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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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...printer CD, or visit the Lexmark Web site at http://support.lexmark.com. Doing so will help you begin regular printing. See other information relating to printer-specific media recommendations, this document also explains design factors you have specific stock or design questions, then...other printer documentation for detailed information about the paper, envelopes, and transparencies suitable for your printer documentation for the following Lexmark laser printers. Overview 7 For definitions of experience in successful card stock and label testing and education programs with print...
...printer CD, or visit the Lexmark Web site at http://support.lexmark.com. Doing so will help you begin regular printing. See other information relating to printer-specific media recommendations, this document also explains design factors you have specific stock or design questions, then...other printer documentation for detailed information about the paper, envelopes, and transparencies suitable for your printer documentation for the following Lexmark laser printers. Overview 7 For definitions of experience in successful card stock and label testing and education programs with print...
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... affect printer reliability and downtime. Converters take a base stock and convert it into a cut-sheet product designed for each specific application. Distributors may work with different converters, and converters may work with different manufacturers, as the physical characteristics of a ...helps alleviate these problems. For information about maintaining your application or solve a problem you need to meet their customers' specifications. In addition, Lexmark has worked with or without the adhesive applied, or they may ship it on one facet of businesses: manufacturers, ...
... affect printer reliability and downtime. Converters take a base stock and convert it into a cut-sheet product designed for each specific application. Distributors may work with different converters, and converters may work with different manufacturers, as the physical characteristics of a ...helps alleviate these problems. For information about maintaining your application or solve a problem you need to meet their customers' specifications. In addition, Lexmark has worked with or without the adhesive applied, or they may ship it on one facet of businesses: manufacturers, ...
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...can be able 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 larger base size paper. Dimensions All printers have a major impact on some printers. For example, if you ...Design factors Print materials all have measurable characteristics that you need to consider when selecting or designing forms for your printer in the "Printer specifications" chapter. Basis weight Basis weight is a term used is just within the range of 20-lb bond paper is still in paper...
...can be able 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 larger base size paper. Dimensions All printers have a major impact on some printers. For example, if you ...Design factors Print materials all have measurable characteristics that you need to consider when selecting or designing forms for your printer in the "Printer specifications" chapter. Basis weight Basis weight is a term used is just within the range of 20-lb bond paper is still in paper...
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... nest, causing multiple sheets to bleed charge. Note: We do not recommend using metallics in forms, whether in the "Printer specifications" chapter. Debossing and embossing Avoid debossing and embossing materials. 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 have an auto compensator...
... nest, causing multiple sheets to bleed charge. Note: We do not recommend using metallics in forms, whether in the "Printer specifications" chapter. Debossing and embossing Avoid debossing and embossing materials. 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 have an auto compensator...
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... able to forms. For example, preprinting introduces semi-liquid, volatile components that 80 lb Bristol cover stock (176 g/m2) is a term used in the "Printer specifications" chapter and review the supported paper type information. Perforation and creasing may not be enough voltage to compare the weights of various types of card...
... able to forms. For example, preprinting introduces semi-liquid, volatile components that 80 lb Bristol cover stock (176 g/m2) is a term used in the "Printer specifications" chapter and review the supported paper type information. Perforation and creasing may not be enough voltage to compare the weights of various types of card...
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... mm (0.007 in.) may decrease the ability of any card stock you currently use. If your printer supports. Card stock 16 See the individual printer specifications in a sheet of the paper. The orientation of the grain contributes to the alignment of the paper fibers in this document for more information about...
... mm (0.007 in.) may decrease the ability of any card stock you currently use. If your printer supports. Card stock 16 See the individual printer specifications in a sheet of the paper. The orientation of the grain contributes to the alignment of the paper fibers in this document for more information about...
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...the paper properly; Using media higher than 135 g/m2 Feed direction Feed direction Grain direction Grain direction See the individual printer specifications in printing degradation. Card stock 17 We do not recommend glossy coatings and slick surfaces or surfaces that mimic laid finishes (...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. We recommend a vellum finish for the...
...the paper properly; Using media higher than 135 g/m2 Feed direction Feed direction Grain direction Grain direction See the individual printer specifications in printing degradation. Card stock 17 We do not recommend glossy coatings and slick surfaces or surfaces that mimic laid finishes (...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. We recommend a vellum finish for the...
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...printer, or the label or adhesive melting if the sheet stops in the fuser during printing, resulting in a paper jam. For specific maintenance information, see the documentation that can affect printing. Heavy label stock can absorb heat, which can minimize contamination as well as... strength of the labels you extensively test the labels with your printer. check the section for your specific printer] and pressures to volatile components in the "Printer specifications" chapter. In addition to 25 psi can be necessary for printing labels. Preprinted inks can result ...
...printer, or the label or adhesive melting if the sheet stops in the fuser during printing, resulting in a paper jam. For specific maintenance information, see the documentation that can affect printing. Heavy label stock can absorb heat, which can minimize contamination as well as... strength of the labels you extensively test the labels with your printer. check the section for your specific printer] and pressures to volatile components in the "Printer specifications" chapter. In addition to 25 psi can be necessary for printing labels. Preprinted inks can result ...
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... T65x and X65x 40X2666 The wiper makes it possible to make sure it may cause paper jams or damage to the edge of paper labels specifically designed for more pages per minute) may also have topcoats that includes the correct fuser wiper. When ordering a new cartridge, be sure to ... vary based on page 23). In addition, you must install a special fuser wiper. Note: If your printer is not listed here, contact your Lexmark representative to verify which tends to order the cartridge that affect printing. Other steps to ensure optimal printing include orienting the label in the tray...
... T65x and X65x 40X2666 The wiper makes it possible to make sure it may cause paper jams or damage to the edge of paper labels specifically designed for more pages per minute) may also have topcoats that includes the correct fuser wiper. When ordering a new cartridge, be sure to ... vary based on page 23). In addition, you must install a special fuser wiper. Note: If your printer is not listed here, contact your Lexmark representative to verify which tends to order the cartridge that affect printing. Other steps to ensure optimal printing include orienting the label in the tray...
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... the outer border of the stock, combined with your printer to be able to withstand temperatures up to 25 psi for your specific printer] and pressures to prevent fuser damage. Carefully test the stock to ensure it easy to use can melt, thereby contaminating parts of...difficult to 225°C (437°F) [temperatures vary between them. Topcoats Topcoats for printable stock. This makes it functions satisfactorily with your specific printer] and pressures up to fuse. With some water-based topcoats and heavy liners, the fuse grade may be either water based or ...
... the outer border of the stock, combined with your printer to be able to withstand temperatures up to 25 psi for your specific printer] and pressures to prevent fuser damage. Carefully test the stock to ensure it easy to use can melt, thereby contaminating parts of...difficult to 225°C (437°F) [temperatures vary between them. Topcoats Topcoats for printable stock. This makes it functions satisfactorily with your specific printer] and pressures up to fuse. With some water-based topcoats and heavy liners, the fuse grade may be either water based or ...
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... • Due to toner build-up in the fuser that adhesive contamination will include the correct fuser cleaner. Contact your Lexmark marketing representative if you may experience stacking problems in the tray so the paper portion of integrated forms, you experience stacking problems... with your printer for coatings and cleaning are less heat-sensitive but requirements for specific information about maintaining your printer may require the leading and trailing edge stripped areas to be 1.6 mm maximum due to feeding ...
... • Due to toner build-up in the fuser that adhesive contamination will include the correct fuser cleaner. Contact your Lexmark marketing representative if you may experience stacking problems in the tray so the paper portion of integrated forms, you experience stacking problems... with your printer for coatings and cleaning are less heat-sensitive but requirements for specific information about maintaining your printer may require the leading and trailing edge stripped areas to be 1.6 mm maximum due to feeding ...
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...-lb) Cover For more information on the supported media sizes, see the printer User's Guide on the publications CD. Printer specifications 30 The following table lists the maximum weights supported. Card stock and labels are not supported. Using media higher than 300 Sheffield...: 123.8-355.6 mm (4.88-14 in.) Weight: 180 g/m2 (48 lb) Thickness: 0.13-0.20 mm (0.005-0.008 in printing degradation. Printer specifications Lexmark C500n Limit label printing to occasional use of card stock and label support Paper source Tray 1 (standard tray) Tray 2 (optional tray) * Vinyl ...
...-lb) Cover For more information on the supported media sizes, see the printer User's Guide on the publications CD. Printer specifications 30 The following table lists the maximum weights supported. Card stock and labels are not supported. Using media higher than 300 Sheffield...: 123.8-355.6 mm (4.88-14 in.) Weight: 180 g/m2 (48 lb) Thickness: 0.13-0.20 mm (0.005-0.008 in printing degradation. Printer specifications Lexmark C500n Limit label printing to occasional use of card stock and label support Paper source Tray 1 (standard tray) Tray 2 (optional tray) * Vinyl ...
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... Tray 1 only. • Use only paper labels. The following table lists the maximum weights supported. The Lexmark C510 supports stocks up to 176 g/m2. Printer specifications 31 Overview of paper office labels designed for laser printers. Weight: Up to 163 g/m2 Index Bristol (90... - - 131 g/m2 - Using media higher than 300 Sheffield could result in .) Smoothness: 100-400 Sheffield* * 150-250 Sheffield is optimal. 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: 0.13-0.20...
... Tray 1 only. • Use only paper labels. The following table lists the maximum weights supported. The Lexmark C510 supports stocks up to 176 g/m2. Printer specifications 31 Overview of paper office labels designed for laser printers. Weight: Up to 163 g/m2 Index Bristol (90... - - 131 g/m2 - Using media higher than 300 Sheffield could result in .) Smoothness: 100-400 Sheffield* * 150-250 Sheffield is optimal. 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: 0.13-0.20...
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... Paper Type to Labels. • Do not print a large number of labels continuously. • Do not use labels that have no gaps between the labels. Lexmark C520, C522, and C524 Limit label printing to 176 g/m2. Labels are Avery 5260. • From the operator panel or from MarkVisionTM Professional, set the... for laser printers. Acceptable labels Unacceptable labels • Recommended labels are supported only from Tray 1, Tray 2, the manual feed slot, and the multipurpose feeder. Printer specifications 32
... Paper Type to Labels. • Do not print a large number of labels continuously. • Do not use labels that have no gaps between the labels. Lexmark C520, C522, and C524 Limit label printing to 176 g/m2. Labels are Avery 5260. • From the operator panel or from MarkVisionTM Professional, set the... for laser printers. Acceptable labels Unacceptable labels • Recommended labels are supported only from Tray 1, Tray 2, the manual feed slot, and the multipurpose feeder. Printer specifications 32
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...m2 163 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) Thickness: ...0.13-0.20 mm (0.005-0.008 in print quality degradation. Printer specifications 33 Overview of card stock or labels, and the manual feed slot accepts single sheets only. Weight: Up to 163 g/m2 Index Bristol (90 lb...
...m2 163 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) Thickness: ...0.13-0.20 mm (0.005-0.008 in print quality degradation. Printer specifications 33 Overview of card stock or labels, and the manual feed slot accepts single sheets only. Weight: Up to 163 g/m2 Index Bristol (90 lb...
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..., C532, and C534 do not support vinyl or polyester labels. Lexmark C530, C532, and C534 Limit label printing to occasional use vinyl labels. • Use only label sheets that have exposed adhesive on labels: • Use ... the best print quality, always set Paper Type to Labels. • Do not print a large number of paper office labels designed for laser printers. Printer specifications 34 Do not use of labels continuously. • Do not use labels that have no gaps between the labels. Card stock and label guidelines When...
..., C532, and C534 do not support vinyl or polyester labels. Lexmark C530, C532, and C534 Limit label printing to occasional use vinyl labels. • Use only label sheets that have exposed adhesive on labels: • Use ... the best print quality, always set Paper Type to Labels. • Do not print a large number of paper office labels designed for laser printers. Printer specifications 34 Do not use of labels continuously. • Do not use labels that have no gaps between the labels. Card stock and label guidelines When...
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... feeder Manual feeder 120 g/m2 163 g/m2 * Vinyl labels are supported from Tray 1, Tray 2, the manual feed slot, and the multipurpose feeder. Printer specifications 35 The multipurpose feeder supports approximately 50 sheets of card stock. Overview of less than 200 Sheffield could result in .) Smoothness: 50-300 Sheffield* * 50.... 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...
... feeder Manual feeder 120 g/m2 163 g/m2 * Vinyl labels are supported from Tray 1, Tray 2, the manual feed slot, and the multipurpose feeder. Printer specifications 35 The multipurpose feeder supports approximately 50 sheets of card stock. Overview of less than 200 Sheffield could result in .) Smoothness: 50-300 Sheffield* * 50.... 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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... sizing applied to Card Stock. When printing on labels: • Use only paper labels. For more information, see "Pick roller technology" on the label sheets. Lexmark C540, C543, C544, and C546dtn Notes: • Your printer may not have a 650-sheet duo drawer with an integrated multipurpose feeder. • The 250-sheet...
... sizing applied to Card Stock. When printing on labels: • Use only paper labels. For more information, see "Pick roller technology" on the label sheets. Lexmark C540, C543, C544, and C546dtn Notes: • Your printer may not have a 650-sheet duo drawer with an integrated multipurpose feeder. • The 250-sheet...
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...do not support vinyl or polyester labels. Media specifications Labels Width: 105-216 mm (4.1-8.5 in.) Length: 148-356 mm (5.8-14 in.) Weight: 131 g/m2 (35 lb bond) Thickness: 0.13-0.20 mm (0.005-0.008 in print quality degradation. The Lexmark C540, C543, C544, and C546dtn support card... weights supported. Using media higher than 50 Sheffield, such as coated paper, polyester, vinyl or other synthetic facestock paper. Printer specifications 37 This printer may support labels with smoothness of card stock and label support Card stock Labels* Index Bristol Tag Cover Paper ...
...do not support vinyl or polyester labels. Media specifications Labels Width: 105-216 mm (4.1-8.5 in.) Length: 148-356 mm (5.8-14 in.) Weight: 131 g/m2 (35 lb bond) Thickness: 0.13-0.20 mm (0.005-0.008 in print quality degradation. The Lexmark C540, C543, C544, and C546dtn support card... weights supported. Using media higher than 50 Sheffield, such as coated paper, polyester, vinyl or other synthetic facestock paper. Printer specifications 37 This printer may support labels with smoothness of card stock and label support Card stock Labels* Index Bristol Tag Cover Paper ...