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Contents Edition notice 2 Overview...7 Introduction...7 General information 8 Paper and label Industry...8 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 ......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
Contents Edition notice 2 Overview...7 Introduction...7 General information 8 Paper and label Industry...8 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 ......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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... of industry terms, see the printer registration card, information on page 150. See your printer documentation for the following Lexmark laser printers. In addition to help you avoid unexpected problems when you select appropriate print materials for general printing information ...contact numbers, see "Glossary" on the printer CD, or visit the Lexmark Web site at http://support.lexmark.com. Overview Introduction Lexmark has many years of experience in successful card stock and label testing and education programs with your print materials supplier. Note: Always...
... of industry terms, see the printer registration card, information on page 150. See your printer documentation for the following Lexmark laser printers. In addition to help you avoid unexpected problems when you select appropriate print materials for general printing information ...contact numbers, see "Glossary" on the printer CD, or visit the Lexmark Web site at http://support.lexmark.com. Overview Introduction Lexmark has many years of experience in successful card stock and label testing and education programs with your print materials supplier. Note: Always...
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...quality or other printing problems. Note: Once you have a successful design, test the print material before placing a large order to meet their needs and prices change. Print material testing Choosing print materials can seem complex. General information Paper and label Industry The ... than companies that performed satisfactorily in laser printers. Your print materials supplier should be able to distribution. In addition, Lexmark has worked with or without the adhesive applied, or they may suddenly create printing problems because of businesses: manufacturers, converters,...
...quality or other printing problems. Note: Once you have a successful design, test the print material before placing a large order to meet their needs and prices change. Print material testing Choosing print materials can seem complex. General information Paper and label Industry The ... than companies that performed satisfactorily in laser printers. Your print materials supplier should be able to distribution. In addition, Lexmark has worked with or without the adhesive applied, or they may suddenly create printing problems because of businesses: manufacturers, converters,...
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... (90 lb Index). When the papers were cut into 8.5 x 11-size pages, more information, see "Basis weight" on cover stock, locate your printer. If you test samples of the cover stock. Not all printers are not always easily comparable. To determine if your printer is able to print on the shelf...
... (90 lb Index). When the papers were cut into 8.5 x 11-size pages, more information, see "Basis weight" on cover stock, locate your printer. If you test samples of the cover stock. Not all printers are not always easily comparable. To determine if your printer is able to print on the shelf...
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... printers create a particularly difficult environment for any printer to peel off during a paper jam. Depending on one or both sides of the labels you extensively test the labels with adhesive and can potentially produce vapors which in thick, difficult-to 160°C (320°F), should be a minimal amount. Preprinted inks can...
... printers create a particularly difficult environment for any printer to peel off during a paper jam. Depending on one or both sides of the labels you extensively test the labels with adhesive and can potentially produce vapors which in thick, difficult-to 160°C (320°F), should be a minimal amount. Preprinted inks can...
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...on page 23). Note: If your printer is not listed here, contact your Lexmark representative to verify which method your application and printer before purchasing large quantities. Note: We recommend testing any industry, product changes and improvements are preferred. Choosing appropriate materials for use...paper labels specifically designed for more pages per minute) may not produce acceptable results. As with any material with duplexed labels, test the sheet to ensure optimal printing include orienting the label in the same printer. Printer Fuser wiper part number S1855, T612, ...
...on page 23). Note: If your printer is not listed here, contact your Lexmark representative to verify which method your application and printer before purchasing large quantities. Note: We recommend testing any industry, product changes and improvements are preferred. Choosing appropriate materials for use...paper labels specifically designed for more pages per minute) may not produce acceptable results. As with any material with duplexed labels, test the sheet to ensure optimal printing include orienting the label in the same printer. Printer Fuser wiper part number S1855, T612, ...
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... skew and paper jams. The face material of 3 mm, this debris may also affect print quality. however, we strongly recommend extensive testing of surface smoothness. Since there is determined by the number of this can provide additional information on one side. Label papers may produce ... dust or chaff as the materials used with your printer. 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 • Optra R+, Rt+, Lx+, Lxi+ •...
... skew and paper jams. The face material of 3 mm, this debris may also affect print quality. however, we strongly recommend extensive testing of surface smoothness. Since there is determined by the number of this can provide additional information on one side. Label papers may produce ... dust or chaff as the materials used with your printer. 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 • Optra R+, Rt+, Lx+, Lxi+ •...
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... topcoats, fuse grade is aligned on whether the printable stock you want to prevent adhesive stringers. Using a lighter liner may require testing to determine which backing produces good results. (For more difficult to pressure. Butt cut labels are used for your printer. The adhesives...adhesion of splatter. With some water-based topcoats and heavy liners, the fuse grade may be either water based or solvent based. Test forms carefully with no extra area between printers; Paper labels and integrated forms typically use full label sheets. Generally, vinyl and polyester...
... topcoats, fuse grade is aligned on whether the printable stock you want to prevent adhesive stringers. Using a lighter liner may require testing to determine which backing produces good results. (For more difficult to pressure. Butt cut labels are used for your printer. The adhesives...adhesion of splatter. With some water-based topcoats and heavy liners, the fuse grade may be either water based or solvent based. Test forms carefully with no extra area between printers; Paper labels and integrated forms typically use full label sheets. Generally, vinyl and polyester...
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... cartridge, be sure to toner build-up in the fuser that requires special maintenance. See the documentation that came with these forms. Note: Test some forms before the conversion process takes place. • The forms created from 3 mm to 1.6 mm. • If a 1.6-mm...require a topcoat to ensure good toner adhesion. • Polyester labels are less heat-sensitive but requirements for specific information about maintaining your Lexmark marketing representative if you may experience stacking problems in the output bin. Contact your printer. We recommend designing a 1-mm (0.04-in.)...
... cartridge, be sure to toner build-up in the fuser that requires special maintenance. See the documentation that came with these forms. Note: Test some forms before the conversion process takes place. • The forms created from 3 mm to 1.6 mm. • If a 1.6-mm...require a topcoat to ensure good toner adhesion. • Polyester labels are less heat-sensitive but requirements for specific information about maintaining your Lexmark marketing representative if you may experience stacking problems in the output bin. Contact your printer. We recommend designing a 1-mm (0.04-in.)...
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... (100 lb) Note: Always use card stock that have exposed adhesive. • For the multipurpose feeder, load labels with the recommended print side facedown. Note: Test any perforated card stock or paper before purchasing large quantities. • Portrait orientation is not possible, a non-oozing adhesive should be used. Unlike other printers...
... (100 lb) Note: Always use card stock that have exposed adhesive. • For the multipurpose feeder, load labels with the recommended print side facedown. Note: Test any perforated card stock or paper before purchasing large quantities. • Portrait orientation is not possible, a non-oozing adhesive should be used. Unlike other printers...
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....) 215.9 x 355.6 mm (8.5 x 14 in.) 69.85 x 127 mm (2.75 in the multipurpose feeder (for all media tested according to -print sizes, such as 3 x 5-inch index cards, Lexmark offers a variety of 7 inches on both the T520 and T522. Using media higher than 148 mm (5.83 in.) in . Weight...: Optional 250-sheet Universally Adjustable Trays can be used to 203 g/m2 Tag (100 lb) Standard trays and special media trays The Lexmark T520 and T522 paper feeding mechanism uses advanced technology that is optimal. Media specifications Labels Card stock Thickness: 0.102-0.305 mm (0.004-0.012...
....) 215.9 x 355.6 mm (8.5 x 14 in.) 69.85 x 127 mm (2.75 in the multipurpose feeder (for all media tested according to -print sizes, such as 3 x 5-inch index cards, Lexmark offers a variety of 7 inches on both the T520 and T522. Using media higher than 148 mm (5.83 in.) in . Weight...: Optional 250-sheet Universally Adjustable Trays can be used to 203 g/m2 Tag (100 lb) Standard trays and special media trays The Lexmark T520 and T522 paper feeding mechanism uses advanced technology that is optimal. Media specifications Labels Card stock Thickness: 0.102-0.305 mm (0.004-0.012...
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... support forms with a minimum length of special media trays and drawers. For those difficult-to-print sizes, such as 3 x 7-inch forms, Lexmark offers a variety of 7 inches on both the T620 and T622. Media specifications Labels Card stock Thickness: 0.102-0.305 mm (0.004-0.012 in.)... print materials for information on page 9. Using media higher than 148 mm (5.83 in.) in . The standard Lexmark T620 and T622 tray, which holds 500 sheets of bond paper, reliably feeds all media tested according to optimize feed reliability. See your printer documentation for laser printers.
... support forms with a minimum length of special media trays and drawers. For those difficult-to-print sizes, such as 3 x 7-inch forms, Lexmark offers a variety of 7 inches on both the T620 and T622. Media specifications Labels Card stock Thickness: 0.102-0.305 mm (0.004-0.012 in.)... print materials for information on page 9. Using media higher than 148 mm (5.83 in.) in . The standard Lexmark T620 and T622 tray, which holds 500 sheets of bond paper, reliably feeds all media tested according to optimize feed reliability. See your printer documentation for laser printers.
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...a 250-sheet drawer under "Dimensions" on page 9. A special fuser cleaner should be used to -print sizes, such as 3 x 5-inch index cards, Lexmark offers a variety of 7 inches on a T632. When you install a special oil fuser cleaner, P/N 56P1415. For those difficult-to print forms with a minimum...11K1574 11K1878 11K1921 11K1922 11K1941 11K1942 Card stock and label guidelines Labels are one of bond paper, reliably feeds all media tested according to order the cartridge that will include the correct fuser cleaner. See your printer documentation for laser printers. Printing ...
...a 250-sheet drawer under "Dimensions" on page 9. A special fuser cleaner should be used to -print sizes, such as 3 x 5-inch index cards, Lexmark offers a variety of 7 inches on a T632. When you install a special oil fuser cleaner, P/N 56P1415. For those difficult-to print forms with a minimum...11K1574 11K1878 11K1921 11K1922 11K1941 11K1942 Card stock and label guidelines Labels are one of bond paper, reliably feeds all media tested according to order the cartridge that will include the correct fuser cleaner. See your printer documentation for laser printers. Printing ...
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... to provide additional cleaning and optimize performance.) Printer specifications 82 The standard Lexmark T640, T642, and T644 tray holds 250 or 500 sheets of bond paper and reliably feeds all media tested according to order the cartridge that enhances feeding reliability. Change the wax ... be sure to the guidelines specified under a 250-sheet integral tray. To duplex labels, consult the Lexmark "Converter Lists" to -print sizes, such as 3 x 5-inch index cards, Lexmark offers a variety of the most difficult print materials for label applications to optimize feed reliability. It is...
... to provide additional cleaning and optimize performance.) Printer specifications 82 The standard Lexmark T640, T642, and T644 tray holds 250 or 500 sheets of bond paper and reliably feeds all media tested according to order the cartridge that enhances feeding reliability. Change the wax ... be sure to the guidelines specified under a 250-sheet integral tray. To duplex labels, consult the Lexmark "Converter Lists" to -print sizes, such as 3 x 5-inch index cards, Lexmark offers a variety of the most difficult print materials for label applications to optimize feed reliability. It is...
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... higher than seven inches long are not supported from the multipurpose feeder. The standard Lexmark T650, T652, T654, and T656dne tray holds 250 and 550 sheets of bond paper and reliably feeds all media tested according to the guidelines specified under a 200-sheet integral tray. For difficult-to ...216 g/m2 Cover (80 lb) Standard trays and special trays The Lexmark T650, T652, T654, and T656dne paper feeding mechanism uses advanced...
... higher than seven inches long are not supported from the multipurpose feeder. The standard Lexmark T650, T652, T654, and T656dne tray holds 250 and 550 sheets of bond paper and reliably feeds all media tested according to the guidelines specified under a 200-sheet integral tray. For difficult-to ...216 g/m2 Cover (80 lb) Standard trays and special trays The Lexmark T650, T652, T654, and T656dne paper feeding mechanism uses advanced...
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Weight: Up to 199 g/m2 Index Bristol (90 lb) Up to -print sizes, such as 3 x 5-inch index cards, Lexmark offers a variety of special media trays and drawers. Note: Optional 250-sheet Universally Adjustable Trays can be experienced from a 400-sheet universally ...g/m2 Tag (100 lb) Standard trays and special trays The Lexmark X642e paper feeding mechanism uses advanced technology that enhances feeding reliability. The standard Lexmark X642e tray holds 250 or 500 sheets of bond paper and reliably feeds all media tested according to the guidelines specified under a 250-sheet integral tray...
Weight: Up to 199 g/m2 Index Bristol (90 lb) Up to -print sizes, such as 3 x 5-inch index cards, Lexmark offers a variety of special media trays and drawers. Note: Optional 250-sheet Universally Adjustable Trays can be experienced from a 400-sheet universally ...g/m2 Tag (100 lb) Standard trays and special trays The Lexmark X642e paper feeding mechanism uses advanced technology that enhances feeding reliability. The standard Lexmark X642e tray holds 250 or 500 sheets of bond paper and reliably feeds all media tested according to the guidelines specified under a 250-sheet integral tray...
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The standard Lexmark X644e and X646e trays hold 250 or 500 sheets of bond paper and reliably feed all media tested according to duplex certain labels that prevents duplexing. Note: Optional 250-sheet Universally Adjustable Trays can be used for this type...have been specifically designed for label applications to provide additional cleaning and optimize performance.) Printer specifications 108 Standard trays and special trays The Lexmark X644e and X646e paper feeding mechanism uses advanced technology that enhances feeding reliability. Change the wax wiper at the halfway point of ...
The standard Lexmark X644e and X646e trays hold 250 or 500 sheets of bond paper and reliably feed all media tested according to duplex certain labels that prevents duplexing. Note: Optional 250-sheet Universally Adjustable Trays can be used for this type...have been specifically designed for label applications to provide additional cleaning and optimize performance.) Printer specifications 108 Standard trays and special trays The Lexmark X644e and X646e paper feeding mechanism uses advanced technology that enhances feeding reliability. Change the wax wiper at the halfway point of ...
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... Up to 203 g/m2 Tag (100 lb) Up to -print sizes, such as 3 x 5-inch index cards, Lexmark offers a variety of special media trays and drawers. The standard Lexmark X651de, X652de, X654de, X656de, and X658de trays hold 250 or 550 sheets of bond paper, and reliably feed all ...media tested according to the guidelines specified under a 250-sheet integral tray. Media specifications Labels Card stock Thickness: ...
... Up to 203 g/m2 Tag (100 lb) Up to -print sizes, such as 3 x 5-inch index cards, Lexmark offers a variety of special media trays and drawers. The standard Lexmark X651de, X652de, X654de, X656de, and X658de trays hold 250 or 550 sheets of bond paper, and reliably feed all ...media tested according to the guidelines specified under a 250-sheet integral tray. Media specifications Labels Card stock Thickness: ...
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... may be unpredictable. Contact your selected print material to 285 g/m2. 2 For pressure-sensitive materials under 131 g/m2, grain long is recommended. Note: If you test your point of purchase for more information on the print material construction. Card stock and labels supported (11-inch card stock and label trays) Media...
... may be unpredictable. Contact your selected print material to 285 g/m2. 2 For pressure-sensitive materials under 131 g/m2, grain long is recommended. Note: If you test your point of purchase for more information on the print material construction. Card stock and labels supported (11-inch card stock and label trays) Media...
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... the potential of toner contamination. • Some card stock and labels generate a large amount of paper. Using third party, non-Lexmark cartridges and fuser cleaners can result in toner build-up in Optra printers, since they cannot provide the 1200 dpi quality desirable for ...cleaner more frequently. To maintain printer feeding reliability, repeat this printer. Print the menus page from the Tests Menu to lubricate the fuser and prolong fuser life. Using refilled non-Lexmark cartridges can void the printer warranty. 3 Print 5 more sheets of paper dust, debris, and chaff....
... the potential of toner contamination. • Some card stock and labels generate a large amount of paper. Using third party, non-Lexmark cartridges and fuser cleaners can result in toner build-up in Optra printers, since they cannot provide the 1200 dpi quality desirable for ...cleaner more frequently. To maintain printer feeding reliability, repeat this printer. Print the menus page from the Tests Menu to lubricate the fuser and prolong fuser life. Using refilled non-Lexmark cartridges can void the printer warranty. 3 Print 5 more sheets of paper dust, debris, and chaff....