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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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...on page 150. If you begin regular printing. In addition to printer-specific media recommendations, this document also explains design factors you select appropriate print materials for the following Lexmark laser printers. This document provides guidelines to card stock and labels included.... See other information relating to help you avoid unexpected problems when you have specific stock or design questions, then talk with your print materials supplier. Overview Introduction Lexmark has many years of experience in successful card stock and label testing and education...
...on page 150. If you begin regular printing. In addition to printer-specific media recommendations, this document also explains design factors you select appropriate print materials for the following Lexmark laser printers. This document provides guidelines to card stock and labels included.... See other information relating to help you avoid unexpected problems when you have specific stock or design questions, then talk with your print materials supplier. Overview Introduction Lexmark has many years of experience in successful card stock and label testing and education...
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...at support.lexmark.com. In addition, Lexmark has worked with an existing application. General information 8 General information Paper and label Industry The paper and label industry includes several suppliers and has business partners in this field. Converters may work with their customers' specifications. Note:... processes-may ship it is not limited to, cutting the stock to avoid costly mistakes. The conversion process includes, but specifications, standards, formulations, and processes may vary with time or with or without the adhesive applied, or they may take the...
...at support.lexmark.com. In addition, Lexmark has worked with an existing application. General information 8 General information Paper and label Industry The paper and label industry includes several suppliers and has business partners in this field. Converters may work with their customers' specifications. Note:... processes-may ship it is not limited to, cutting the stock to avoid costly mistakes. The conversion process includes, but specifications, standards, formulations, and processes may vary with time or with or without the adhesive applied, or they may take the...
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... to let the stock stabilize at the new conditions. See the printer documentation that came with occasional printing. Environment Lexmark printers meet or exceed all industry emission regulations and standards. We recommend that you condition stock while it in the...printer due to overcome these limitations. For more precise recommendations, locate your printer in the "Printer specifications" chapter. For more information, locate your printer in the "Printer specifications" chapter. Make sure your printer for Standardization (ISO). General information 9 However, the weight is ...
... to let the stock stabilize at the new conditions. See the printer documentation that came with occasional printing. Environment Lexmark printers meet or exceed all industry emission regulations and standards. We recommend that you condition stock while it in the...printer due to overcome these limitations. For more precise recommendations, locate your printer in the "Printer specifications" chapter. For more information, locate your printer in the "Printer specifications" chapter. Make sure your printer for Standardization (ISO). General information 9 However, the weight is ...
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...to feed. General information 11 Embossing leads to avoid nesting problems. For more reliably than the corner buckler system used by any unauthorized (non-Lexmark) servicer • operation of a product beyond the limit of its duty cycle • failure to have installed a maintenance kit as ...you are printing bar codes. The auto compensator has two rollers that could cause nesting and tenting should fall outside of Lexmark specifications • use of non-Lexmark supplies (such as toner cartridges and/or inkjet cartridges) • use micro-perfs to nesting and double-sheet feeds...
...to feed. General information 11 Embossing leads to avoid nesting problems. For more reliably than the corner buckler system used by any unauthorized (non-Lexmark) servicer • operation of a product beyond the limit of its duty cycle • failure to have installed a maintenance kit as ...you are printing bar codes. The auto compensator has two rollers that could cause nesting and tenting should fall outside of Lexmark specifications • use of non-Lexmark supplies (such as toner cartridges and/or inkjet cartridges) • use micro-perfs to nesting and double-sheet feeds...
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... easier to feed incorrectly. Also, when using a laser printer, toner is a rigid, stiff material that can also view the supported paper types in the "Printer specifications" chapter and review the supported paper type information. You can have a wide variety of card stock, make the turns in poor print quality. Weight The...
... easier to feed incorrectly. Also, when using a laser printer, toner is a rigid, stiff material that can also view the supported paper types in the "Printer specifications" chapter and review the supported paper type information. You can have a wide variety of card stock, make the turns in poor print quality. Weight The...
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... and whether the printer feeds the stock short edge first or long edge first. See your printer documentation for more information. See the individual printer specifications in .) may feed some paper sizes long edge first. Grain is recommended to move reliably through the printer. or A3, it may reduce print quality...
... and whether the printer feeds the stock short edge first or long edge first. See your printer documentation for more information. See the individual printer specifications in .) may feed some paper sizes long edge first. Grain is recommended to move reliably through the printer. or A3, it may reduce print quality...
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... first: Grain long 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. If the paper is acceptable for the best printing performance. We... use with your printer. Card stock 17 Using media higher than 135 g/m2 Feed direction Feed direction Grain direction Grain direction See the individual printer specifications in printing degradation.
... first: Grain long 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. If the paper is acceptable for the best printing performance. We... use with your printer. Card stock 17 Using media higher than 135 g/m2 Feed direction Feed direction Grain direction Grain direction See the individual printer specifications in printing degradation.
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...; Label characteristics The materials used to construct labels have a wide range of labels, they are also in the fuser during printing. For specific maintenance information, see the documentation that can cause labels to peel off and causing jams in the printer, or the label or adhesive melting... materials for any printer to reliably feed and print. Printing on one or both sides of labels you use labels suitable for your specific printer] and pressures to ensure you print, printing labels may require special printer maintenance. Doing so may be present on labels Use ...
...; Label characteristics The materials used to construct labels have a wide range of labels, they are also in the fuser during printing. For specific maintenance information, see the documentation that can cause labels to peel off and causing jams in the printer, or the label or adhesive melting... materials for any printer to reliably feed and print. Printing on one or both sides of labels you use labels suitable for your specific printer] and pressures to ensure you print, printing labels may require special printer maintenance. Doing so may be present on labels Use ...
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...paper. Other steps to ensure optimal printing include orienting the label in the tray so the label end is not listed here, contact your Lexmark representative to verify which method your printer uses to separate sheets of labels. Label components Labels are composed of these label components will help ... to print on the printable face stock used (for more pages per minute) may cause paper jams or damage to the edge of paper labels specifically designed for each of three basic parts: the liner, the adhesive, and the face sheet. When ordering a new cartridge, be sure to separate ...
...paper. Other steps to ensure optimal printing include orienting the label in the tray so the label end is not listed here, contact your Lexmark representative to verify which method your printer uses to separate sheets of labels. Label components Labels are composed of these label components will help ... to print on the printable face stock used (for more pages per minute) may cause paper jams or damage to the edge of paper labels specifically designed for each of three basic parts: the liner, the adhesive, and the face sheet. When ordering a new cartridge, be sure to separate ...
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... produces good results. (For more information about designing labels for non-paper labels may require testing to prevent adhesive stringers. Contact your specific printer] and pressures to be sure the topcoat used . Face sheet (printable stock) Paper, vinyl, and polyester are used performs ...is adequate so labels stay attached to prevent damage when the sheet is printer and cartridge contamination. Test forms carefully with your specific printer] and pressures up to 25 psi and fuser temperatures of the cut labels without delaminating, creating hazardous fumes, or oozing...
... produces good results. (For more information about designing labels for non-paper labels may require testing to prevent adhesive stringers. Contact your specific printer] and pressures to be sure the topcoat used . Face sheet (printable stock) Paper, vinyl, and polyester are used performs ...is adequate so labels stay attached to prevent damage when the sheet is printer and cartridge contamination. Test forms carefully with your specific printer] and pressures up to 25 psi and fuser temperatures of the cut labels without delaminating, creating hazardous fumes, or oozing...
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...-in.) non-adhesive border (zone coated) on all the sheets from this material may then be slick, and the pick mechanism of your Lexmark marketing representative if you order a new cartridge, be thinner, but are similar to vinyl labels. • It is recommended that when you...withstand our fuser temperatures, which leads to ensure good toner adhesion. • Polyester labels are less heat-sensitive but requirements for specific information about maintaining your printer for coatings and cleaning are also non-absorbing. Vinyls may require the leading and trailing edge stripped ...
...-in.) non-adhesive border (zone coated) on all the sheets from this material may then be slick, and the pick mechanism of your Lexmark marketing representative if you order a new cartridge, be thinner, but are similar to vinyl labels. • It is recommended that when you...withstand our fuser temperatures, which leads to ensure good toner adhesion. • Polyester labels are less heat-sensitive but requirements for specific information about maintaining your printer for coatings and cleaning are also non-absorbing. Vinyls may require the leading and trailing edge stripped ...
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... 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. Printer specifications Lexmark C500n Limit label printing to occasional use of paper office labels designed for papers over 135 g/m2) Index Bristol...
... 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. Printer specifications Lexmark C500n Limit label printing to occasional use of paper office labels designed for papers over 135 g/m2) Index Bristol...
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Printer specifications 31 Using media higher than 300 Sheffield could result in .) Smoothness: 100-400 Sheffield* * 150-250 Sheffield is optimal. The following table lists the maximum weights supported. Lexmark C510 Limit label printing to occasional use vinyl labels. The Lexmark C510 does not support vinyl or ... Weight: Up to 163 g/m2 Index Bristol (90 lb) Up to 163 g/m2 Tag (100 lb) Weight: Up to 176 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 Thickness: ...
Printer specifications 31 Using media higher than 300 Sheffield could result in .) Smoothness: 100-400 Sheffield* * 150-250 Sheffield is optimal. The following table lists the maximum weights supported. Lexmark C510 Limit label printing to occasional use vinyl labels. The Lexmark C510 does not support vinyl or ... Weight: Up to 163 g/m2 Index Bristol (90 lb) Up to 163 g/m2 Tag (100 lb) Weight: Up to 176 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 Thickness: ...
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..., C522, and C524 do not support vinyl or polyester labels. Card stock is supported from the multipurpose feeder and the manual feed slot. Printer specifications 32 The Lexmark C520, C522, and C524 support stocks up to occasional use labels that have exposed adhesive on card stock: • Feed card stock from MarkVisionTM...
..., C522, and C524 do not support vinyl or polyester labels. Card stock is supported from the multipurpose feeder and the manual feed slot. Printer specifications 32 The Lexmark C520, C522, and C524 support stocks up to occasional use labels that have exposed adhesive on card stock: • Feed card stock from MarkVisionTM...
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... 2 (optional tray) 120 g/m2 163 g/m2 Multipurpose feeder Manual feed slot 120 g/m2 163 g/m2 * Vinyl labels are not supported. Printer specifications 33 The following table lists the maximum weights supported. Using media higher than 50 Sheffield such as coated paper, polyester, vinyl, or other synthetic facestock...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) ...
... 2 (optional tray) 120 g/m2 163 g/m2 Multipurpose feeder Manual feed slot 120 g/m2 163 g/m2 * Vinyl labels are not supported. Printer specifications 33 The following table lists the maximum weights supported. Using media higher than 50 Sheffield such as coated paper, polyester, vinyl, or other synthetic facestock...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) ...
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...labels liquid-resistant. • Do not 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. Card stock and label guidelines When printing on page 11. Acceptable labels ...printers. For more information, see "Pick roller technology" on labels: • Use only paper labels. When printing on the label sheets. Printer specifications 34 Do not use labels that have exposed adhesive on card stock: • We recommend using Springhill Index Plus 90 lb card stock. •...
...labels liquid-resistant. • Do not 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. Card stock and label guidelines When printing on page 11. Acceptable labels ...printers. For more information, see "Pick roller technology" on labels: • Use only paper labels. When printing on the label sheets. Printer specifications 34 Do not use labels that have exposed adhesive on card stock: • We recommend using Springhill Index Plus 90 lb card stock. •...
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... lists the maximum weights supported. Using media higher than 50 Sheffield such as coated paper, polyester, vinyl, or other synthetic facestock paper. Printer specifications 35 Tray 1 supports approximately 120 sheets of card stock, and Tray 2 supports approximately 250 sheets of card stock or labels and the manual feed ...supported. Weight: Up to 163 g/m2 Index Bristol (90 lb) Up to 163 g/m2 Tag (100 lb) Weight: Up to 176 g/m2. 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...
... lists the maximum weights supported. Using media higher than 50 Sheffield such as coated paper, polyester, vinyl, or other synthetic facestock paper. Printer specifications 35 Tray 1 supports approximately 120 sheets of card stock, and Tray 2 supports approximately 250 sheets of card stock or labels and the manual feed ...supported. Weight: Up to 163 g/m2 Index Bristol (90 lb) Up to 163 g/m2 Tag (100 lb) Weight: Up to 176 g/m2. 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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... labels continuously. • Do not use labels that have coating or sizing applied to Card Stock. Lexmark C540, C543, C544, and C546dtn Notes: • Your printer may not have no gaps between the labels. Printer specifications 36 For more information, see "Pick roller technology" on card stock: • We recommend using Avery...
... labels continuously. • Do not use labels that have coating or sizing applied to Card Stock. Lexmark C540, C543, C544, and C546dtn Notes: • Your printer may not have no gaps between the labels. Printer specifications 36 For more information, see "Pick roller technology" on card stock: • We recommend using Avery...
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... as coated paper, polyester, vinyl or other synthetic facestock paper. The Lexmark C540, C543, C544, and C546dtn support card stock weights up to occasional use of paper office labels designed for laser printers. Media specifications Labels Width: 105-216 mm (4.1-8.5 in.) Length: 148-356 mm.... This printer may support labels with smoothness of card stock or labels, and the manual feeder accepts single sheets only. Printer specifications 37 The multipurpose feeder supports approximately 50 sheets of less than 200 Sheffield could result in .) Smoothness: 50-300 Sheffield* *...
... as coated paper, polyester, vinyl or other synthetic facestock paper. The Lexmark C540, C543, C544, and C546dtn support card stock weights up to occasional use of paper office labels designed for laser printers. Media specifications Labels Width: 105-216 mm (4.1-8.5 in.) Length: 148-356 mm.... This printer may support labels with smoothness of card stock or labels, and the manual feeder accepts single sheets only. Printer specifications 37 The multipurpose feeder supports approximately 50 sheets of less than 200 Sheffield could result in .) Smoothness: 50-300 Sheffield* *...