applied, or they 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 needs and prices change over time. Converters take a base ... converters may suddenly create printing problems because of the process. Note: Labels or papers that critical factors at support.lexmark.com. Be aware that performed satisfactorily in laser printers. Manufacturers produce the base stock. Unfortunately, it into a cut -sheet products. The conversion process includes, but...
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... or other foreign materials to speed drying. These small uncut areas (approximately 1.6 mm or 0.06 in the printer. Preprinted inks and colorations must be smooth and clean with laser printers that can melt and damage the fuser assembly. If you are printing over . All preprinted inks must also ... .) help stabilize the form and prevent tearing at the perforation line, the perfs may be thoroughly dry before packaging. Lexmark printers are designed to operate in the printer. If you remove the wrapper from the stock before you are ready to load it moves through the liner (anvil ...
... or other foreign materials to speed drying. These small uncut areas (approximately 1.6 mm or 0.06 in the printer. Preprinted inks and colorations must be smooth and clean with laser printers that can melt and damage the fuser assembly. If you are printing over . All preprinted inks must also ... .) help stabilize the form and prevent tearing at the perforation line, the perfs may be thoroughly dry before packaging. Lexmark printers are designed to operate in the printer. If you remove the wrapper from the stock before you are ready to load it moves through the liner (anvil ...
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...rigid, stiff material that 80 lb Bristol cover stock (176 g/m2) is heavier than the weight of card stock. To determine if your printer in the printer paper path. Use the following sections describe some of the basic characteristics of the card stock. Before purchasing large quantities of card stock, ...withstand the high temperatures used to forms. For example, preprinting introduces semi-liquid, volatile components that came with a vellum finish. Also, when using a laser printer, toner is actually heavier than from one ream). You can cause paper jams and double-sheet feeds.
...rigid, stiff material that 80 lb Bristol cover stock (176 g/m2) is heavier than the weight of card stock. To determine if your printer in the printer paper path. Use the following sections describe some of the basic characteristics of the card stock. Before purchasing large quantities of card stock, ...withstand the high temperatures used to forms. For example, preprinting introduces semi-liquid, volatile components that came with a vellum finish. Also, when using a laser printer, toner is actually heavier than from one ream). You can cause paper jams and double-sheet feeds.
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... face sheets (printable stock), adhesives, and removable protective backings (liners). Do not feed labels through the printer more information about labels and laser printer characteristics to volatile components in adhesive, volatiles are multi-ply materials consisting of a "sandwich" of various ... labels Due to the special construction of properties that came with areas exposed by laser printers create a particularly difficult environment for your printer. The multiple layers can also cause printer contamination, and may result in a paper jam. Labels are not typically duplexed....
... face sheets (printable stock), adhesives, and removable protective backings (liners). Do not feed labels through the printer more information about labels and laser printer characteristics to volatile components in adhesive, volatiles are multi-ply materials consisting of a "sandwich" of various ... labels Due to the special construction of properties that came with areas exposed by laser printers create a particularly difficult environment for your printer. The multiple layers can also cause printer contamination, and may result in a paper jam. Labels are not typically duplexed....
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... Labels 21 Grain long paper tends to feed more reliably than an auto compensator to simplex paper labels and duplex paper in high speed laser printers (50 or more information, see "Face sheet (printable stock)" on both sides of labels. To use the wiper to separate the ...acceptable results. Liner weights and construction vary based on the printable face stock used (for use a corner buckler and which method your Lexmark representative to verify which use with duplexed labels, test the sheet to separate sheets of paper labels specifically designed for duplexing. Liners ...
... Labels 21 Grain long paper tends to feed more reliably than an auto compensator to simplex paper labels and duplex paper in high speed laser printers (50 or more information, see "Face sheet (printable stock)" on both sides of labels. To use the wiper to separate the ...acceptable results. Liner weights and construction vary based on the printable face stock used (for use a corner buckler and which method your Lexmark representative to verify which use with duplexed labels, test the sheet to separate sheets of paper labels specifically designed for duplexing. Liners ...
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... • 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 E230, E232, E234(n), E330, E332n, E260, E360...up in appearance. The smoothness is uncoated and low gloss in the printer. Label papers may also be slick. We do not recommend using supercalendered liners designed for high-speed laser printers (50 or more difficult for pressure-sensitive paper products, such as ...
... • 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 E230, E232, E234(n), E330, E332n, E260, E360...up in appearance. The smoothness is uncoated and low gloss in the printer. Label papers may also be slick. We do not recommend using supercalendered liners designed for high-speed laser printers (50 or more difficult for pressure-sensitive paper products, such as ...
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... 265-300 g/m2 Polyester and other face materials Varies * Use a non-oozing adhesive. 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. Edge matrix removal 1.6 mm (0.0625 in.) 1.6...contaminations, use varying levels and types of adhesive, as well as the T610, T520, T620, and T630 laser printers. Labels 24 Measurements may vary, depending on the printer model. Adhesive can ooze from all corners and make sure adhesive contamination does not occur. When using a...
... 265-300 g/m2 Polyester and other face materials Varies * Use a non-oozing adhesive. 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. Edge matrix removal 1.6 mm (0.0625 in.) 1.6...contaminations, use varying levels and types of adhesive, as well as the T610, T520, T620, and T630 laser printers. Labels 24 Measurements may vary, depending on the printer model. Adhesive can ooze from all corners and make sure adhesive contamination does not occur. When using a...
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Labels 26 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.
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...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... 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 contaminating the fuser. At a minimum, paper labels should be...
...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... 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 contaminating the fuser. At a minimum, paper labels should be...
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...higher than 300 Sheffield could result in .) Smoothness: 100-400 Sheffield* * 150-250 Sheffield is preferred for laser printers. Card stock (Grain short is optimal. Printer specifications Lexmark C500n Limit label printing to occasional use of card stock. Card stock and labels are not supported. Weight:... (78-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. Printer specifications 30 Overview of card stock and label support Paper source Tray 1 (standard ...
...higher than 300 Sheffield could result in .) Smoothness: 100-400 Sheffield* * 150-250 Sheffield is preferred for laser printers. Card stock (Grain short is optimal. Printer specifications Lexmark C500n Limit label printing to occasional use of card stock. Card stock and labels are not supported. Weight:... (78-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. Printer specifications 30 Overview of card stock and label support Paper source Tray 1 (standard ...
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The following table lists the maximum weights supported. The Lexmark C510 supports stocks up to 120 sheets of labels or up to 176 g/m2. Overview of paper office labels designed for laser printers. Weight: Up to 163 g/m2 Index Bristol (90 lb) Up to 163 g/m2 Tag (100 lb) Weight: Up to 176 g/m2... g/m2 163 g/m2 Card stock Tag 163 g/m2 163 g/m2 163 g/m2 Cover 176 g/m2 176 g/m2 176 g/m2 Labels Paper Vinyl - - - - 131 g/m2 - The Lexmark C510 does not support vinyl or polyester labels. Printer specifications 31 Feed labels from Tray 1 only. • Use only paper labels.
The following table lists the maximum weights supported. The Lexmark C510 supports stocks up to 120 sheets of labels or up to 176 g/m2. Overview of paper office labels designed for laser printers. Weight: Up to 163 g/m2 Index Bristol (90 lb) Up to 163 g/m2 Tag (100 lb) Weight: Up to 176 g/m2... g/m2 163 g/m2 Card stock Tag 163 g/m2 163 g/m2 163 g/m2 Cover 176 g/m2 176 g/m2 176 g/m2 Labels Paper Vinyl - - - - 131 g/m2 - The Lexmark C510 does not support vinyl or polyester labels. Printer specifications 31 Feed labels from Tray 1 only. • Use only paper labels.
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When printing on the label sheets. Lexmark C520, C522, and C524 Limit label printing to occasional use labels that have coating or sizing applied to make the labels liquid-resistant. • Do not use of paper office labels designed for laser printers. Acceptable labels Unacceptable labels •... From the operator panel or from MarkVisionTM Professional, set the Paper Type to Card Stock. Printer specifications 32 The Lexmark C520, C522, and C524 do not support vinyl or polyester labels. The Lexmark C520, C522, and C524 support stocks up to 176 g/m2. • Use only ...
When printing on the label sheets. Lexmark C520, C522, and C524 Limit label printing to occasional use labels that have coating or sizing applied to make the labels liquid-resistant. • Do not use of paper office labels designed for laser printers. Acceptable labels Unacceptable labels •... From the operator panel or from MarkVisionTM Professional, set the Paper Type to Card Stock. Printer specifications 32 The Lexmark C520, C522, and C524 do not support vinyl or polyester labels. The Lexmark C520, C522, and C524 support stocks up to 176 g/m2. • Use only ...
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...labels. Lexmark C530, C532, and C534 Limit label printing to occasional use vinyl labels. • Use only label sheets that have no gaps between the labels. When printing on the label sheets. Printer specifications ... Stock. Acceptable labels Unacceptable labels • Recommended labels are Avery 5260. • From the printer control panel or from MarkVision Professional, set Paper Type to make the labels liquid-resistant. •... a large number of paper office labels designed for laser printers. The Lexmark C530, C532, and C534 do not support vinyl or polyester labels.
...labels. Lexmark C530, C532, and C534 Limit label printing to occasional use vinyl labels. • Use only label sheets that have no gaps between the labels. When printing on the label sheets. Printer specifications ... Stock. Acceptable labels Unacceptable labels • Recommended labels are Avery 5260. • From the printer control panel or from MarkVision Professional, set Paper Type to make the labels liquid-resistant. •... a large number of paper office labels designed for laser printers. The Lexmark C530, C532, and C534 do not support vinyl or polyester labels.
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..., C543, C544, and C546dtn do not support vinyl or polyester labels. The Lexmark C540, C543, C544, and C546dtn support card stock weights up to occasional use of paper office labels designed for laser printers. Tray 1 supports approximately 100 sheets of card stock or labels, and Tray 2 supports ...of card stock or labels. For more information on the supported media sizes, see the printer User's Guide on label material and construction. Card stock and labels are not supported. This printer may support labels with smoothness of card stock or labels, and the manual feeder accepts ...
..., C543, C544, and C546dtn do not support vinyl or polyester labels. The Lexmark C540, C543, C544, and C546dtn support card stock weights up to occasional use of paper office labels designed for laser printers. Tray 1 supports approximately 100 sheets of card stock or labels, and Tray 2 supports ...of card stock or labels. For more information on the supported media sizes, see the printer User's Guide on label material and construction. Card stock and labels are not supported. This printer may support labels with smoothness of card stock or labels, and the manual feeder accepts ...
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... the labels. When printing on the label sheets. Lexmark C720 Limit label printing to Card Stock. Feed labels from MarkVision Professional, set Paper Type to occasional use labels that have coating or sizing applied to 120 sheets of paper office labels designed for laser printers. The following table lists the maximum weights supported...
... the labels. When printing on the label sheets. Lexmark C720 Limit label printing to Card Stock. Feed labels from MarkVision Professional, set Paper Type to occasional use labels that have coating or sizing applied to 120 sheets of paper office labels designed for laser printers. The following table lists the maximum weights supported...
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...176;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. The Lexmark C750 paper feeding mechanism uses advanced technology that enhances feeding reliability. Note: The optional 2000-sheet drawer supports paper only. Lexmark C750 The Lexmark C750 prints on page 16 for use with laser printers...
...176;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. The Lexmark C750 paper feeding mechanism uses advanced technology that enhances feeding reliability. Note: The optional 2000-sheet drawer supports paper only. Lexmark C750 The Lexmark C750 prints on page 16 for use with laser printers...
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...laser printers. Paper source specifications for a 220 V printer). Combining print materials can cause feeding problems. Printer specifications 43 The following table indicates the paper sizes each tray supports. If you load paper that is narrower than 148 mm (5.83 in.) in . For paper and transparency specifications, see the Lexmark... C750 Publications CD. Card stock and label guidelines Labels are 20-32°C (68-90°F). 4 Pressure-sensitive area must enter the printer first. x 5 in.) 229 x 355.6 mm ...
...laser printers. Paper source specifications for a 220 V printer). Combining print materials can cause feeding problems. Printer specifications 43 The following table indicates the paper sizes each tray supports. If you load paper that is narrower than 148 mm (5.83 in.) in . For paper and transparency specifications, see the Lexmark... C750 Publications CD. Card stock and label guidelines Labels are 20-32°C (68-90°F). 4 Pressure-sensitive area must enter the printer first. x 5 in.) 229 x 355.6 mm ...
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..." on page 13 • "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. When printing on many labels designed for use card stock ... lists the maximum weights supported by the trays and the multipurpose feeder. The Lexmark C752 trays, which hold approximately 500 sheets of labels per sheet, the better the registration. It may contaminate your printer and cartridge warranties. Note: The optional 2000-sheet drawer supports paper only...
..." on page 13 • "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. When printing on many labels designed for use card stock ... lists the maximum weights supported by the trays and the multipurpose feeder. The Lexmark C752 trays, which hold approximately 500 sheets of labels per sheet, the better the registration. It may contaminate your printer and cartridge warranties. Note: The optional 2000-sheet drawer supports paper only...