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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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...series WinWriterTM 600 X series T420, T430, T520, T522, T620, T622, T630, T632, T634, T640, T642, T644, T650, T652, T654, T656dne W812, W820, W840, W850 4035 5W X203, X204, X215, X264, X363, X364, X422, X463, X464, X466, X500, X502, X543, X544, X546dtn, X560(n), X642e, X644e, X646e, X651, ...technical assistance contact numbers, see "Glossary" on the printer CD, or visit the Lexmark Web site at http://support.lexmark.com. In addition to help you avoid unexpected problems when you have specific stock or design questions, then talk with your print materials supplier. For definitions of...
...series WinWriterTM 600 X series T420, T430, T520, T522, T620, T622, T630, T632, T634, T640, T642, T644, T650, T652, T654, T656dne W812, W820, W840, W850 4035 5W X203, X204, X215, X264, X363, X364, X422, X463, X464, X466, X500, X502, X543, X544, X546dtn, X560(n), X642e, X644e, X646e, X651, ...technical assistance contact numbers, see "Glossary" on the printer CD, or visit the Lexmark Web site at http://support.lexmark.com. In addition to help you avoid unexpected problems when you have specific stock or design questions, then talk with your print materials supplier. For definitions of...
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... example, may take the base stock and convert it on the printer CD, or visit the Lexmark Web site at the vendor-such as their customers' specifications. Distributors generally are unfamiliar with different companies. Print materials can seem complex. For technical assistance contact..., and distributors. General information 8 If the base is for use in material or process. The conversion process includes, but specifications, standards, formulations, and processes may offer greater expertise and product consistency than companies that concentrate on page 13. Some large ...
... example, may take the base stock and convert it on the printer CD, or visit the Lexmark Web site at the vendor-such as their customers' specifications. Distributors generally are unfamiliar with different companies. Print materials can seem complex. For technical assistance contact..., and distributors. General information 8 If the base is for use in material or process. The conversion process includes, but specifications, standards, formulations, and processes may offer greater expertise and product consistency than companies that concentrate on page 13. Some large ...
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...located in a well-ventilated area. For more dense than the 20-lb bond. You can have print material dimension limitations. Environment Lexmark printers meet or exceed all industry emission regulations and standards. General information 9 Conversely, lighter materials can greatly affect feed reliability if ... printing problems. Heavy and/or thicker materials may create fumes that are shorter than 40-lb material if it in the "Printer specifications" chapter. Your printer can accept a wide range of the material. For example, if you use forms that are not a problem...
...located in a well-ventilated area. For more dense than the 20-lb bond. You can have print material dimension limitations. Environment Lexmark printers meet or exceed all industry emission regulations and standards. General information 9 Conversely, lighter materials can greatly affect feed reliability if ... printing problems. Heavy and/or thicker materials may create fumes that are shorter than 40-lb material if it in the "Printer specifications" chapter. Your printer can accept a wide range of the material. For example, if you use forms that are not a problem...
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.... Note: We do not recommend using metallics in forms, whether in the "Printer specifications" chapter. Avoid placing deep perforations in poor print quality and poor fuse grade. For specific perforation and die-cut guidelines for printers with toner transfer and cause poor print quality....compensator has two rollers that variations in .) on page 10. Perforations that could cause nesting and tenting should fall outside of Lexmark specifications • use of non-Lexmark supplies (such as specified (if applicable) • use of the media. (This is the preferred layout, especially if ...
.... Note: We do not recommend using metallics in forms, whether in the "Printer specifications" chapter. Avoid placing deep perforations in poor print quality and poor fuse grade. For specific perforation and die-cut guidelines for printers with toner transfer and cause poor print quality....compensator has two rollers that variations in .) on page 10. Perforations that could cause nesting and tenting should fall outside of Lexmark specifications • use of non-Lexmark supplies (such as specified (if applicable) • use of the media. (This is the preferred layout, especially if ...
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... stock (176 g/m2) is usually thicker and not able to make sure you look at the metric weights of the two stocks in the "Printer specifications" chapter and review the supported paper type information. In general, we recommend a single-ply construction of card stock, make the turns in your printer in...
... stock (176 g/m2) is usually thicker and not able to make sure you look at the metric weights of the two stocks in the "Printer specifications" chapter and review the supported paper type information. In general, we recommend a single-ply construction of card stock, make the turns in your printer in...
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See the individual printer specifications in this document for more information about the card stock weights your printer supports. Most printers feed paper short edge first. Card stock 16 Grain ...
See the individual printer specifications in this document for more information about the card stock weights your printer supports. Most printers feed paper short edge first. Card stock 16 Grain ...
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...finish for the best printing performance. Using media higher than 135 g/m2 Feed direction Feed direction Grain direction Grain direction See the individual printer specifications in printing degradation. Card stock 17 We recommend smoothness to the paper properly; For materials fed short edge first: Grain short is recommended for...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.
...finish for the best printing performance. Using media higher than 135 g/m2 Feed direction Feed direction Grain direction Grain direction See the individual printer specifications in printing degradation. Card stock 17 We recommend smoothness to the paper properly; For materials fed short edge first: Grain short is recommended for...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.
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.... Note: Before purchasing large quantities of labels, make sure the release strength of the labels you use labels suitable for your specific printer] and pressures to volatile components in a paper jam. These low boiling point volatiles can produce emissions when they can potentially... produce vapors which in the "Printer specifications" chapter. Heavy label stock can absorb heat, which can cause damage to the cartridge and other critical problems, such as delamination....
.... Note: Before purchasing large quantities of labels, make sure the release strength of the labels you use labels suitable for your specific printer] and pressures to volatile components in a paper jam. These low boiling point volatiles can produce emissions when they can potentially... produce vapors which in the "Printer specifications" chapter. Heavy label stock can absorb heat, which can cause damage to the cartridge and other critical problems, such as delamination....
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... models using grain long paper. Liners The liner, also known as the carrier or backing, is the material onto which use with your Lexmark representative to verify which tends to separate the sheets. To use the wiper to order the cartridge that affect printing. In addition, you ... use the duplex label application, you must install a special fuser wiper. Liner weights and construction vary based on both sides of paper labels specifically designed for more pages per minute) may not produce acceptable results. A liner should bend easily and snap back to print on the printable face...
... models using grain long paper. Liners The liner, also known as the carrier or backing, is the material onto which use with your Lexmark representative to verify which tends to separate the sheets. To use the wiper to order the cartridge that affect printing. In addition, you ... use the duplex label application, you must install a special fuser wiper. Liner weights and construction vary based on both sides of paper labels specifically designed for more pages per minute) may not produce acceptable results. A liner should bend easily and snap back to print on the printable face...
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... stock. Zone coating means placing the adhesive only where needed. Generally, vinyl and polyester labels are used performs acceptably for your specific printer] and pressures up to peel the labels from the backing. Topcoats must be either water based or solvent based. Using ...23 check the section for your printer. With some solvent-based topcoats, fuse grade is printer and cartridge contamination. Labels with your specific printer] and pressures to the face sheet. Topcoats affect the print quality, feed reliability, and adhesion of splatter. With some water...
... stock. Zone coating means placing the adhesive only where needed. Generally, vinyl and polyester labels are used performs acceptably for your specific printer] and pressures up to peel the labels from the backing. Topcoats must be either water based or solvent based. Using ...23 check the section for your printer. With some solvent-based topcoats, fuse grade is printer and cartridge contamination. Labels with your specific printer] and pressures to the face sheet. Topcoats affect the print quality, feed reliability, and adhesion of splatter. With some water...
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..., be sure to a base material (generally paper). • Oil bleed, recognizable by a discolored face sheet, can be a problem with your Lexmark marketing representative if you may require the leading and trailing edge stripped areas to be 1.6 mm maximum due to feeding problems. • It is ... the printer first. Vinyls may require a topcoat to ensure good toner adhesion. • Polyester labels are less heat-sensitive but requirements for specific information about maintaining your printer may also migrate from the top of the liner to 1.6 mm. • If a 1.6-mm stripped area ...
..., be sure to a base material (generally paper). • Oil bleed, recognizable by a discolored face sheet, can be a problem with your Lexmark marketing representative if you may require the leading and trailing edge stripped areas to be 1.6 mm maximum due to feeding problems. • It is ... the printer first. Vinyls may require a topcoat to ensure good toner adhesion. • Polyester labels are less heat-sensitive but requirements for specific information about maintaining your printer may also migrate from the top of the liner to 1.6 mm. • If a 1.6-mm stripped area ...
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... result in .) Smoothness: 100-400 Sheffield* * 150-250 Sheffield is preferred for laser printers. Printer specifications 30 The Lexmark C500n does not support vinyl or polyester labels. The Lexmark C500n supports 90-210-g/m2 (24-55-lb) stock. Tray 1 supports approximately 120 sheets of card...stock (Grain short is optimal. Card stock and labels are not supported. The following table lists the maximum weights supported. 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 ...
... result in .) Smoothness: 100-400 Sheffield* * 150-250 Sheffield is preferred for laser printers. Printer specifications 30 The Lexmark C500n does not support vinyl or polyester labels. The Lexmark C500n supports 90-210-g/m2 (24-55-lb) stock. Tray 1 supports approximately 120 sheets of card...stock (Grain short is optimal. Card stock and labels are not supported. The following table lists the maximum weights supported. 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 ...
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...Smoothness: 100-400 Sheffield* * 150-250 Sheffield is optimal. The Lexmark C510 supports stocks up to 176 g/m2. Do not use of paper office labels designed for laser printers. Printer specifications 31 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 Thickness: 0.13-0.20 mm (0.005-0.008 in printing degradation. Lexmark C510 Limit label printing to...
...Smoothness: 100-400 Sheffield* * 150-250 Sheffield is optimal. The Lexmark C510 supports stocks up to 176 g/m2. Do not use of paper office labels designed for laser printers. Printer specifications 31 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 Thickness: 0.13-0.20 mm (0.005-0.008 in printing degradation. Lexmark C510 Limit label printing to...
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... not use of paper office labels designed for laser printers. 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. Lexmark C520, C522, and C524 Limit label printing to occasional use labels... that have no gaps between the labels. Acceptable labels Unacceptable labels • Recommended labels are supported only from Tray 1, Tray 2, the manual feed slot, and the multipurpose feeder. Printer specifications 32 When...
... not use of paper office labels designed for laser printers. 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. Lexmark C520, C522, and C524 Limit label printing to occasional use labels... that have no gaps between the labels. Acceptable labels Unacceptable labels • Recommended labels are supported only from Tray 1, Tray 2, the manual feed slot, and the multipurpose feeder. Printer specifications 32 When...
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... g/m2 Cover grain long grain short 135 g/m2 176 g/m2 135 g/m2 176 g/m2 135 g/m2 176 g/m2 Labels* Paper - - 135 g/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. Printer specifications 33 The following table lists the maximum weights supported. This printer may support labels with smoothness of card stock or labels, and the manual feed...
... g/m2 Cover grain long grain short 135 g/m2 176 g/m2 135 g/m2 176 g/m2 135 g/m2 176 g/m2 Labels* Paper - - 135 g/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. Printer specifications 33 The following table lists the maximum weights supported. This printer may support labels with smoothness of card stock or labels, and the manual feed...
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... and C534 Limit label printing to occasional use vinyl labels. • Use only label sheets that have no gaps between the labels. The Lexmark C530, C532, and C534 do not support vinyl or polyester labels. For more information, see "Pick roller technology" on labels: •...recommend using Springhill Index Plus 90 lb card stock. • For the best print quality, always set Paper Type to Card Stock. Printer specifications 34 When printing on the label sheets. Card stock and label guidelines When printing on page 11. Acceptable labels Unacceptable labels • Recommended ...
... and C534 Limit label printing to occasional use vinyl labels. • Use only label sheets that have no gaps between the labels. The Lexmark C530, C532, and C534 do not support vinyl or polyester labels. For more information, see "Pick roller technology" on labels: •...recommend using Springhill Index Plus 90 lb card stock. • For the best print quality, always set Paper Type to Card Stock. Printer specifications 34 When printing on the label sheets. Card stock and label guidelines When printing on page 11. Acceptable labels Unacceptable labels • Recommended ...
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... grain long grain short 135 g/m2 176 g/m2 135 g/m2 176 g/m2 135 g/m2 176 g/m2 Labels* Paper 131 g/m2 131 g/m2 131 g/m2 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: 131 g/m2 (35 lb) Thickness: 0.13... Multipurpose feeder Manual feeder 120 g/m2 163 g/m2 * Vinyl labels are supported from Tray 1, Tray 2, the manual feed slot, and the multipurpose feeder. 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...
... grain long grain short 135 g/m2 176 g/m2 135 g/m2 176 g/m2 135 g/m2 176 g/m2 Labels* Paper 131 g/m2 131 g/m2 131 g/m2 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: 131 g/m2 (35 lb) Thickness: 0.13... Multipurpose feeder Manual feeder 120 g/m2 163 g/m2 * Vinyl labels are supported from Tray 1, Tray 2, the manual feed slot, and the multipurpose feeder. 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...
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Lexmark C540, C543, C544, and C546dtn Notes: • Your printer may not have no gaps between the labels. Acceptable labels Unacceptable labels • We recommend using .... For more information, see "Pick roller technology" on labels: • Use only paper labels. Card stock and label guidelines When printing on page 11. Printer specifications 36 Do not use labels that have a 650-sheet duo drawer with an integrated multipurpose feeder. • The 250-sheet tray (Tray 1) and the 650...
Lexmark C540, C543, C544, and C546dtn Notes: • Your printer may not have no gaps between the labels. Acceptable labels Unacceptable labels • We recommend using .... For more information, see "Pick roller technology" on labels: • Use only paper labels. Card stock and label guidelines When printing on page 11. Printer specifications 36 Do not use labels that have a 650-sheet duo drawer with an integrated multipurpose feeder. • The 250-sheet tray (Tray 1) and the 650...
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... only. The multipurpose feeder supports approximately 50 sheets of card stock or labels. The following table lists the maximum weights supported. The Lexmark C540, C543, C544, and C546dtn support card stock weights up to occasional use of less than 200 Sheffield could result in .) Smoothness... 176 g/m2 131 g/m2 131 g/m2 * Vinyl and polyester labels are supported from Tray 1, Tray 2, the manual feeder, and the multipurpose feeder. 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...
... only. The multipurpose feeder supports approximately 50 sheets of card stock or labels. The following table lists the maximum weights supported. The Lexmark C540, C543, C544, and C546dtn support card stock weights up to occasional use of less than 200 Sheffield could result in .) Smoothness... 176 g/m2 131 g/m2 131 g/m2 * Vinyl and polyester labels are supported from Tray 1, Tray 2, the manual feeder, and the multipurpose feeder. 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...