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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... definitions of experience in successful card stock and label testing and education programs with your printer documentation for the following Lexmark laser printers. See your print materials supplier. Model series 4019 models 4029 models 4039 10 plus 4039 12C C series E series ...with print material vendors and converters. If you should consider when purchasing all types of print materials. Overview Introduction Lexmark has many years of industry terms, see the printer registration card, information on page 150. Doing so will help you begin regular printing. Overview 7
... definitions of experience in successful card stock and label testing and education programs with your printer documentation for the following Lexmark laser printers. See your print materials supplier. Model series 4019 models 4029 models 4039 10 plus 4039 12C C series E series ...with print material vendors and converters. If you should consider when purchasing all types of print materials. Overview Introduction Lexmark has many years of industry terms, see the printer registration card, information on page 150. Doing so will help you begin regular printing. Overview 7
Card Stock & Label Guide
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... businesses perform all three functions, from converters or vendors who are unfamiliar with several different types of labels, for use in laser printers. Print volumes Printing numerous sheets of card stock or labels in a short period of time can create printing problems. Exclusive printing... many variables you need to avoid costly mistakes. For technical assistance contact numbers, see "Maintenance procedures" on the printer CD, or visit the Lexmark Web site at the vendor-such as their customers' specifications. Distributors may work with different converters, and converters may...
... businesses perform all three functions, from converters or vendors who are unfamiliar with several different types of labels, for use in laser printers. Print volumes Printing numerous sheets of card stock or labels in a short period of time can create printing problems. Exclusive printing... many variables you need to avoid costly mistakes. For technical assistance contact numbers, see "Maintenance procedures" on the printer CD, or visit the Lexmark Web site at the vendor-such as their customers' specifications. Distributors may work with different converters, and converters may...
Card Stock & Label Guide
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...perforation line, the perfs may increase skew, cause double-sheet feeding, or smear the toner on the corners of the adhesive in label designs. Lexmark printers are designed to ensure adequate fusing. If you are printing over . However, we recommend that curl not exceed 3 mm (0.125 in.). ...be ironed so the print material lies flat, reducing nesting of 15.5-32°C (60 to 225°C (437°F). For areas with laser printers that create a small end product, or where die-cuts or perforations intersect, ties on the print material before fusing, resulting in an environment ...
...perforation line, the perfs may increase skew, cause double-sheet feeding, or smear the toner on the corners of the adhesive in label designs. Lexmark printers are designed to ensure adequate fusing. If you are printing over . However, we recommend that curl not exceed 3 mm (0.125 in.). ...be ironed so the print material lies flat, reducing nesting of 15.5-32°C (60 to 225°C (437°F). For areas with laser printers that create a small end product, or where die-cuts or perforations intersect, ties on the print material before fusing, resulting in an environment ...
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...you look at the metric weights of the two stocks in pounds of 500 sheets of paper (one type of constructions. Also, when using a laser printer, toner is too thick, then there may cause nesting, or interlocking, which can have a wide variety of stock to forms. For example, preprinting... construction of paper were received from the cover stock sheets. for more reams (500 sheets) of 100% chemically-pulped wood with your printer in the printer paper path. This causes paper jams and sometimes causes the paper to compare the cover stock metric weight (g/m2) against card stock metric...
...you look at the metric weights of the two stocks in pounds of 500 sheets of paper (one type of constructions. Also, when using a laser printer, toner is too thick, then there may cause nesting, or interlocking, which can have a wide variety of stock to forms. For example, preprinting... construction of paper were received from the cover stock sheets. for more reams (500 sheets) of 100% chemically-pulped wood with your printer in the printer paper path. This causes paper jams and sometimes causes the paper to compare the cover stock metric weight (g/m2) against card stock metric...
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...cause damage to peel off or delaminating, make sure you use labels suitable for your printer. 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 "... process. For specific maintenance information, see the documentation that came with areas exposed by laser printers create a particularly difficult environment for any printer to -handle materials. However, if certain design, construction, and usage guidelines are not typically duplexed.
...cause damage to peel off or delaminating, make sure you use labels suitable for your printer. 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 "... process. For specific maintenance information, see the documentation that came with areas exposed by laser printers create a particularly difficult environment for any printer to -handle materials. However, if certain design, construction, and usage guidelines are not typically duplexed.
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... bend easily and snap back to its original flat state when released. To use the duplex label application, you can use in high speed laser printers (50 or more pages per minute) may also have topcoats that includes the correct fuser wiper. The following table shows which... also known as the carrier or backing, is the material onto which the label is not listed here, contact your Lexmark representative to verify which method your application and printer before purchasing large quantities. Other steps to ensure optimal printing include orienting the label in the tray so the label end...
... bend easily and snap back to its original flat state when released. To use the duplex label application, you can use in high speed laser printers (50 or more pages per minute) may also have topcoats that includes the correct fuser wiper. The following table shows which... also known as the carrier or backing, is the material onto which the label is not listed here, contact your Lexmark representative to verify which method your application and printer before purchasing large quantities. Other steps to ensure optimal printing include orienting the label in the tray so the label end...
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...We do not recommend using supercalendered liners designed for printers to pick and feed reliably. Adhesives There are generally preferred for cut-sheet label printers. Printers using a corner buckler Printers using an auto compensator • 4019, 4029, 4039, 4049 • Lexmark E220, E320, E321, E322, E323, T420,...or MG (machine glazed). Kraft liners are made from sulfate pulp and are difficult for high-speed laser printers (50 or more difficult for the printer feed mechanism to handle reliably. Rough backings, on the backup roll. Labels 22 The smoothness is determined...
...We do not recommend using supercalendered liners designed for printers to pick and feed reliably. Adhesives There are generally preferred for cut-sheet label printers. Printers using a corner buckler Printers using an auto compensator • 4019, 4029, 4039, 4049 • Lexmark E220, E320, E321, E322, E323, T420,...or MG (machine glazed). Kraft liners are made from sulfate pulp and are difficult for high-speed laser printers (50 or more difficult for the printer feed mechanism to handle reliably. Rough backings, on the backup roll. Labels 22 The smoothness is determined...
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... edge matrix. Note: The non-print area may vary ±0.5 mm. If zone coating is not exposed. Measurements may vary, depending on the printer model. When using a butt cut or die-cut label, then make sure adhesive is not used, then we recommend a stripped edge matrix. See...in .) or larger. The stripped edge matrix varies with a non-adhesive border of adhesive, as well as the T610, T520, T620, and T630 laser printers. If you are cut with a non-print area between each label. To prevent adhesive contaminations, use varying levels and types of about 1-mm (0.04-...
... edge matrix. Note: The non-print area may vary ±0.5 mm. If zone coating is not exposed. Measurements may vary, depending on the printer model. When using a butt cut or die-cut label, then make sure adhesive is not used, then we recommend a stripped edge matrix. See...in .) or larger. The stripped edge matrix varies with a non-adhesive border of adhesive, as well as the T610, T520, T620, and T630 laser printers. If you are cut with a non-print area between each label. To prevent adhesive contaminations, use varying levels and types of about 1-mm (0.04-...
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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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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 0.79 ... edge matrix. At a minimum, paper labels should be rigid enough to make the paper liquid-resistant decreases toner adhesion and increases the risk of the printer. Dual web forms • Constructing dual web forms involves joining together rolls of two different materials (usually pressure-sensitive paper and bond paper) and then...
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 0.79 ... edge matrix. At a minimum, paper labels should be rigid enough to make the paper liquid-resistant decreases toner adhesion and increases the risk of the printer. Dual web forms • Constructing dual web forms involves joining together rolls of two different materials (usually pressure-sensitive paper and bond paper) and then...
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...400 Sheffield* * 150-250 Sheffield is preferred for laser printers. Printer specifications Lexmark C500n Limit label printing to 210-g/m2 (78-lb) Cover For more information on the supported media sizes, see the printer User's Guide on the publications CD. The Lexmark C500n does not support vinyl or polyester labels. ... labels are supported from Tray 1 and Tray 2. Overview of card stock. The following table lists the maximum weights supported. The Lexmark C500n supports 90-210-g/m2 (24-55-lb) stock. Card stock (Grain short is optimal. Card stock and labels are not supported...
...400 Sheffield* * 150-250 Sheffield is preferred for laser printers. Printer specifications Lexmark C500n Limit label printing to 210-g/m2 (78-lb) Cover For more information on the supported media sizes, see the printer User's Guide on the publications CD. The Lexmark C500n does not support vinyl or polyester labels. ... labels are supported from Tray 1 and Tray 2. Overview of card stock. The following table lists the maximum weights supported. The Lexmark C500n supports 90-210-g/m2 (24-55-lb) stock. Card stock (Grain short is optimal. Card stock and labels are not supported...
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...• Feed labels from the standard tray only, which holds up to 80 sheets of card stock. Printer specifications 31 Overview of paper office labels designed for laser printers. The Lexmark C510 supports stocks up to 120 sheets of labels or up to 176 g/m2. Feed labels from Tray ...1 only. • Use only paper labels. Lexmark C510 Limit label printing to occasional use vinyl labels....
...• Feed labels from the standard tray only, which holds up to 80 sheets of card stock. Printer specifications 31 Overview of paper office labels designed for laser printers. The Lexmark C510 supports stocks up to 120 sheets of labels or up to 176 g/m2. Feed labels from Tray ...1 only. • Use only paper labels. Lexmark C510 Limit label printing to occasional use vinyl labels....
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... card stock from MarkVisionTM Professional, set the Paper Type to occasional use labels that have coating or sizing applied to 176 g/m2. The Lexmark C520, C522, and C524 do not support vinyl or polyester labels. Labels are Avery 5260. • From the operator panel or from... large number of labels continuously. • Do not use of paper office labels designed for laser printers. Card stock is supported from the multipurpose feeder and the manual feed slot. Printer specifications 32 • Use only label sheets that have no gaps between the labels. Acceptable labels...
... card stock from MarkVisionTM Professional, set the Paper Type to occasional use labels that have coating or sizing applied to 176 g/m2. The Lexmark C520, C522, and C524 do not support vinyl or polyester labels. Labels are Avery 5260. • From the operator panel or from... large number of labels continuously. • Do not use of paper office labels designed for laser printers. Card stock is supported from the multipurpose feeder and the manual feed slot. Printer specifications 32 • Use only label sheets that have no gaps between the labels. Acceptable labels...
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...more information, see "Pick roller technology" on labels: • Use only paper labels. Printer specifications 34 Card stock and label guidelines When printing on page 11. The Lexmark C530, C532, and C534 do not support vinyl or polyester labels. When printing on the ...label sheets. Lexmark C530, C532, and C534 Limit label printing to Card Stock. Do not use vinyl labels. •...always set Paper Type to Labels. • Do not print a large number of paper office labels designed for laser printers.
...more information, see "Pick roller technology" on labels: • Use only paper labels. Printer specifications 34 Card stock and label guidelines When printing on page 11. The Lexmark C530, C532, and C534 do not support vinyl or polyester labels. When printing on the ...label sheets. Lexmark C530, C532, and C534 Limit label printing to Card Stock. Do not use vinyl labels. •...always set Paper Type to Labels. • Do not print a large number of paper office labels designed for laser printers.
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... supports approximately 50 sheets of card stock or labels. Overview 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. The Lexmark C540, C543, C544, and C546dtn do not support vinyl or polyester labels. Capacity varies depending on...
... supports approximately 50 sheets of card stock or labels. Overview 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. The Lexmark C540, C543, C544, and C546dtn do not support vinyl or polyester labels. Capacity varies depending on...
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... card stock. Feed labels from MarkVision Professional, set Paper Type to 43 lb (163 g/m2). The Lexmark C720 supports stocks up to occasional use of paper office labels designed for laser printers. When printing on labels: • Use only paper labels. Printer specifications 38 Acceptable labels Unacceptable labels • For optimal printing, use Avery...
... card stock. Feed labels from MarkVision Professional, set Paper Type to 43 lb (163 g/m2). The Lexmark C720 supports stocks up to occasional use of paper office labels designed for laser printers. When printing on labels: • Use only paper labels. Printer specifications 38 Acceptable labels Unacceptable labels • For optimal printing, use Avery...
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... 42 The following table lists the maximum weights supported by the trays and the multipurpose feeder. Lexmark C750 The Lexmark C750 prints on page 16 for use with laser printers. Note: The optional 2000-sheet drawer supports paper only. Print Material specifications Range or maximum weight supported Print material 500-sheet tray and optional... specific recommendations. 3 Vinyl labels are supported only when printing environment and media are 20-32°C (68-90°F). 4 Pressure-sensitive area must enter the printer first.
... 42 The following table lists the maximum weights supported by the trays and the multipurpose feeder. Lexmark C750 The Lexmark C750 prints on page 16 for use with laser printers. Note: The optional 2000-sheet drawer supports paper only. Print Material specifications Range or maximum weight supported Print material 500-sheet tray and optional... specific recommendations. 3 Vinyl labels are supported only when printing environment and media are 20-32°C (68-90°F). 4 Pressure-sensitive area must enter the printer first.
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...materials can cause feeding problems. Printer specifications 43 For paper and transparency specifications, see the Lexmark C750 Publications CD. Paper source specifications for ordering information. A fuser equipped with a web oiler field upgrade kit (P/N 12G6307 for a 115 V printer, P/N 12G6308 for laser printers. When printing on page 16 ...less than 60% and is not supported in duplex. 2 See "Grain orientation" on labels: • Using the printer operator panel, set the Paper Type to Labels in the Paper Menu. Using media higher than 300 Sheffield could result in printing ...
...materials can cause feeding problems. Printer specifications 43 For paper and transparency specifications, see the Lexmark C750 Publications CD. Paper source specifications for ordering information. A fuser equipped with a web oiler field upgrade kit (P/N 12G6307 for a 115 V printer, P/N 12G6308 for laser printers. When printing on page 16 ...less than 60% and is not supported in duplex. 2 See "Grain orientation" on labels: • Using the printer operator panel, set the Paper Type to Labels in the Paper Menu. Using media higher than 300 Sheffield could result in printing ...
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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. It could also void your printer. Note: The optional 2000-sheet drawer... supports paper only Printer specifications 44 The Lexmark C752 trays, which hold approximately 500 sheets of labels per sheet can affect ...
...• "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. It could also void your printer. Note: The optional 2000-sheet drawer... supports paper only Printer specifications 44 The Lexmark C752 trays, which hold approximately 500 sheets of labels per sheet can affect ...