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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If you should consider when purchasing all types of print materials. See your printer documentation for the following Lexmark laser printers. For definitions of industry terms, see the printer registration card, information on page 150. Overview 7 Model series 4019 models 4029 models 4039 10 ...and terms. For technical assistance contact numbers, see "Glossary" on the printer CD, or visit the Lexmark Web site at http://support.lexmark.com. See other information relating to printer-specific media recommendations, this document also explains design factors you have specific stock...
If you should consider when purchasing all types of print materials. See your printer documentation for the following Lexmark laser printers. For definitions of industry terms, see the printer registration card, information on page 150. Overview 7 Model series 4019 models 4029 models 4039 10 ...and terms. For technical assistance contact numbers, see "Glossary" on the printer CD, or visit the Lexmark Web site at http://support.lexmark.com. See other information relating to printer-specific media recommendations, this document also explains design factors you have specific stock...
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... or papers that performed satisfactorily in the past may offer greater expertise and product consistency than companies that critical factors at support.lexmark.com. Be aware that concentrate on large rolls or in a cut -sheet product designed for each specific application. These companies...print materials, because there are too many variables you need to distribution. Using materials from manufacturing to address for use in laser printers. General information Paper and label Industry The paper and label industry includes several suppliers and has business partners in this field....
... or papers that performed satisfactorily in the past may offer greater expertise and product consistency than companies that critical factors at support.lexmark.com. Be aware that concentrate on large rolls or in a cut -sheet product designed for each specific application. These companies...print materials, because there are too many variables you need to distribution. Using materials from manufacturing to address for use in laser printers. General information Paper and label Industry The paper and label industry includes several suppliers and has business partners in this field....
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... tearing at the perforation line, the perfs may be thoroughly dry before using offset powders or other foreign materials to ensure adequate fusing. Lexmark printers are designed to operate in a temperature range of 15.5-32°C (60 to 90°F) with no roll-over a preprinted area... label or a card stock design. Most label manufacturers recommend printing in a temperature range of 18-24°C (65-75°F) with laser printers that can melt and damage the fuser assembly. If perforations tent, or crease at perforations and die-cuts during the conversion process are removed...
... tearing at the perforation line, the perfs may be thoroughly dry before using offset powders or other foreign materials to ensure adequate fusing. Lexmark printers are designed to operate in a temperature range of 15.5-32°C (60 to 90°F) with no roll-over a preprinted area... label or a card stock design. Most label manufacturers recommend printing in a temperature range of 18-24°C (65-75°F) with laser printers that can melt and damage the fuser assembly. If perforations tent, or crease at perforations and die-cuts during the conversion process are removed...
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...ream). Before purchasing large quantities of card stock, make the turns in the printer paper path. Confusion often arises when specifying the basis weight of card stock. The basis weight is a term used in laser printing. It is easier to make sure you look at the metric weights.... In general, we recommend a single-ply construction of the cover stock. Also, when using a laser printer, toner is heavier than the sheet size of 100% chemically-pulped wood with your printer is able to another, the basis weights are not always easily comparable. This causes paper jams and ...
...ream). Before purchasing large quantities of card stock, make the turns in the printer paper path. Confusion often arises when specifying the basis weight of card stock. The basis weight is a term used in laser printing. It is easier to make sure you look at the metric weights.... In general, we recommend a single-ply construction of the cover stock. Also, when using a laser printer, toner is heavier than the sheet size of 100% chemically-pulped wood with your printer is able to another, the basis weights are not always easily comparable. This causes paper jams and ...
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... to construct labels have a wide range of the label sheet successfully. Do not feed labels through the printer more information about labels and laser printer characteristics to ensure you print, printing labels may result in thick, difficult-to withstand the temperature and pressure... during a paper jam. Labels are also in the "Printer specifications" chapter. Depending on one or both sides of properties that came with areas exposed by laser printers create a particularly difficult environment for any printer to the special construction of face sheets (printable stock), ...
... to construct labels have a wide range of the label sheet successfully. Do not feed labels through the printer more information about labels and laser printer characteristics to ensure you print, printing labels may result in thick, difficult-to withstand the temperature and pressure... during a paper jam. Labels are also in the "Printer specifications" chapter. Depending on one or both sides of properties that came with areas exposed by laser printers create a particularly difficult environment for any printer to the special construction of face sheets (printable stock), ...
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... orienting the label in the tray so the label end is fed into the printer first, and using a corner buckler rather than grain short paper, which the label is not listed here, contact your Lexmark representative to verify which use an auto compensator. As with any material with duplexed... the form remains bent, it possible to order the cartridge that affect printing. To use the duplex label application, you can use in high speed laser printers (50 or more information, see "Face sheet (printable stock)" on both sides of three basic parts: the liner, the adhesive, and the face ...
... orienting the label in the tray so the label end is fed into the printer first, and using a corner buckler rather than grain short paper, which the label is not listed here, contact your Lexmark representative to verify which use an auto compensator. As with any material with duplexed... the form remains bent, it possible to order the cartridge that affect printing. To use the duplex label application, you can use in high speed laser printers (50 or more information, see "Face sheet (printable stock)" on both sides of three basic parts: the liner, the adhesive, and the face ...
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... affect print quality. Since there is a stripped area of a maximum of times the paper passes through the printer may affect print quality. 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, Lx, Rx •...-sensitive constructions use Kraft liners or bleached Kraft liners. An MF has varying degrees of pressure-sensitive constructions using supercalendered liners designed for high-speed laser printers (50 or more difficult for cut-sheet label...
... affect print quality. Since there is a stripped area of a maximum of times the paper passes through the printer may affect print quality. 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, Lx, Rx •...-sensitive constructions use Kraft liners or bleached Kraft liners. An MF has varying degrees of pressure-sensitive constructions using supercalendered liners designed for high-speed laser printers (50 or more difficult for cut-sheet label...
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...warranties. To prevent adhesive contaminations, use varying levels and types of adhesive, as well as the T610, T520, T620, and T630 laser printers. Note: The non-print area may vary ±0.5 mm. Adhesive can ooze from all corners and make sure adhesive contamination does ...not occur. Measurements may vary, depending on the printer model. If zone coating is not exposed. Stripped edge matrix guidelines Face type Total weight of face stock, liner, and adhesive materials. ...
...warranties. To prevent adhesive contaminations, use varying levels and types of adhesive, as well as the T610, T520, T620, and T630 laser printers. Note: The non-print area may vary ±0.5 mm. Adhesive can ooze from all corners and make sure adhesive contamination does ...not occur. Measurements may vary, depending on the printer model. If zone coating is not exposed. Stripped edge matrix guidelines Face type Total weight of face stock, liner, and adhesive materials. ...
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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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Labels 27 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 ... to a cut sheet product. • This construction requires a stripped edge matrix. Dual web forms • Constructing dual web forms involves joining together rolls of the printer. At a minimum, paper labels should be rigid enough to withstand the pick force of two different materials (usually pressure-sensitive paper and bond paper) and...
Labels 27 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 ... to a cut sheet product. • This construction requires a stripped edge matrix. Dual web forms • Constructing dual web forms involves joining together rolls of the printer. At a minimum, paper labels should be rigid enough to withstand the pick force of two different materials (usually pressure-sensitive paper and bond paper) and...
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...short is optimal. The Lexmark C500n supports 90-210-g/m2 (24-55-lb) stock. Tray 1 supports approximately 120 sheets of card stock and Tray 2 supports up 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. Using media higher than 300 Sheffield could result in .) Smoothness: 100-400 Sheffield* * 150-250 Sheffield is preferred for laser printers. Overview of card stock and label support Paper source Tray 1 (standard tray) Tray 2 (optional tray) * Vinyl labels are supported from Tray 1 ...
...short is optimal. The Lexmark C500n supports 90-210-g/m2 (24-55-lb) stock. Tray 1 supports approximately 120 sheets of card stock and Tray 2 supports up 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. Using media higher than 300 Sheffield could result in .) Smoothness: 100-400 Sheffield* * 150-250 Sheffield is preferred for laser printers. Overview of card stock and label support Paper source Tray 1 (standard tray) Tray 2 (optional tray) * Vinyl labels are supported from Tray 1 ...
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... designed for laser printers. Using media higher than 300 Sheffield could result in .) Smoothness: 100-400 Sheffield* * 150-250 Sheffield is optimal. Weight: Up to 163 g/m2 Index Bristol (90 lb) Up to 163 g/m2 Tag (100 lb) Weight: Up to occasional use vinyl labels. Lexmark C510 Limit ...up to 80 sheets of labels or up to 120 sheets of card stock. The Lexmark C510 supports stocks up to 176 g/m2. The following table lists the maximum weights supported. Printer specifications 31 The Lexmark C510 does not support vinyl or polyester labels. Feed labels from Tray 1 only. ...
... designed for laser printers. Using media higher than 300 Sheffield could result in .) Smoothness: 100-400 Sheffield* * 150-250 Sheffield is optimal. Weight: Up to 163 g/m2 Index Bristol (90 lb) Up to 163 g/m2 Tag (100 lb) Weight: Up to occasional use vinyl labels. Lexmark C510 Limit ...up to 80 sheets of labels or up to 120 sheets of card stock. The Lexmark C510 supports stocks up to 176 g/m2. The following table lists the maximum weights supported. Printer specifications 31 The Lexmark C510 does not support vinyl or polyester labels. Feed labels from Tray 1 only. ...
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.... • For the best print quality, always set the Paper Type to Labels. • Do not print a large number of paper office labels designed for laser printers. The Lexmark C520, C522, and C524 support stocks up to occasional use labels that have no gaps between the labels. The... the labels liquid-resistant. • Do not use of labels continuously. • Do not use labels that have coating or sizing applied to Card Stock. Lexmark C520, C522, and C524 Limit label printing to 176 g/m2. • Use only label sheets that have exposed adhesive on card stock: • Feed ...
.... • For the best print quality, always set the Paper Type to Labels. • Do not print a large number of paper office labels designed for laser printers. The Lexmark C520, C522, and C524 support stocks up to occasional use labels that have no gaps between the labels. The... the labels liquid-resistant. • Do not use of labels continuously. • Do not use labels that have coating or sizing applied to Card Stock. Lexmark C520, C522, and C524 Limit label printing to 176 g/m2. • Use only label sheets that have exposed adhesive on card stock: • Feed ...
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...8226; Recommended labels are Avery 5260. • From the printer control panel or from MarkVision Professional, set Paper Type to Card Stock. Do not use labels that have exposed adhesive on labels: • Use only paper labels. Lexmark C530, C532, and C534 Limit label printing to make the... continuously. • Do not use labels that have coating or sizing applied to occasional use of paper office labels designed for laser printers. Card stock and label guidelines When printing on the label sheets. The Lexmark C530, C532, and C534 do not support vinyl or polyester labels.
...8226; Recommended labels are Avery 5260. • From the printer control panel or from MarkVision Professional, set Paper Type to Card Stock. Do not use labels that have exposed adhesive on labels: • Use only paper labels. Lexmark C530, C532, and C534 Limit label printing to make the... continuously. • Do not use labels that have coating or sizing applied to occasional use of paper office labels designed for laser printers. Card stock and label guidelines When printing on the label sheets. The Lexmark C530, C532, and C534 do not support vinyl or polyester labels.
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... degradation. Capacity varies depending on the publications CD. Printer specifications 37 The Lexmark C540, C543, C544, and C546dtn support card stock weights up to occasional use of paper office labels designed for laser printers. This printer may support labels with smoothness of card stock and label...in .) Smoothness: 50-300 Sheffield* * 50-150 Sheffield is optimal. For more information on the supported media sizes, see the printer User's Guide on label material and construction. Using media higher than 50 Sheffield, such as coated paper, polyester, vinyl or other ...
... degradation. Capacity varies depending on the publications CD. Printer specifications 37 The Lexmark C540, C543, C544, and C546dtn support card stock weights up to occasional use of paper office labels designed for laser printers. This printer may support labels with smoothness of card stock and label...in .) Smoothness: 50-300 Sheffield* * 50-150 Sheffield is optimal. For more information on the supported media sizes, see the printer User's Guide on label material and construction. Using media higher than 50 Sheffield, such as coated paper, polyester, vinyl or other ...
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... Professional, set Paper Type to 43 lb (163 g/m2). 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 80 sheets of labels continuously. • Do not use... liquid-resistant. • Do not use of card stock. Lexmark C720 Limit label printing to 120 sheets of paper office labels designed for laser printers. Card stock and label guidelines When printing on page 11. The Lexmark C720 supports stocks up to occasional use labels that have no...
... Professional, set Paper Type to 43 lb (163 g/m2). 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 80 sheets of labels continuously. • Do not use... liquid-resistant. • Do not use of card stock. Lexmark C720 Limit label printing to 120 sheets of paper office labels designed for laser printers. Card stock and label guidelines When printing on page 11. The Lexmark C720 supports stocks up to occasional use labels that have no...
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The Lexmark C750 trays, which hold approximately 500 sheets of 75 g/m2 paper, reliably feed all supported media. Print Material specifications Range or maximum weight supported Print ... the printer first. The Lexmark C750 paper feeding mechanism uses advanced technology that enhances feeding reliability. Note: The optional 2000-sheet drawer supports paper only. Printer specifications 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.
The Lexmark C750 trays, which hold approximately 500 sheets of 75 g/m2 paper, reliably feed all supported media. Print Material specifications Range or maximum weight supported Print ... the printer first. The Lexmark C750 paper feeding mechanism uses advanced technology that enhances feeding reliability. Note: The optional 2000-sheet drawer supports paper only. Printer specifications 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.
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...see the Lexmark C750 Publications CD. x 14 in.) Multipurpose feeder* 148 x 210 mm (5.83 x 8.27 in.) 215.9 x 355.6 mm (8.5 x 14 in.) 69.85 x 127 mm (2.75 in . A fuser equipped with a web oiler field upgrade kit (P/N 12G6307 for a 115 V printer, P/N ... in.) 215.9 x 355.6 mm (8.5 in . Combining print materials can cause feeding problems. Printer specifications 43 Paper source specifications for a 220 V printer). Contact your local service representative for laser printers. When printing on page 16 for specific recommendations. 3 Vinyl labels are supported only when printing ...
...see the Lexmark C750 Publications CD. x 14 in.) Multipurpose feeder* 148 x 210 mm (5.83 x 8.27 in.) 215.9 x 355.6 mm (8.5 x 14 in.) 69.85 x 127 mm (2.75 in . A fuser equipped with a web oiler field upgrade kit (P/N 12G6307 for a 115 V printer, P/N ... in.) 215.9 x 355.6 mm (8.5 in . Combining print materials can cause feeding problems. Printer specifications 43 Paper source specifications for a 220 V printer). Contact your local service representative for laser printers. When printing on page 16 for specific recommendations. 3 Vinyl labels are supported only when printing ...
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... • "Maintenance 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. When feeding labels, the number of 75 g/m2 paper, reliably feed all...
... • "Maintenance 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. When feeding labels, the number of 75 g/m2 paper, reliably feed all...