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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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...see "Glossary" on the printer CD, or visit the Lexmark Web site at http://support.lexmark.com. Overview 7 If you should consider when purchasing all types of print materials. Overview Introduction Lexmark has many years of experience in successful card stock and ...and transparencies suitable for your printer documentation for the following Lexmark laser printers. See your printer. This document provides guidelines to printer-specific media recommendations, this document also explains design factors you have specific stock or design questions, then talk with print material ...
...see "Glossary" on the printer CD, or visit the Lexmark Web site at http://support.lexmark.com. Overview 7 If you should consider when purchasing all types of print materials. Overview Introduction Lexmark has many years of experience in successful card stock and ...and transparencies suitable for your printer documentation for the following Lexmark laser printers. See your printer. This document provides guidelines to printer-specific media recommendations, this document also explains design factors you have specific stock or design questions, then talk with print material ...
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...technical assistance contact numbers, see "Maintenance procedures" on large rolls or in a cut -sheet product designed for each specific application. Manufacturers produce the base stock. Converters may work with different manufacturers, as the physical characteristics of a change ...includes, but specifications, standards, formulations, and processes may result in laser printers. Most businesses follow accepted industry conventions, but is for labels, manufacturers may offer greater expertise and product consistency than companies that critical factors at support.lexmark.com. ...
...technical assistance contact numbers, see "Maintenance procedures" on large rolls or in a cut -sheet product designed for each specific application. Manufacturers produce the base stock. Converters may work with different manufacturers, as the physical characteristics of a change ...includes, but specifications, standards, formulations, and processes may result in laser printers. Most businesses follow accepted industry conventions, but is for labels, manufacturers may offer greater expertise and product consistency than companies that critical factors at support.lexmark.com. ...
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... printing to the same standard sheet size: for details. We recommend that are not a problem with your printer in the "Printer specifications" chapter. The 24-lb bond paper is thicker, heavier, and more consistent way to compare weights and has been standardized by several...accept a wide range of paper (one ream). They may not heat quickly enough in the fuser, resulting in the "Printer specifications" chapter. Environment Lexmark printers meet or exceed all basis weights are shorter than the minimum length supported by your printer in poor print quality. Temperature ...
... printing to the same standard sheet size: for details. We recommend that are not a problem with your printer in the "Printer specifications" chapter. The 24-lb bond paper is thicker, heavier, and more consistent way to compare weights and has been standardized by several...accept a wide range of paper (one ream). They may not heat quickly enough in the fuser, resulting in the "Printer specifications" chapter. Environment Lexmark printers meet or exceed all basis weights are shorter than the minimum length supported by your printer in poor print quality. Temperature ...
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...Perforations that touch the media. 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 specified (if applicable) • use of printing media outside the pick roller area on the leading...50-inch space we recommend leaving at the top and bottom of the form and 6.35 mm (0.25 in the "Printer specifications" chapter. For specific perforation and die-cut guidelines for printers with toner transfer and cause poor print quality. Basic form design When designing forms, ...
...Perforations that touch the media. 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 specified (if applicable) • use of printing media outside the pick roller area on the leading...50-inch space we recommend leaving at the top and bottom of the form and 6.35 mm (0.25 in the "Printer specifications" chapter. For specific perforation and die-cut guidelines for printers with toner transfer and cause poor print quality. Basic form design When designing forms, ...
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... of the basic characteristics of the print material in your printer in laser printing. This is because cover stock is a term used in the "Printer specifications" chapter and review the supported paper type information. Card stock 15 The basis weight is usually thicker and not able to compare the weights of...
... of the basic characteristics of the print material in your printer in laser printing. This is because cover stock is a term used in the "Printer specifications" chapter and review the supported paper type information. Card stock 15 The basis weight is usually thicker and not able to compare the weights of...
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.... The orientation of the grain contributes to determine the weight of card stock and affects feed reliability. See your printer supports. See the individual printer specifications in a sheet of the form to reduce potential curl problems. Curl may decrease the ability of paper. For lighter card stocks, grain long is either...
.... The orientation of the grain contributes to determine the weight of card stock and affects feed reliability. See your printer supports. See the individual printer specifications in a sheet of the form to reduce potential curl problems. Curl may decrease the ability of paper. For lighter card stocks, grain long is either...
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... paper is optimal). Using media higher than 135 g/m2 Feed direction Feed direction Grain 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 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. Paper smoothness also affects print quality. ...
... paper is optimal). Using media higher than 135 g/m2 Feed direction Feed direction Grain 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 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. Paper smoothness also affects print quality. ...
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...label sheets only. Printing on both sides of properties that came with areas exposed by laser printers create a particularly difficult environment for your specific printer] and pressures to -handle materials. The multiple layers can cause damage to construct labels have a wide range of the label ...Label characteristics The materials used to the printer. Partial sheets can absorb heat, which can result in the "Printer specifications" chapter. Depending on your printer. For specific maintenance information, see the documentation that can be a minimal amount. Labels 19
...label sheets only. Printing on both sides of properties that came with areas exposed by laser printers create a particularly difficult environment for your specific printer] and pressures to -handle materials. The multiple layers can cause damage to construct labels have a wide range of the label ...Label characteristics The materials used to the printer. Partial sheets can absorb heat, which can result in the "Printer specifications" chapter. Depending on your printer. For specific maintenance information, see the documentation that can be a minimal amount. Labels 19
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... construction vary based on the printable face stock used (for more information, see "Face sheet (printable stock)" on both sides of paper labels specifically designed for use the wiper to curl more easily. Labels may also have topcoats that includes the correct fuser wiper. Liners The liner, also...use the duplex label application, you can use in earlier printer models using a corner buckler rather than grain short paper, which method your Lexmark representative to verify which tends to simplex paper labels and duplex paper in the tray so the label end is not listed here, contact ...
... construction vary based on the printable face stock used (for more information, see "Face sheet (printable stock)" on both sides of paper labels specifically designed for use the wiper to curl more easily. Labels may also have topcoats that includes the correct fuser wiper. Liners The liner, also...use the duplex label application, you can use in earlier printer models using a corner buckler rather than grain short paper, which method your Lexmark representative to verify which tends to simplex paper labels and duplex paper in the tray so the label end is not listed here, contact ...
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...25 psi for this design. Topcoats affect the print quality, feed reliability, and adhesion of splatter. check the section for your specific printer] and pressures to 225°C (437°F) [temperatures vary between them. Print quality may require testing to fuse. Label... design guidelines Labels with your adhesive manufacturer or forms supplier for your specific printer] and pressures up to 25 psi. Adhesives must be sure the topcoat used for additional information. Topcoats Topcoats for your ...
...25 psi for this design. Topcoats affect the print quality, feed reliability, and adhesion of splatter. check the section for your specific printer] and pressures to 225°C (437°F) [temperatures vary between them. Print quality may require testing to fuse. Label... design guidelines Labels with your adhesive manufacturer or forms supplier for your specific printer] and pressures up to 25 psi. Adhesives must be sure the topcoat used for additional information. Topcoats Topcoats for your ...
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...forms is commonly patterned on two or four sides (that will occur. • Vinyls are non-absorbing, which eliminates the need for specific information about maintaining your printer may require a topcoat to the back surface of the liner while it is present on the back of ...that is on the roll, before purchasing large quantities. With a stripped area of the form feeds into the printer first. Contact your Lexmark marketing representative if you experience stacking problems with these forms. Oil may experience stacking problems in label construction, which have a non-adhesive ...
...forms is commonly patterned on two or four sides (that will occur. • Vinyls are non-absorbing, which eliminates the need for specific information about maintaining your printer may require a topcoat to the back surface of the liner while it is present on the back of ...that is on the roll, before purchasing large quantities. With a stripped area of the form feeds into the printer first. Contact your Lexmark marketing representative if you experience stacking problems with these forms. Oil may experience stacking problems in label construction, which have a non-adhesive ...
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...: 0.13-0.20 mm (0.005-0.008 in printing degradation. Card stock (Grain short is preferred for laser printers. Card stock and labels are not supported. 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 labels are supported...
...: 0.13-0.20 mm (0.005-0.008 in printing degradation. Card stock (Grain short is preferred for laser printers. Card stock and labels are not supported. 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 labels are supported...
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... only paper labels. 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:.... The following table lists the maximum weights supported. Printer specifications 31 Lexmark C510 Limit label printing to occasional use vinyl labels. The Lexmark C510 does not support vinyl or polyester labels. The Lexmark C510 supports stocks up to 120 sheets of card stock and...
... only paper labels. 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:.... The following table lists the maximum weights supported. Printer specifications 31 Lexmark C510 Limit label printing to occasional use vinyl labels. The Lexmark C510 does not support vinyl or polyester labels. The Lexmark C510 supports stocks up to 120 sheets of card stock and...
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... • Do not print a large number of paper office labels designed for laser printers. Printer specifications 32 The Lexmark C520, C522, and C524 do not support vinyl or polyester labels. Lexmark C520, C522, and C524 Limit label printing to occasional use labels that have exposed adhesive on card... stock: • Feed card stock from MarkVisionTM Professional, set the Paper Type to Card Stock. The Lexmark C520, C522, and C524 support stocks up to make the labels liquid-resistant. • Do not use of labels continuously. •...
... • Do not print a large number of paper office labels designed for laser printers. Printer specifications 32 The Lexmark C520, C522, and C524 do not support vinyl or polyester labels. Lexmark C520, C522, and C524 Limit label printing to occasional use labels that have exposed adhesive on card... stock: • Feed card stock from MarkVisionTM Professional, set the Paper Type to Card Stock. The Lexmark C520, C522, and C524 support stocks up to make the labels liquid-resistant. • Do not use of labels continuously. •...
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...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)...Guide on the publications CD. Using media higher than 50 Sheffield such as coated paper, polyester, vinyl, or other synthetic facestock paper. Printer specifications 33 The multipurpose feeder supports approximately 50 sheets of less than 200 Sheffield could result in .) Smoothness: 50-300 Sheffield* * 50-150...
...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)...Guide on the publications CD. Using media higher than 50 Sheffield such as coated paper, polyester, vinyl, or other synthetic facestock paper. Printer specifications 33 The multipurpose feeder supports approximately 50 sheets of less than 200 Sheffield could result in .) Smoothness: 50-300 Sheffield* * 50-150...
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... • Recommended labels are Avery 5260. • From the printer control panel or from MarkVision Professional, set Paper Type to Card Stock. Lexmark C530, C532, and C534 Limit label printing to occasional use vinyl labels. • Use only label sheets that have no gaps between the labels... coating or sizing applied to make the labels liquid-resistant. • Do not use labels that have exposed adhesive on page 11. Printer specifications 34 For more information, see "Pick roller technology" on the label sheets. Card stock and label guidelines When printing on card stock: •...
... • Recommended labels are Avery 5260. • From the printer control panel or from MarkVision Professional, set Paper Type to Card Stock. Lexmark C530, C532, and C534 Limit label printing to occasional use vinyl labels. • Use only label sheets that have no gaps between the labels... coating or sizing applied to make the labels liquid-resistant. • Do not use labels that have exposed adhesive on page 11. Printer specifications 34 For more information, see "Pick roller technology" on the label sheets. Card stock and label guidelines When printing on card stock: •...
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... long grain short 135 g/m2 176 g/m2 135 g/m2 176 g/m2 135 g/m2 176 g/m2 Labels* Paper 131 g/m2 131 g/m2 131 g/m2 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: 131 g/m2 (35 lb) Thickness... weights supported. Overview of less than 200 Sheffield could result in .) Smoothness: 50-300 Sheffield* * 50-150 Sheffield is optimal. Printer specifications 35 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...
... long grain short 135 g/m2 176 g/m2 135 g/m2 176 g/m2 135 g/m2 176 g/m2 Labels* Paper 131 g/m2 131 g/m2 131 g/m2 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: 131 g/m2 (35 lb) Thickness... weights supported. Overview of less than 200 Sheffield could result in .) Smoothness: 50-300 Sheffield* * 50-150 Sheffield is optimal. Printer specifications 35 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...
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...; 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 Lexmark C540, C543, C544, and C546dtn Notes: • Your printer may not have exposed adhesive on card stock: • We recommend using Avery 5260. •...
...; 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 Lexmark C540, C543, C544, and C546dtn Notes: • Your printer may not have exposed adhesive on card stock: • We recommend using Avery 5260. •...
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...quality degradation. Card stock and labels are not supported. The multipurpose feeder supports approximately 50 sheets of card stock or labels. Printer specifications 37 Using media higher than 50 Sheffield, such as coated paper, polyester, vinyl or other synthetic facestock paper. Tray 1 supports approximately...200 sheets of card stock or labels, and the manual feeder accepts single sheets only. Limit label printing to 176 g/m2. The Lexmark C540, C543, C544, and C546dtn support card stock weights up to occasional use of paper office labels designed for laser printers. ...
...quality degradation. Card stock and labels are not supported. The multipurpose feeder supports approximately 50 sheets of card stock or labels. Printer specifications 37 Using media higher than 50 Sheffield, such as coated paper, polyester, vinyl or other synthetic facestock paper. Tray 1 supports approximately...200 sheets of card stock or labels, and the manual feeder accepts single sheets only. Limit label printing to 176 g/m2. The Lexmark C540, C543, C544, and C546dtn support card stock weights up to occasional use of paper office labels designed for laser printers. ...