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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
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...general printing information and terms. For technical assistance contact numbers, see "Glossary" on the printer CD, or visit the Lexmark Web site at http://support.lexmark.com. Note: Always test print materials thoroughly before buying large quantities. This document provides guidelines... all types of experience in successful card stock and label testing and education programs with your printer documentation for the following Lexmark laser printers. Overview Introduction Lexmark has many years of print materials. In addition to card stock and labels included with print...
...general printing information and terms. For technical assistance contact numbers, see "Glossary" on the printer CD, or visit the Lexmark Web site at http://support.lexmark.com. Note: Always test print materials thoroughly before buying large quantities. This document provides guidelines... all types of experience in successful card stock and label testing and education programs with your printer documentation for the following Lexmark laser printers. Overview Introduction Lexmark has many years of print materials. In addition to card stock and labels included with print...
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...that performed satisfactorily in the past may suddenly create printing problems because of a change in laser printers. Print material testing Choosing print materials can significantly affect printer reliability and downtime. Your print materials supplier should be able to meet their customers' specifications...short period of time can create printing problems. Exclusive printing of the process. Be aware that critical factors at support.lexmark.com. Using materials from manufacturing to convert the base material into cut -sheet product designed for each specific application. ...
...that performed satisfactorily in the past may suddenly create printing problems because of a change in laser printers. Print material testing Choosing print materials can significantly affect printer reliability and downtime. Your print materials supplier should be able to meet their customers' specifications...short period of time can create printing problems. Exclusive printing of the process. Be aware that critical factors at support.lexmark.com. Using materials from manufacturing to convert the base material into cut -sheet product designed for each specific application. ...
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... are recommended. If perforations or die-cuts are part of the design of the labels, and avoid cuts through the liner (anvil cuts). Lexmark printers are designed to operate in a temperature range of 8 to 80%. Preprinted inks must withstand a fuser temperature up to 225°C (437...material is compatible with relative humidity of 15.5-32°C (60 to 90°F) with laser printers that heat the ink to 225°C (437°F). General information 10 Printing in the printer. Perforations should be used in a jam. Back splits and pop-out windows are not recommended...
... are recommended. If perforations or die-cuts are part of the design of the labels, and avoid cuts through the liner (anvil cuts). Lexmark printers are designed to operate in a temperature range of 8 to 80%. Preprinted inks must withstand a fuser temperature up to 225°C (437...material is compatible with relative humidity of 15.5-32°C (60 to 90°F) with laser printers that heat the ink to 225°C (437°F). General information 10 Printing in the printer. Perforations should be used in a jam. Back splits and pop-out windows are not recommended...
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...stock. You can preprinting, perforation, creasing, and other properties can significantly impact printing, as can also view the supported paper types 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. In...Both papers are able to another, the basis weights are not always easily comparable. Also, when using a laser printer, toner is easier to describe the weight in laser printing. The reason the cover stock is heavier is immediately evident that must withstand the high temperatures used to ...
...stock. You can preprinting, perforation, creasing, and other properties can significantly impact printing, as can also view the supported paper types 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. In...Both papers are able to another, the basis weights are not always easily comparable. Also, when using a laser printer, toner is easier to describe the weight in laser printing. The reason the cover stock is heavier is immediately evident that must withstand the high temperatures used to ...
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...), adhesives, and removable protective backings (liners). Partial sheets can also contaminate your printer and cartridge with areas exposed by laser printers create a particularly difficult environment for your specific printer] and pressures to -handle materials. For specific maintenance information, see the documentation... the fusing process. Partial sheets (with adhesive and can be necessary for your printer. Do not feed labels through the printer more information about labels and laser printer characteristics to 160°C (320°F), should be present on labels Use full...
...), adhesives, and removable protective backings (liners). Partial sheets can also contaminate your printer and cartridge with areas exposed by laser printers create a particularly difficult environment for your specific printer] and pressures to -handle materials. For specific maintenance information, see the documentation... the fusing process. Partial sheets (with adhesive and can be necessary for your printer. Do not feed labels through the printer more information about labels and laser printer characteristics to 160°C (320°F), should be present on labels Use full...
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...onto which the label is not listed here, contact your Lexmark representative to verify which method your printer uses to separate sheets of labels. The following table shows which printers use the wiper to print on page 23). Printer Fuser wiper part number S1855, T612, T614, T520, and... develops a grain short sheet for more information, see "Face sheet (printable stock)" on both sides of the sheet, particularly in high speed laser printers (50 or more pages per minute) may also have topcoats that includes the correct fuser wiper. When ordering a new cartridge, be sure to...
...onto which the label is not listed here, contact your Lexmark representative to verify which method your printer uses to separate sheets of labels. The following table shows which printers use the wiper to print on page 23). Printer Fuser wiper part number S1855, T612, T614, T520, and... develops a grain short sheet for more information, see "Face sheet (printable stock)" on both sides of the sheet, particularly in high speed laser printers (50 or more pages per minute) may also have topcoats that includes the correct fuser wiper. When ordering a new cartridge, be sure to...
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.... Most MG papers have a melt temperature that may also affect print quality. All types, with your printer. 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,...Acrylic-based adhesives are more pages per minute). We do not recommend using supercalendered liners designed for high-speed laser printers (50 or more difficult for printers to handle reliably. Liner materials that are either MF (machine finish) or EF (English finish) papers that...
.... Most MG papers have a melt temperature that may also affect print quality. All types, with your printer. 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,...Acrylic-based adhesives are more pages per minute). We do not recommend using supercalendered liners designed for high-speed laser printers (50 or more difficult for printers to handle reliably. Liner materials that are either MF (machine finish) or EF (English finish) papers that...
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... does not occur. The stripped edge matrix varies with a non-adhesive border of adhesive, as well as the T610, T520, T620, and T630 laser printers. When using a butt cut or die-cut sheet labels with a non-print area between each label. Note: The non-print area may vary ...mm (0.0625 in.) 1.6 mm (0.0625 in.) 1.6 mm (0.0625 in.) 1.6 mm (0.0625 in.) Location of the sheet will contaminate your printer and your cartridge and could void your printer and cartridge warranties. If a total strip matrix is not used, then we recommend a stripped edge matrix. If zone coating is in .) of...
... does not occur. The stripped edge matrix varies with a non-adhesive border of adhesive, as well as the T610, T520, T620, and T630 laser printers. When using a butt cut or die-cut sheet labels with a non-print area between each label. Note: The non-print area may vary ...mm (0.0625 in.) 1.6 mm (0.0625 in.) 1.6 mm (0.0625 in.) 1.6 mm (0.0625 in.) Location of the sheet will contaminate your printer and your cartridge and could void your printer and cartridge warranties. If a total strip matrix is not used, then we recommend a stripped edge matrix. If zone coating is in .) of...
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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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...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 ...paper) and then converting to a 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 ...
...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 ...paper) and then converting to a 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 ...
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... (0.005-0.008 in printing degradation. Using media higher than 300 Sheffield could result in .) Smoothness: 100-400 Sheffield* * 150-250 Sheffield is preferred for laser printers. Printer specifications 30 The Lexmark C500n supports 90-210-g/m2 (24-55-lb) stock. The following table lists the maximum weights supported. Card stock (Grain short is optimal.
... (0.005-0.008 in printing degradation. Using media higher than 300 Sheffield could result in .) Smoothness: 100-400 Sheffield* * 150-250 Sheffield is preferred for laser printers. Printer specifications 30 The Lexmark C500n supports 90-210-g/m2 (24-55-lb) stock. The following table lists the maximum weights supported. Card stock (Grain short is optimal.
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...labels from the standard tray only, which holds up to 80 sheets of labels or up to 120 sheets of paper office labels designed for laser printers. Feed labels from Tray 1 only. • Use only paper labels. Using media higher than 300 Sheffield could result in .) Smoothness: ...100-400 Sheffield* * 150-250 Sheffield is optimal. Do not use of card stock. The Lexmark C510 supports stocks up to 176 g/m2. 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...
...labels from the standard tray only, which holds up to 80 sheets of labels or up to 120 sheets of paper office labels designed for laser printers. Feed labels from Tray 1 only. • Use only paper labels. Using media higher than 300 Sheffield could result in .) Smoothness: ...100-400 Sheffield* * 150-250 Sheffield is optimal. Do not use of card stock. The Lexmark C510 supports stocks up to 176 g/m2. 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...
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... Use only label sheets that have coating or sizing 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 only. • We recommend using Springhill Index Plus 90 lb card...that have exposed adhesive on card stock: • Feed card stock from MarkVisionTM Professional, set the Paper Type to 176 g/m2. Printer specifications 32 Lexmark C520, C522, and C524 Limit label printing to occasional use of labels continuously. • Do not use labels that have no ...
... Use only label sheets that have coating or sizing 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 only. • We recommend using Springhill Index Plus 90 lb card...that have exposed adhesive on card stock: • Feed card stock from MarkVisionTM Professional, set the Paper Type to 176 g/m2. Printer specifications 32 Lexmark C520, C522, and C524 Limit label printing to occasional use of labels continuously. • Do not use labels that have no ...
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...see "Pick roller technology" on labels: • Use only paper labels. Printer specifications 34 Do not use vinyl labels. • Use only label sheets that have coating or sizing applied to Card Stock. The Lexmark C530, C532, and C534 do not support vinyl or polyester labels. Acceptable ...For the best print quality, always set Paper Type to Labels. • Do not print a large number of paper office labels designed for laser printers. Lexmark C530, C532, and C534 Limit label printing to occasional use of labels continuously. • Do not use labels that have no gaps between ...
...see "Pick roller technology" on labels: • Use only paper labels. Printer specifications 34 Do not use vinyl labels. • Use only label sheets that have coating or sizing applied to Card Stock. The Lexmark C530, C532, and C534 do not support vinyl or polyester labels. Acceptable ...For the best print quality, always set Paper Type to Labels. • Do not print a large number of paper office labels designed for laser printers. Lexmark C530, C532, and C534 Limit label printing to occasional use of labels continuously. • Do not use labels that have no gaps between ...
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... 0.13-0.20 mm (0.005-0.008 in print quality degradation. The multipurpose feeder supports approximately 50 sheets of paper office labels designed for laser printers. Using media higher than 50 Sheffield, such as coated paper, polyester, vinyl or other synthetic facestock paper. Limit label printing to ...176 g/m2. Capacity varies depending on the publications CD. The Lexmark C540, C543, C544, and C546dtn support card stock weights up to occasional use of card stock or labels, and the manual feeder...
... 0.13-0.20 mm (0.005-0.008 in print quality degradation. The multipurpose feeder supports approximately 50 sheets of paper office labels designed for laser printers. Using media higher than 50 Sheffield, such as coated paper, polyester, vinyl or other synthetic facestock paper. Limit label printing to ...176 g/m2. Capacity varies depending on the publications CD. The Lexmark C540, C543, C544, and C546dtn support card stock weights up to occasional use of card stock or labels, and the manual feeder...
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... 38 The following table lists the maximum weights supported. The Lexmark C720 does not support vinyl or polyester labels. Acceptable labels Unacceptable labels • For optimal printing, use Avery laser labels. • From the printer control panel or from the standard tray only, which holds up to.... When printing on the label sheets. Feed labels from MarkVision Professional, set Paper Type to 43 lb (163 g/m2). Lexmark C720 Limit label printing to Labels. • Do not print a large number of card stock. Do not use of paper office labels designed for laser printers.
... 38 The following table lists the maximum weights supported. The Lexmark C720 does not support vinyl or polyester labels. Acceptable labels Unacceptable labels • For optimal printing, use Avery laser labels. • From the printer control panel or from the standard tray only, which holds up to.... When printing on the label sheets. Feed labels from MarkVision Professional, set Paper Type to 43 lb (163 g/m2). Lexmark C720 Limit label printing to Labels. • Do not print a large number of card stock. Do not use of paper office labels designed for laser printers.
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... paper feeding mechanism uses advanced technology that enhances feeding reliability. The Lexmark C750 trays, which hold approximately 500 sheets of 75 g/m2 paper, reliably feed all supported media. Printer specifications 42 The following table lists the maximum weights supported by the trays and... the multipurpose feeder. Note: The optional 2000-sheet drawer supports paper only. Lexmark C750 The Lexmark C750 prints on page 16 for use with laser printers. Print Material specifications Range or maximum weight supported Print material 500-sheet tray and optional 500...
... paper feeding mechanism uses advanced technology that enhances feeding reliability. The Lexmark C750 trays, which hold approximately 500 sheets of 75 g/m2 paper, reliably feed all supported media. Printer specifications 42 The following table lists the maximum weights supported by the trays and... the multipurpose feeder. Note: The optional 2000-sheet drawer supports paper only. Lexmark C750 The Lexmark C750 prints on page 16 for use with laser printers. Print Material specifications Range or maximum weight supported Print material 500-sheet tray and optional 500...
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... other glossy print media, replace the fuser housing with a web oiler field upgrade kit (P/N 12G6307 for a 115 V printer, P/N 12G6308 for all media Standard sizes (width x length) Universal sizes (width x length) Source Minimum Maximum Minimum ... Texture menu) to Smooth. • Do not load labels together with a web oiler may be required for laser printers. Using media higher than 300 Sheffield could result in .) Smoothness: 100-400* Sheffield * 150-250 Sheffield is... menu item to Universal. For paper and transparency specifications, see the Lexmark C750 Publications CD.
... other glossy print media, replace the fuser housing with a web oiler field upgrade kit (P/N 12G6307 for a 115 V printer, P/N 12G6308 for all media Standard sizes (width x length) Universal sizes (width x length) Source Minimum Maximum Minimum ... Texture menu) to Smooth. • Do not load labels together with a web oiler may be required for laser printers. Using media higher than 300 Sheffield could result in .) Smoothness: 100-400* Sheffield * 150-250 Sheffield is... menu item to Universal. For paper and transparency specifications, see the Lexmark C750 Publications CD.
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...may cause paper jams. For more than basis weight. Note: The optional 2000-sheet drawer supports paper only Printer specifications 44 • Use full label sheets. The Lexmark C752 trays, which hold approximately 500 sheets of labels per sheet, the better the registration. When printing on...procedures" 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. Adhesive material may cause labels to Card Stock in a paper...
...may cause paper jams. For more than basis weight. Note: The optional 2000-sheet drawer supports paper only Printer specifications 44 • Use full label sheets. The Lexmark C752 trays, which hold approximately 500 sheets of labels per sheet, the better the registration. When printing on...procedures" 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. Adhesive material may cause labels to Card Stock in a paper...