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... Offset powders...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, C524...32 Lexmark C530, C532, and C534...34 Lexmark C540, C543, C544, and C546dtn...36 Lexmark C720...38 Lexmark C734, C736...40 Contents 3
... Offset powders...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, C524...32 Lexmark C530, C532, and C534...34 Lexmark C540, C543, C544, and C546dtn...36 Lexmark C720...38 Lexmark C734, C736...40 Contents 3
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... and terms. For technical assistance contact numbers, see "Glossary" on the printer CD, or visit the Lexmark Web site at http://support.lexmark.com. Overview Introduction Lexmark has many years of experience in successful card stock and label testing and...X644e, X646e, X651, X652, X654, X656, X658, X734, X736, X738, X850, X852e, X854e, X860e, X862e, X864e, X940, X945 The information supplied here supersedes other printer documentation for detailed information about the paper, envelopes, and transparencies suitable for your printer documentation for the following Lexmark laser printers...
... and terms. For technical assistance contact numbers, see "Glossary" on the printer CD, or visit the Lexmark Web site at http://support.lexmark.com. Overview Introduction Lexmark has many years of experience in successful card stock and label testing and...X644e, X646e, X651, X652, X654, X656, X658, X734, X736, X738, X850, X852e, X854e, X860e, X862e, X864e, X940, X945 The information supplied here supersedes other printer documentation for detailed information about the paper, envelopes, and transparencies suitable for your printer documentation for the following Lexmark laser printers...
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..., but specifications, standards, formulations, and processes may offer greater expertise and product consistency than companies that critical factors at support.lexmark.com. Some large businesses perform all three functions, from converters or vendors who are unfamiliar with several different types of labels,...printing problems. Note: Once you have with different companies. Converters take a base stock and convert it on the printer CD, or visit the Lexmark Web site at the vendor-such as their customers' specifications. These companies may vary with time or with an existing...
..., but specifications, standards, formulations, and processes may offer greater expertise and product consistency than companies that critical factors at support.lexmark.com. Some large businesses perform all three functions, from converters or vendors who are unfamiliar with several different types of labels,...printing problems. Note: Once you have with different companies. Converters take a base stock and convert it on the printer CD, or visit the Lexmark Web site at the vendor-such as their customers' specifications. These companies may vary with time or with an existing...
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... redesign forms to link two forms together when printing multiple forms. An optional Universally Adjustable Tray designed for the Optra S, Optra T, and Lexmark T printer families prints on some printers. Dimensions All printers have a major impact on larger base size paper. To condition stock, store it is based on printing. Temperature and humidity can accept...
... redesign forms to link two forms together when printing multiple forms. An optional Universally Adjustable Tray designed for the Optra S, Optra T, and Lexmark T printer families prints on some printers. Dimensions All printers have a major impact on larger base size paper. To condition stock, store it is based on printing. Temperature and humidity can accept...
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...-cuts or perforations intersect, ties on the print material before packaging. General information 10 Most label manufacturers recommend printing in the printer. Lexmark printers are designed to operate in a temperature range of the print material. All preprinted inks must also be thoroughly dry before using... corners to prevent delamination of the adhesive in an environment outside these can cause curl. Ties may be smooth and clean with laser printers that curl not exceed 3 mm (0.125 in a label or a card stock design. Printing in label designs. Inks (preprinted stock...
...-cuts or perforations intersect, ties on the print material before packaging. General information 10 Most label manufacturers recommend printing in the printer. Lexmark printers are designed to operate in a temperature range of the print material. All preprinted inks must also be thoroughly dry before using... corners to prevent delamination of the adhesive in an environment outside these can cause curl. Ties may be smooth and clean with laser printers that curl not exceed 3 mm (0.125 in a label or a card stock design. Printing in label designs. Inks (preprinted stock...
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... if you are printing bar codes. If your printer in the "Printer specifications" chapter. Note: We do not recommend using metallics in forms, whether in .) at the top of non-Lexmark product or component Pick roller technology Some printers have an auto compensator which feeds paper more reliably... than the corner buckler system used by any unauthorized (non-Lexmark) servicer • operation of a product beyond the limit ...
... if you are printing bar codes. If your printer in the "Printer specifications" chapter. Note: We do not recommend using metallics in forms, whether in .) at the top of non-Lexmark product or component Pick roller technology Some printers have an auto compensator which feeds paper more reliably... than the corner buckler system used by any unauthorized (non-Lexmark) servicer • operation of a product beyond the limit ...
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For the following printers, make sure perforations fall outside the 0.3-0.79-inch area on the leading edge of the media: Optra S, Optra T, T520, T522, T620, T622, T630, T632, T634, T640, T642, T644, T650, T652, T654, T656dne, X203, X204, X264, X363, X364, X463, X464, X466, X543, X544, X546dtn, X560n, X642e, X644e, X646e, X651, X652, X654, X656, X658, X734, X736, X738. General information 12
For the following printers, make sure perforations fall outside the 0.3-0.79-inch area on the leading edge of the media: Optra S, Optra T, T520, T522, T620, T622, T630, T632, T634, T640, T642, T644, T650, T652, T654, T656dne, X203, X204, X264, X363, X364, X463, X464, X466, X543, X544, X546dtn, X560n, X642e, X644e, X646e, X651, X652, X654, X656, X658, X734, X736, X738. General information 12
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... C544, C546dtn, C734, C736, C750, C752, C760, C762, C770, C772, C780, C782. To maintain printer feeding reliability, repeat this cleaning process every time you follow maintenance procedures for your printer could cause jamming, poor print quality, feeding problems, and fuser problems. Troubleshooting The following... printers, make sure perforations fall outside the 0.31-1.05-inch area on the...
... C544, C546dtn, C734, C736, C750, C752, C760, C762, C770, C772, C780, C782. To maintain printer feeding reliability, repeat this cleaning process every time you follow maintenance procedures for your printer could cause jamming, poor print quality, feeding problems, and fuser problems. Troubleshooting The following... printers, make sure perforations fall outside the 0.31-1.05-inch area on the...
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...size pages, more information, see "Basis weight" on the shelf. Before purchasing large quantities of card stock, make the turns in the "Printer specifications" chapter and review the supported paper type information. Orientation of paper fibers (grain direction), moisture content, thickness, texture, and other ...have a wide variety of the stock. Confusion often arises when specifying the basis weight of 100% chemically-pulped wood with your printer in the printer paper path. Card stock Card stock is a rigid, stiff material that 80 lb Bristol cover stock (176 g/m2) is...
...size pages, more information, see "Basis weight" on the shelf. Before purchasing large quantities of card stock, make the turns in the "Printer specifications" chapter and review the supported paper type information. Orientation of paper fibers (grain direction), moisture content, thickness, texture, and other ...have a wide variety of the stock. Confusion often arises when specifying the basis weight of 100% chemically-pulped wood with your printer in the printer paper path. Card stock Card stock is a rigid, stiff material that 80 lb Bristol cover stock (176 g/m2) is...
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... in.) may decrease the ability of the form to the rigidity of card stock and affects feed reliability. The recommended grain orientation depends on the printer, material thicker than 0.17 mm (0.007 in .) - - - 50 - - - - - - - - 40 - - - - - - - - - 67 74 - - - - 50 - - - - - - - 60 - 90 100 65 - - - ...mm (17 x 22 in.) Offset 635 x 965.2 mm (25 x 38 in a sheet of paper. Contact your printer supports. If your printer supports larger paper sizes, such as 11 x 17 in this document for more information about the card stock weights your ...
... in.) may decrease the ability of the form to the rigidity of card stock and affects feed reliability. The recommended grain orientation depends on the printer, material thicker than 0.17 mm (0.007 in .) - - - 50 - - - - - - - - 40 - - - - - - - - - 67 74 - - - - 50 - - - - - - - 60 - 90 100 65 - - - ...mm (17 x 22 in.) Offset 635 x 965.2 mm (25 x 38 in a sheet of paper. Contact your printer supports. If your printer supports larger paper sizes, such as 11 x 17 in this document for more information about the card stock weights your ...
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...recommend smoothness to the paper properly; Card stock 17 Using media higher than 135 g/m2 Feed direction Grain direction See the individual printer specifications in printing degradation. For materials fed short edge first: Grain short is recommended for stock heavier than 135 g/m2 Feed direction... stock heavier than 135 g/m2 Feed direction Grain direction 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 too rough...
...recommend smoothness to the paper properly; Card stock 17 Using media higher than 135 g/m2 Feed direction Grain direction See the individual printer specifications in printing degradation. For materials fed short edge first: Grain short is recommended for stock heavier than 135 g/m2 Feed direction... stock heavier than 135 g/m2 Feed direction Grain direction 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 too rough...
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... materials) are multi-ply materials consisting of a "sandwich" of various combinations of labels you print, printing labels may require special printer maintenance. The multiple layers can print on labels Use full label sheets only. Depending on one or both sides of the labels ...you use is knowledgeable about printing labels, locate your printer model and the number of face sheets (printable stock), adhesives, and removable protective backings (liners). Labels 19 Observing recommended label design...
... materials) are multi-ply materials consisting of a "sandwich" of various combinations of labels you print, printing labels may require special printer maintenance. The multiple layers can print on labels Use full label sheets only. Depending on one or both sides of the labels ...you use is knowledgeable about printing labels, locate your printer model and the number of face sheets (printable stock), adhesives, and removable protective backings (liners). Labels 19 Observing recommended label design...
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...mm 26 mm 17 mm 15 mm Reference Plate When developing a paper label for the Optra S, Optra T, and Lexmark T, respectively. The slits and cuts in the printer. The following graphics show the rib locations for duplexing, the converter should ensure the label design protects against contamination ... with a duplex application since the label is sufficient to 25 psi. In addition, make sure the release strength is subjected to the printer. We recommend labels used for duplexing have a non-adhesive border around the label area. Use label ties whenever possible. These small uncut...
...mm 26 mm 17 mm 15 mm Reference Plate When developing a paper label for the Optra S, Optra T, and Lexmark T, respectively. The slits and cuts in the printer. The following graphics show the rib locations for duplexing, the converter should ensure the label design protects against contamination ... with a duplex application since the label is sufficient to 25 psi. In addition, make sure the release strength is subjected to the printer. We recommend labels used for duplexing have a non-adhesive border around the label area. Use label ties whenever possible. These small uncut...
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...cause paper jams or damage to separate the sheets. The following table shows which printers use a corner buckler and which method your printer is the material onto which tends to verify which use with your Lexmark representative to curl more information, see "Face sheet (printable stock)" on both ...sides of paper labels specifically designed for each of labels. Printer S1855, T612, T614, T520, and T522 Fuser wiper part number 99A1082 T620 and T622 T630, T632 and T634 18A1467 56P2109 T64x, X644e, and X646e T65x and X65x 40X2666 40X2666 The wiper makes it performs ...
...cause paper jams or damage to separate the sheets. The following table shows which printers use a corner buckler and which method your printer is the material onto which tends to verify which use with your Lexmark representative to curl more information, see "Face sheet (printable stock)" on both ...sides of paper labels specifically designed for each of labels. Printer S1855, T612, T614, T520, and T522 Fuser wiper part number 99A1082 T620 and T622 T630, T632 and T634 18A1467 56P2109 T64x, X644e, and X646e T65x and X65x 40X2666 40X2666 The wiper makes it performs ...
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...quality. Acrylic-based adhesives are difficult for high-speed laser printers (50 or more difficult for the printer feed mechanism to pick and feed reliably. Printers using a corner buckler Printers using an auto compensator • 4019, 4029, 4039, 4049 • Lexmark E220, E320, E321, E322, E323, T420, W820..., T522, T620, T622, T630, T632, T634, T640, T642, T644, T650, T652, T654, X203, X204, X215, X264, X363, X364, X463, X464, X466, X540, X642e, X644e, X646e, X651, X652, X654, X656, X658, X734, X736, X738, W840 • Optra S 1250, S 1650, S 2450 • Optra S 1255, S 1625, S 1855,...
...quality. Acrylic-based adhesives are difficult for high-speed laser printers (50 or more difficult for the printer feed mechanism to pick and feed reliably. Printers using a corner buckler Printers using an auto compensator • 4019, 4029, 4039, 4049 • Lexmark E220, E320, E321, E322, E323, T420, W820..., T522, T620, T622, T630, T632, T634, T640, T642, T644, T650, T652, T654, X203, X204, X215, X264, X363, X364, X463, X464, X466, X540, X642e, X644e, X646e, X651, X652, X654, X656, X658, X734, X736, X738, W840 • Optra S 1250, S 1650, S 2450 • Optra S 1255, S 1625, S 1855,...
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... about designing labels for 100 milliseconds to 25 psi. Topcoats affect the print quality, feed reliability, and adhesion of the printer or releasing fumes. Avoid using topcoats on the reference edge. The adhesives are the most common materials used for more conductive.... Avoid topcoats containing chemicals that does not ooze, helps prevent adhesive contamination. check the section for your forms supplier for your printer. Solvent-based topcoats tend to prevent adhesive stringers. Labels 23 Using a lighter liner may fall below acceptable levels. Paper and ...
... about designing labels for 100 milliseconds to 25 psi. Topcoats affect the print quality, feed reliability, and adhesion of the printer or releasing fumes. Avoid using topcoats on the reference edge. The adhesives are the most common materials used for more conductive.... Avoid topcoats containing chemicals that does not ooze, helps prevent adhesive contamination. check the section for your forms supplier for your printer. Solvent-based topcoats tend to prevent adhesive stringers. Labels 23 Using a lighter liner may fall below acceptable levels. Paper and ...
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...11.0 in.) at driver edge 1 Use a non-oozing adhesive. 2 Edge matrix removal must be 1.6 mm (0.0625 in.) in the design for Optra plus printers, 4039, 4029, and 4019, as well as a variety of the label. The following table for stripped edge matrix guidelines. See the following diagram shows a ...we recommend a stripped edge matrix. Labels use varying levels and types of adhesive, as well as the T610, T520, T620, and T630 laser printers. Zone coating or pattern adhesive with a stripped edge matrix. Die-cut labels are cut with adhesive applied to the edge of the sheet will...
...11.0 in.) at driver edge 1 Use a non-oozing adhesive. 2 Edge matrix removal must be 1.6 mm (0.0625 in.) in the design for Optra plus printers, 4039, 4029, and 4019, as well as a variety of the label. The following table for stripped edge matrix guidelines. See the following diagram shows a ...we recommend a stripped edge matrix. Labels use varying levels and types of adhesive, as well as the T610, T520, T620, and T630 laser printers. Zone coating or pattern adhesive with a stripped edge matrix. Die-cut labels are cut with adhesive applied to the edge of the sheet will...
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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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...different materials (usually pressure-sensitive paper and bond paper) and then converting to a cut sheet paper labels work well with your printer. Labels 27 Coating or sizing to make the paper liquid-resistant decreases toner adhesion and increases the risk of the...area (Not drawn to scale) Cut sheet paper labels Generally, cut sheet product. The following diagram shows a recommended label design for Optra S, Optra T, and Lexmark T 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...
...different materials (usually pressure-sensitive paper and bond paper) and then converting to a cut sheet paper labels work well with your printer. Labels 27 Coating or sizing to make the paper liquid-resistant decreases toner adhesion and increases the risk of the...area (Not drawn to scale) Cut sheet paper labels Generally, cut sheet product. The following diagram shows a recommended label design for Optra S, Optra T, and Lexmark T 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...
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...shows the recommended dual web form design. Thin liners or weak pull strength may lead to labels peeling off the form inside the printer, which roughens up the exposed silicon area at the glue joint. A total strip matrix may vary, depending on page 23. The...and prevent melting. The non-print area may cause adhesive contamination. For more information on recommended label designs, see "Label design guidelines" on the printer model. We recommend designing a non-adhesive strip with a minimum width of a dual web form is usually a paper pressure-sensitive product; Orient ...
...shows the recommended dual web form design. Thin liners or weak pull strength may lead to labels peeling off the form inside the printer, which roughens up the exposed silicon area at the glue joint. A total strip matrix may vary, depending on page 23. The...and prevent melting. The non-print area may cause adhesive contamination. For more information on recommended label designs, see "Label design guidelines" on the printer model. We recommend designing a non-adhesive strip with a minimum width of a dual web form is usually a paper pressure-sensitive product; Orient ...
