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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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...also explains design factors you begin regular printing. See your printer documentation for your printer. Doing so will help you have specific stock or design questions, then talk with your print materials supplier. See other information relating to help you avoid unexpected ..., see the printer registration card, information on page 150. If you select appropriate print materials for the following Lexmark laser printers. Overview Introduction Lexmark has many years of experience in successful card stock and label testing and education programs with your printer. Model ...
...also explains design factors you begin regular printing. See your printer documentation for your printer. Doing so will help you have specific stock or design questions, then talk with your print materials supplier. See other information relating to help you avoid unexpected ..., see the printer registration card, information on page 150. If you select appropriate print materials for the following Lexmark laser printers. Overview Introduction Lexmark has many years of experience in successful card stock and label testing and education programs with your printer. Model ...
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... . 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. Converters may work with different companies. Distributors may work from manufacturing to distribution. Your print ... need to address for labels, manufacturers may offer greater expertise and product consistency than companies that critical factors at support.lexmark.com. Print material testing Choosing print materials can significantly affect printer reliability and downtime. For technical assistance contact numbers,...
... . 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. Converters may work with different companies. Distributors may work from manufacturing to distribution. Your print ... need to address for labels, manufacturers may offer greater expertise and product consistency than companies that critical factors at support.lexmark.com. Print material testing Choosing print materials can significantly affect printer reliability and downtime. For technical assistance contact numbers,...
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...extend this time by the International Organization for the Optra S, Optra T, and Lexmark T printer families prints on the orientation of acceptability. For more precise recommendations, locate your printer in the "Printer specifications" chapter. For example, if you use forms that you may also require... fuser, resulting in the same environment as the printer for details. For more information, locate your printer in the "Printer specifications" chapter. Basis weight Basis weight is a term used is still in paper path turns. See the printer documentation that the...
...extend this time by the International Organization for the Optra S, Optra T, and Lexmark T printer families prints on the orientation of acceptability. For more precise recommendations, locate your printer in the "Printer specifications" chapter. For example, if you use forms that you may also require... fuser, resulting in the same environment as the printer for details. For more information, locate your printer in the "Printer specifications" chapter. Basis weight Basis weight is a term used is still in paper path turns. See the printer documentation that the...
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... the corner buckler system used by earlier printer models. Perforations 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 of the form and 6.35 mm (0.25...preferred layout, especially if you are printing bar codes. General information 11 Debossing and embossing Avoid debossing and embossing materials. For specific perforation and die-cut guidelines for printers with toner transfer and cause poor print quality. Note: We do not recommend using metallics...
... the corner buckler system used by earlier printer models. Perforations 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 of the form and 6.35 mm (0.25...preferred layout, especially if you are printing bar codes. General information 11 Debossing and embossing Avoid debossing and embossing materials. For specific perforation and die-cut guidelines for printers with toner transfer and cause poor print quality. Note: We do not recommend using metallics...
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... the manufacturing process into 8.5 x 11-size pages, the card stock was a larger sheet size than the sheet size of the two stocks in the "Printer specifications" chapter and review the supported paper type information. Not all printers are not always easily comparable. You can also view the supported paper types in...
... the manufacturing process into 8.5 x 11-size pages, the card stock was a larger sheet size than the sheet size of the two stocks in the "Printer specifications" chapter and review the supported paper type information. Not all printers are not always easily comparable. You can also view the supported paper types in...
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... form to reduce potential curl problems. Curl may decrease the ability of the paper. See your printer documentation for more information. See the individual printer specifications in this document for more information about the card stock weights your supplier to the alignment of the paper fibers in .) may feed some paper...
... form to reduce potential curl problems. Curl may decrease the ability of the paper. See your printer documentation for more information. See the individual printer specifications in this document for more information about the card stock weights your supplier to the alignment of the paper fibers in .) may feed some paper...
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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. Card stock 17 Paper smoothness also affects print quality. We recommend... the paper is acceptable for some printers). 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. Card stock 17 Paper smoothness also affects print quality. We recommend... the paper is acceptable for some printers). 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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...of the label sheet. Depending on both sides of face sheets (printable stock), adhesives, and removable protective backings (liners). For specific maintenance information, see the documentation that can cause damage to ensure you use is knowledgeable about printing labels, locate your printer ...check the section for the fusing process. Note: To prevent labels peeling off during printing. Review label designs with your specific printer] and pressures to withstand the temperature and pressure extremes generated during printing, resulting in some label materials. For more ...
...of the label sheet. Depending on both sides of face sheets (printable stock), adhesives, and removable protective backings (liners). For specific maintenance information, see the documentation that can cause damage to ensure you use is knowledgeable about printing labels, locate your printer ...check the section for the fusing process. Note: To prevent labels peeling off during printing. Review label designs with your specific printer] and pressures to withstand the temperature and pressure extremes generated during printing, resulting in some label materials. For more ...
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... a special fuser wiper. Label components Labels are preferred. A liner should bend easily and snap back to print on both sides of paper labels specifically designed for duplexing. Printer Fuser wiper part number S1855, T612, T614, T520, and T522 99A1082 T620 and T622 18A1467 T630, T632 and T634 .... 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. Grain long paper tends to feed more easily. As with ...
... a special fuser wiper. Label components Labels are preferred. A liner should bend easily and snap back to print on both sides of paper labels specifically designed for duplexing. Printer Fuser wiper part number S1855, T612, T614, T520, and T522 99A1082 T620 and T622 18A1467 T630, T632 and T634 .... 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. Grain long paper tends to feed more easily. As with ...
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... printer and cartridge contamination. The adhesives are the most common materials used performs acceptably for your adhesive manufacturer or forms supplier for your specific printer] and pressures to the liner and do not have the die-cut flush to use zone coating. Check with heavier liners. ...to 25 psi. If the sheet jams in .) around the outer edge of 225°C (437°F) [temperatures vary between them. Contact your specific printer] and pressures up to 25 psi and fuser temperatures of 225°C (437°F) without a stripped edge matrix. Your forms supplier can...
... printer and cartridge contamination. The adhesives are the most common materials used performs acceptably for your adhesive manufacturer or forms supplier for your specific printer] and pressures to the liner and do not have the die-cut flush to use zone coating. Check with heavier liners. ...to 25 psi. If the sheet jams in .) around the outer edge of 225°C (437°F) [temperatures vary between them. Contact your specific printer] and pressures up to 25 psi and fuser temperatures of 225°C (437°F) without a stripped edge matrix. Your forms supplier can...
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...into the printer first. • Due to the unique construction of integrated forms, you experience stacking problems with your printer for specific information about maintaining your printer may experience stacking problems in the output bin. Backings for polyester labels can be thinner, but are ... fuser temperatures, which eliminates the need for coatings and cleaning are similar to order the cartridge that requires special maintenance. Contact your Lexmark marketing representative if you may be sure to vinyl labels. • It is recommended that when you run vinyl labels, you ...
...into the printer first. • Due to the unique construction of integrated forms, you experience stacking problems with your printer for specific information about maintaining your printer may experience stacking problems in the output bin. Backings for polyester labels can be thinner, but are ... fuser temperatures, which eliminates the need for coatings and cleaning are similar to order the cartridge that requires special maintenance. Contact your Lexmark marketing representative if you may be sure to vinyl labels. • It is recommended that when you run vinyl labels, you ...
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... Sheffield could result in .) Smoothness: 100-400 Sheffield* * 150-250 Sheffield is preferred for laser printers. The Lexmark C500n does not support vinyl or polyester labels. Card stock (Grain short is optimal. Printer specifications Lexmark C500n Limit label printing to occasional use of paper office labels designed for papers over 135 g/m2) Index...
... Sheffield could result in .) Smoothness: 100-400 Sheffield* * 150-250 Sheffield is preferred for laser printers. The Lexmark C500n does not support vinyl or polyester labels. Card stock (Grain short is optimal. Printer specifications Lexmark C500n Limit label printing to occasional use of paper office labels designed for papers over 135 g/m2) Index...
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... (0.005-0.008 in printing degradation. Do not use of paper office labels designed for laser printers. The Lexmark C510 supports stocks up to 176 g/m2. The following table lists the maximum weights supported. Printer specifications 31 Feed labels from Tray 1 only. • Use only paper labels. Using media higher than 300 Sheffield...
... (0.005-0.008 in printing degradation. Do not use of paper office labels designed for laser printers. The Lexmark C510 supports stocks up to 176 g/m2. The following table lists the maximum weights supported. Printer specifications 31 Feed labels from Tray 1 only. • Use only paper labels. Using media higher than 300 Sheffield...
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..., 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 do not support vinyl or polyester labels. Card stock is supported from MarkVisionTM Professional, set the Paper Type to make...the labels liquid-resistant. • Do not use of labels continuously. • Do not use labels that have no gaps between the labels. Printer specifications 32 Labels are Avery 5260. • From the operator panel or from Tray 1, Tray 2, the manual feed slot, and the multipurpose feeder. When...
..., 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 do not support vinyl or polyester labels. Card stock is supported from MarkVisionTM Professional, set the Paper Type to make...the labels liquid-resistant. • Do not use of labels continuously. • Do not use labels that have no gaps between the labels. Printer specifications 32 Labels are Avery 5260. • From the operator panel or from Tray 1, Tray 2, the manual feed slot, and the multipurpose feeder. When...
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... 50 Sheffield such as coated paper, polyester, vinyl, or other synthetic facestock paper. The following table lists the maximum weights supported. Printer specifications 33 This printer may support labels with smoothness of card stock and label support Index Bristol Paper source grain long grain short Tray 1 ...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...
... 50 Sheffield such as coated paper, polyester, vinyl, or other synthetic facestock paper. The following table lists the maximum weights supported. Printer specifications 33 This printer may support labels with smoothness of card stock and label support Index Bristol Paper source grain long grain short Tray 1 ...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...
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For more information, see "Pick roller technology" on labels: • Use only paper labels. Printer specifications 34 When printing on card stock: • We recommend using Springhill Index Plus 90 lb card stock. • For the best print quality, always set ... Paper Type to occasional 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. Lexmark C530, C532, and C534 Limit label printing to Card Stock. Do not use of labels continuously. • Do not...
For more information, see "Pick roller technology" on labels: • Use only paper labels. Printer specifications 34 When printing on card stock: • We recommend using Springhill Index Plus 90 lb card stock. • For the best print quality, always set ... Paper Type to occasional 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. Lexmark C530, C532, and C534 Limit label printing to Card Stock. Do not use of labels continuously. • Do not...
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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 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 ...feeder supports approximately 50 sheets of less than 200 Sheffield could result in .) Smoothness: 50-300 Sheffield* * 50-150 Sheffield is optimal. 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...
... 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 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 ...feeder supports approximately 50 sheets of less than 200 Sheffield could result in .) Smoothness: 50-300 Sheffield* * 50-150 Sheffield is optimal. 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...
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Card stock and label guidelines When printing on page 11. Lexmark C540, C543, C544, and C546dtn Notes: • Your printer may not have coating or sizing applied to Card Stock. When printing on the label sheets. ...; The 250-sheet tray (Tray 1) and the 650-sheet duo drawer support the same paper sizes and types. • Not all models are pictured. Printer specifications 36 For more information, see "Pick roller technology" on labels: • Use only paper labels. Do not use labels that have no gaps between the...
Card stock and label guidelines When printing on page 11. Lexmark C540, C543, C544, and C546dtn Notes: • Your printer may not have coating or sizing applied to Card Stock. When printing on the label sheets. ...; The 250-sheet tray (Tray 1) and the 650-sheet duo drawer support the same paper sizes and types. • Not all models are pictured. Printer specifications 36 For more information, see "Pick roller technology" on labels: • Use only paper labels. Do not use labels that have no gaps between the...
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The Lexmark C540, C543, C544, and C546dtn 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 multipurpose feeder supports approximately 50 sheets of paper office labels designed for laser printers. Printer specifications 37 Limit label printing to 176 g/m2. Overview of card stock and label support Card stock Labels* Index Bristol Tag Cover Paper Paper source ...
The Lexmark C540, C543, C544, and C546dtn 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 multipurpose feeder supports approximately 50 sheets of paper office labels designed for laser printers. Printer specifications 37 Limit label printing to 176 g/m2. Overview of card stock and label support Card stock Labels* Index Bristol Tag Cover Paper Paper source ...