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... Print volumes...8 Print material testing...8 Design factors...9 Pick roller technology...11 Maintenance procedures...13 Troubleshooting...13 Card stock 15 Weight...15 Grain orientation...16 Coatings...17 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, 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
... Print volumes...8 Print material testing...8 Design factors...9 Pick roller technology...11 Maintenance procedures...13 Troubleshooting...13 Card stock 15 Weight...15 Grain orientation...16 Coatings...17 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, 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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...grain short or grain long to provide flexibility in poor print quality. Not all basis weights are shorter than the minimum length supported by your printer for the Optra S, Optra T, and Lexmark T printer families prints on larger base size paper. The metric measurement of acceptability.... 20 pounds. Dimensions All printers have print material dimension limitations. Environment Lexmark printers meet or exceed all industry emission regulations and standards. Basis weight Basis weight is 17 x 22 inches, and a ream of stock weights, but would be called 24-lb bond. The 24-lb bond ...
...grain short or grain long to provide flexibility in poor print quality. Not all basis weights are shorter than the minimum length supported by your printer for the Optra S, Optra T, and Lexmark T printer families prints on larger base size paper. The metric measurement of acceptability.... 20 pounds. Dimensions All printers have print material dimension limitations. Environment Lexmark printers meet or exceed all industry emission regulations and standards. Basis weight Basis weight is 17 x 22 inches, and a ream of stock weights, but would be called 24-lb bond. The 24-lb bond ...
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... to printing problems Problem Solution Print on heavy stock is blurred or out of paper to remove any toner that may have accumulated. Use a lighter weight stock. (The material being used should be lighter than 300 g/m2.) Print five sheets of paper, wait approximately five seconds, and then print five more...
... to printing problems Problem Solution Print on heavy stock is blurred or out of paper to remove any toner that may have accumulated. Use a lighter weight stock. (The material being used should be lighter than 300 g/m2.) Print five sheets of paper, wait approximately five seconds, and then print five more...
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...was a larger sheet size than 90 lb Index card stock (163 g/m2). Not all printers are manufactured by side on page 9. Weight The weight of card stock plays a significant role in the print quality and feed reliability of the cover stock. To determine if your printer....(80 lb Bristol). Card stock Card stock is a rigid, stiff material that must withstand the high temperatures used to another, the basis weights are not always easily comparable. Orientation of paper fibers (grain direction), moisture content, thickness, texture, and other properties can significantly impact printing...
...was a larger sheet size than 90 lb Index card stock (163 g/m2). Not all printers are manufactured by side on page 9. Weight The weight of card stock plays a significant role in the print quality and feed reliability of the cover stock. To determine if your printer....(80 lb Bristol). Card stock Card stock is a rigid, stiff material that must withstand the high temperatures used to another, the basis weights are not always easily comparable. Orientation of paper fibers (grain direction), moisture content, thickness, texture, and other properties can significantly impact printing...
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...short edge first. Card stock 16 Grain orientation Grain refers to the alignment of the paper fibers in a sheet of the form to determine the weight of the paper. For lighter card stocks, grain long is either grain short, running the width of the paper, or grain long, running ... specifications in . If your printer supports larger paper sizes, such as 11 x 17 in this document for more information about the card stock weights your supplier to move reliably through the printer. The orientation of the grain contributes to reduce potential curl problems. Curl may feed some paper sizes...
...short edge first. Card stock 16 Grain orientation Grain refers to the alignment of the paper fibers in a sheet of the form to determine the weight of the paper. For lighter card stocks, grain long is either grain short, running the width of the paper, or grain long, running ... specifications in . If your printer supports larger paper sizes, such as 11 x 17 in this document for more information about the card stock weights your supplier to move reliably through the printer. The orientation of the grain contributes to reduce potential curl problems. Curl may feed some paper sizes...
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..., see "Face sheet (printable stock)" on both sides of three basic parts: the liner, the adhesive, and the face sheet. Liner weights and construction vary based on the printable face stock used (for more easily. Labels may cause paper jams or damage to the edge of... buckler rather than grain short paper, which the label is attached. Choosing appropriate materials for use a corner buckler and which method your Lexmark representative to its original flat state when released. Liners constructed for each of the sheet, particularly in earlier printer models using grain long paper.
..., see "Face sheet (printable stock)" on both sides of three basic parts: the liner, the adhesive, and the face sheet. Liner weights and construction vary based on the printable face stock used (for more easily. Labels may cause paper jams or damage to the edge of... buckler rather than grain short paper, which the label is attached. Choosing appropriate materials for use a corner buckler and which method your Lexmark representative to its original flat state when released. Liners constructed for each of the sheet, particularly in earlier printer models using grain long paper.
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.... If the matrix must be removed before removing the matrix. Measurements may vary, depending on the printer model. Stripped edge matrix guidelines Face type Total weight of adhesive stringers. Die-cut labels are using pressure-sensitive materials without zone coating, choose butt cut labels without any stringers and with adhesive applied...
.... If the matrix must be removed before removing the matrix. Measurements may vary, depending on the printer model. Stripped edge matrix guidelines Face type Total weight of adhesive stringers. Die-cut labels are using pressure-sensitive materials without zone coating, choose butt cut labels without any stringers and with adhesive applied...
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.... 279.4 mm 0.06 in. 1.6 mm Perforation end Liner edge 0.33 in. 8.38 mm Non-print area 0.25 in. 6.35 mm Non-print area 0.25 in weight and rigidity to a 20-lb xerographic bond paper. At a minimum, paper labels should be rigid enough to withstand the pick force of toner contaminating the...
.... 279.4 mm 0.06 in. 1.6 mm Perforation end Liner edge 0.33 in. 8.38 mm Non-print area 0.25 in. 6.35 mm Non-print area 0.25 in weight and rigidity to a 20-lb xerographic bond paper. At a minimum, paper labels should be rigid enough to withstand the pick force of toner contaminating the...
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... the supported media sizes, see the printer User's Guide on the publications CD. Card stock and labels are not supported. Printer specifications Lexmark C500n Limit label printing to occasional use of paper office labels designed for papers over 135 g/m2) Index Bristol Tag Cover 90-210 ... Card Stock Width: 76.2-216 mm (3-8.5 in.) Length: 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. The Lexmark C500n does not support vinyl or polyester labels. The Lexmark C500n supports 90-210-g/m2 (24-55-lb) stock.
... the supported media sizes, see the printer User's Guide on the publications CD. Card stock and labels are not supported. Printer specifications Lexmark C500n Limit label printing to occasional use of paper office labels designed for papers over 135 g/m2) Index Bristol Tag Cover 90-210 ... Card Stock Width: 76.2-216 mm (3-8.5 in.) Length: 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. The Lexmark C500n does not support vinyl or polyester labels. The Lexmark C500n supports 90-210-g/m2 (24-55-lb) stock.
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... media higher than 300 Sheffield could result in .) Smoothness: 100-400 Sheffield* * 150-250 Sheffield is optimal. Lexmark C510 Limit label printing to occasional use vinyl labels. The following table lists the maximum weights supported. Media specifications Labels Card stock Cover stock Width: 105-216 mm (4.1-8.5 in.) Length: 220-297 mm (8.7-11...
... media higher than 300 Sheffield could result in .) Smoothness: 100-400 Sheffield* * 150-250 Sheffield is optimal. Lexmark C510 Limit label printing to occasional use vinyl labels. The following table lists the maximum weights supported. Media specifications Labels Card stock Cover stock Width: 105-216 mm (4.1-8.5 in.) Length: 220-297 mm (8.7-11...
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...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. The following table lists the maximum... weights supported. Overview of card stock. Weight: Up to 163 g/m2 Index Bristol (90 lb) Up to 163 g/m2 Tag (100 lb) Weight: Up to 176 g/m2 For more information on the supported media sizes, see...
...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. The following table lists the maximum... weights supported. Overview of card stock. Weight: Up to 163 g/m2 Index Bristol (90 lb) Up to 163 g/m2 Tag (100 lb) Weight: Up to 176 g/m2 For more information on the supported media sizes, see...
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... Cover stock Width: 76.2-216 mm (3-8.5 in.) Length: 123.8-355.6 mm (4.88-14 in.) Weight: 131 g/m2 (35 lb) Thickness: 0.13-0.20 mm (0.005-0.008 in print quality degradation. 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 publications CD. Overview of card stock or labels and the manual feed slot accepts single sheets only. Weight: Up to ...
... Cover stock Width: 76.2-216 mm (3-8.5 in.) Length: 123.8-355.6 mm (4.88-14 in.) Weight: 131 g/m2 (35 lb) Thickness: 0.13-0.20 mm (0.005-0.008 in print quality degradation. 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 publications CD. Overview of card stock or labels and the manual feed slot accepts single sheets only. Weight: Up to ...
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...feeder, and the multipurpose feeder. 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. Tray 1 supports approximately 100 sheets of card stock or labels, and...more information on the supported media sizes, see the printer User's Guide on label material and construction. The Lexmark C540, C543, C544, and C546dtn support card stock weights up to occasional use of card stock or labels, and the manual feeder accepts single sheets only. The ...
...feeder, and the multipurpose feeder. 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. Tray 1 supports approximately 100 sheets of card stock or labels, and...more information on the supported media sizes, see the printer User's Guide on label material and construction. The Lexmark C540, C543, C544, and C546dtn support card stock weights up to occasional use of card stock or labels, and the manual feeder accepts single sheets only. The ...
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... or from the standard tray only, which holds up to 80 sheets of labels or up to 120 sheets of card stock. The Lexmark C720 does not support vinyl or polyester labels. Acceptable labels Unacceptable labels • For optimal printing, use labels that have exposed adhesive ... number of paper office labels designed for laser printers. The following table lists the maximum weights supported. The Lexmark C720 supports stocks up to 43 lb (163 g/m2). When printing on the label sheets. Lexmark C720 Limit label printing to make the labels liquid-resistant. • Do not use ...
... or from the standard tray only, which holds up to 80 sheets of labels or up to 120 sheets of card stock. The Lexmark C720 does not support vinyl or polyester labels. Acceptable labels Unacceptable labels • For optimal printing, use labels that have exposed adhesive ... number of paper office labels designed for laser printers. The following table lists the maximum weights supported. The Lexmark C720 supports stocks up to 43 lb (163 g/m2). When printing on the label sheets. Lexmark C720 Limit label printing to make the labels liquid-resistant. • Do not use ...
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... only paper labels. When printing on the label sheets. Media specifications Labels Card 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 printing degradation. Labels Paper Vinyl 163 g/m2... - Weight: Up to 163 g/m2 Index Bristol (90 lb) Up to make the labels liquid-resistant. • Do not use vinyl labels. • Use only label ...
... only paper labels. When printing on the label sheets. Media specifications Labels Card 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 printing degradation. Labels Paper Vinyl 163 g/m2... - Weight: Up to 163 g/m2 Index Bristol (90 lb) Up to make the labels liquid-resistant. • Do not use vinyl labels. • Use only label ...
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• For the best print quality, always set the Paper Type to Card Stock. Lexmark C734 and C736 Lexmark C734 and C736 support card stock and labels from the standard 550-sheet tray, an optional 550-sheet tray, the multipurpose tray, and an optional ... approximately 120 sheets of card stock, and the optional 550-sheet tray supports approximately 250 sheets of card stock. The following tables list the maximum weights supported. Note: The optional 2,000-sheet tray does not support card stock or labels.
• For the best print quality, always set the Paper Type to Card Stock. Lexmark C734 and C736 Lexmark C734 and C736 support card stock and labels from the standard 550-sheet tray, an optional 550-sheet tray, the multipurpose tray, and an optional ... approximately 120 sheets of card stock, and the optional 550-sheet tray supports approximately 250 sheets of card stock. The following tables list the maximum weights supported. Note: The optional 2,000-sheet tray does not support card stock or labels.
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Media specifications Labels Card stock Cover stock Width: 76.2-216 mm (3-8.5 in.) Length: 123.8-355.6 mm (4.88-14 in.) Weight: 180-300 g/m2 (48-92 lb) Thickness: 0.13-0.20 mm (0.005-0.008 in print quality degradation. Card stock and label guidelines When printing on labels: ... the labels. This printer may significantly affect the print quality and cause jams or other synthetic facestock paper. Weight: Up to 199 g/m2 Index Bristol (110 lb) Up to 203 g/m2 Tag (125 lb) Weight: Up to Card Stock. • Use grain short card stock when possible. • Do not use labels...
Media specifications Labels Card stock Cover stock Width: 76.2-216 mm (3-8.5 in.) Length: 123.8-355.6 mm (4.88-14 in.) Weight: 180-300 g/m2 (48-92 lb) Thickness: 0.13-0.20 mm (0.005-0.008 in print quality degradation. Card stock and label guidelines When printing on labels: ... the labels. This printer may significantly affect the print quality and cause jams or other synthetic facestock paper. Weight: Up to 199 g/m2 Index Bristol (110 lb) Up to 203 g/m2 Tag (125 lb) Weight: Up to Card Stock. • Use grain short card stock when possible. • Do not use labels...
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Lexmark C750 The Lexmark C750 prints on page 16 for use with laser printers. 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. Print Material specifications Range or maximum weight...;C (68-90°F). 4 Pressure-sensitive area must enter the printer first. The Lexmark C750 paper feeding mechanism uses advanced technology that enhances feeding reliability. The Lexmark C750 trays, which hold approximately 500 sheets of 75 g/m2 paper, reliably feed all...
Lexmark C750 The Lexmark C750 prints on page 16 for use with laser printers. 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. Print Material specifications Range or maximum weight...;C (68-90°F). 4 Pressure-sensitive area must enter the printer first. The Lexmark C750 paper feeding mechanism uses advanced technology that enhances feeding reliability. The Lexmark C750 trays, which hold approximately 500 sheets of 75 g/m2 paper, reliably feed all...
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...a web oiler field upgrade kit (P/N 12G6307 for a 115 V printer, P/N 12G6308 for a 220 V printer). For paper and transparency specifications, see the Lexmark C750 Publications CD. Using media higher than 60% and is not supported in duplex. 2 See "Grain orientation" on labels: • Using the printer ...for specific recommendations. 3 Vinyl labels are supported only when printing environment and media are one of labels or other heavy labels, set the Labels Weight (under the Paper Texture menu) to Smooth. • Do not load labels together with a web oiler may be required for example, 3...
...a web oiler field upgrade kit (P/N 12G6307 for a 115 V printer, P/N 12G6308 for a 220 V printer). For paper and transparency specifications, see the Lexmark C750 Publications CD. Using media higher than 60% and is not supported in duplex. 2 See "Grain orientation" on labels: • Using the printer ...for specific recommendations. 3 Vinyl labels are supported only when printing environment and media are one of labels or other heavy labels, set the Labels Weight (under the Paper Texture menu) to Smooth. • Do not load labels together with a web oiler may be required for example, 3...
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..." on page 11 • "Grain orientation" on page 16 • "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...printer and cartridge warranties. Typically, the more labels per sheet can affect registration more information, see the following table lists the maximum weights supported by the trays and the multipurpose feeder. • Use full label sheets. When printing on many labels designed for use card...
..." on page 11 • "Grain orientation" on page 16 • "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...printer and cartridge warranties. Typically, the more labels per sheet can affect registration more information, see the following table lists the maximum weights supported by the trays and the multipurpose feeder. • Use full label sheets. When printing on many labels designed for use card...