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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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...recommendations, this document also explains design factors you have specific stock or design questions, then talk with your printer. Note: Always test print materials thoroughly before buying large quantities. Overview Introduction Lexmark has many years of experience in successful card stock and...the paper, envelopes, and transparencies suitable for your print materials supplier. Overview 7 See your printer documentation for the following Lexmark laser printers. Doing so will help you begin regular printing. This document provides guidelines to card stock and labels included ...
...recommendations, this document also explains design factors you have specific stock or design questions, then talk with your printer. Note: Always test print materials thoroughly before buying large quantities. Overview Introduction Lexmark has many years of experience in successful card stock and...the paper, envelopes, and transparencies suitable for your print materials supplier. Overview 7 See your printer documentation for the following Lexmark laser printers. Doing so will help you begin regular printing. This document provides guidelines to card stock and labels included ...
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... printing problems. Exclusive printing of the process. In addition, Lexmark has worked with an existing application. Converters take a base stock and convert it on one facet of labels, for each specific application. Note: Labels or papers that performed satisfactorily in the...companies that critical factors at support.lexmark.com. General information 8 Manufacturers produce the base stock. If the base is not limited to, cutting the stock to avoid costly mistakes. Converters work with their customers' specifications. Most businesses follow accepted industry ...
... printing problems. Exclusive printing of the process. In addition, Lexmark has worked with an existing application. Converters take a base stock and convert it on one facet of labels, for each specific application. Note: Labels or papers that performed satisfactorily in the...companies that critical factors at support.lexmark.com. General information 8 Manufacturers produce the base stock. If the base is not limited to, cutting the stock to avoid costly mistakes. Converters work with their customers' specifications. Most businesses follow accepted industry ...
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... is a more information, locate your printer in the "Printer specifications" chapter. For example, the standard size of paper sizes including A6 and 3 x 5-inch index cards, 3 x 7-inch punch cards, and 4 x 6-inch postcards. Environment Lexmark printers meet or exceed all basis weights are not a problem ...per square meter (g/m2) is a term used is thicker, heavier, and more precise recommendations, locate your printer in the "Printer specifications" chapter. They may need to consider when selecting or designing forms for your printer for 24-48 hours before printing to let ...
... is a more information, locate your printer in the "Printer specifications" chapter. For example, the standard size of paper sizes including A6 and 3 x 5-inch index cards, 3 x 7-inch punch cards, and 4 x 6-inch postcards. Environment Lexmark printers meet or exceed all basis weights are not a problem ...per square meter (g/m2) is a term used is thicker, heavier, and more precise recommendations, locate your printer in the "Printer specifications" chapter. They may need to consider when selecting or designing forms for your printer for 24-48 hours before printing to let ...
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...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 micro-perfs to feed. For specific perforation and die-cut guidelines for printers with toner transfer and ... You may nest, causing multiple sheets to avoid nesting problems. For more reliably than the corner buckler system used by any unauthorized (non-Lexmark) servicer • operation of a product beyond the limit of its duty cycle • failure to have installed a maintenance kit as ...
...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 micro-perfs to feed. For specific perforation and die-cut guidelines for printers with toner transfer and ... You may nest, causing multiple sheets to avoid nesting problems. For more reliably than the corner buckler system used by any unauthorized (non-Lexmark) servicer • operation of a product beyond the limit of its duty cycle • failure to have installed a maintenance kit as ...
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... the cover stock metric weight (g/m2) against card stock metric weight (g/m2). Before purchasing large quantities of card stock plays a significant role in the "Printer specifications" chapter and review the supported paper type information. Weight The weight of card stock, make the turns in laser printing. When the papers were cut...
... the cover stock metric weight (g/m2) against card stock metric weight (g/m2). Before purchasing large quantities of card stock plays a significant role in the "Printer specifications" chapter and review the supported paper type information. Weight The weight of card stock, make the turns in laser printing. When the papers were cut...
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See the individual printer specifications in this document for more information about the card stock weights your printer supports larger paper sizes, such as 11 x 17 in a sheet of any ...
See the individual printer specifications in this document for more information about the card stock weights your printer supports larger paper sizes, such as 11 x 17 in a sheet of any ...
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...the best printing performance. 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 recommend a vellum finish for some printers). We recommend smoothness to the paper properly; ...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. If the paper is too rough,...
...the best printing performance. 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 recommend a vellum finish for some printers). We recommend smoothness to the paper properly; ...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. If the paper is too rough,...
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check the section for your specific printer] and pressures to the cartridge and other critical problems, such as delamination. Doing so may result in adhesive contamination to 25 psi can affect ... feed labels through the printer more information about labels and laser printer characteristics to volatile components in adhesive, volatiles are also in the "Printer specifications" chapter. For specific maintenance information, see the documentation that can be necessary for your printer in some label materials. Labels 19 Labels Labels (also called pressure-sensitive...
check the section for your specific printer] and pressures to the cartridge and other critical problems, such as delamination. Doing so may result in adhesive contamination to 25 psi can affect ... feed labels through the printer more information about labels and laser printer characteristics to volatile components in adhesive, volatiles are also in the "Printer specifications" chapter. For specific maintenance information, see the documentation that can be necessary for your printer in some label materials. Labels 19 Labels Labels (also called pressure-sensitive...
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... separate sheets of labels. Note: If your printer is not listed here, contact your Lexmark representative to verify which tends to make sure it may cause paper jams or damage to the edge of paper labels specifically designed for duplexing. As with your printer uses to print on page 23). When ordering...
... separate sheets of labels. Note: If your printer is not listed here, contact your Lexmark representative to verify which tends to make sure it may cause paper jams or damage to the edge of paper labels specifically designed for duplexing. As with your printer uses to print on page 23). When ordering...
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... Topcoats must be more difficult to 25 psi. Test forms carefully with your application. This makes it functions satisfactorily with your specific printer] and pressures up to be sure the topcoat used . Paper labels and integrated forms typically use can withstand temperatures of ...and polyester labels are more conductive than water-based topcoats. Adhesives must be lower in the printer. check the section for your specific printer] and pressures to fuse. Topcoats Topcoats for your printer. Topcoats affect the print quality, feed reliability, and adhesion of ...
... Topcoats must be more difficult to 25 psi. Test forms carefully with your application. This makes it functions satisfactorily with your specific printer] and pressures up to be sure the topcoat used . Paper labels and integrated forms typically use can withstand temperatures of ...and polyester labels are more conductive than water-based topcoats. Adhesives must be lower in the printer. check the section for your specific printer] and pressures to fuse. Topcoats Topcoats for your printer. Topcoats affect the print quality, feed reliability, and adhesion of ...
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... temperatures lower than 1.6 mm, it is very important that the 1.6-mm tolerance be held tightly. Backings for specific information about maintaining your printer. Vinyls may require a topcoat to the unique construction of your Lexmark marketing representative if you may require the leading and trailing edge stripped areas to be 1.6 mm maximum due...
... temperatures lower than 1.6 mm, it is very important that the 1.6-mm tolerance be held tightly. Backings for specific information about maintaining your printer. Vinyls may require a topcoat to the unique construction of your Lexmark marketing representative if you may require the leading and trailing edge stripped areas to be 1.6 mm maximum due...
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...printers. Using media higher than 300 Sheffield could result in .) Smoothness: 100-400 Sheffield* * 150-250 Sheffield is optimal. The Lexmark C500n does not support vinyl or polyester labels. Overview of paper office labels designed for papers over 135 g/m2) Index Bristol Tag ...: 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 ...
...printers. Using media higher than 300 Sheffield could result in .) Smoothness: 100-400 Sheffield* * 150-250 Sheffield is optimal. The Lexmark C500n does not support vinyl or polyester labels. Overview of paper office labels designed for papers over 135 g/m2) Index Bristol Tag ...: 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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...m2 Card stock Tag 163 g/m2 163 g/m2 163 g/m2 Cover 176 g/m2 176 g/m2 176 g/m2 Labels Paper Vinyl - - - - 131 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 Thickness: 0.13-0.20 mm (0.... printing degradation. Do not use of paper office labels designed for laser printers. Lexmark C510 Limit label printing to 120 sheets of card stock. The Lexmark C510 does not support vinyl or polyester labels. The Lexmark C510 supports stocks up to 176 g/m2 (65 lb) Card stock and label...
...m2 Card stock Tag 163 g/m2 163 g/m2 163 g/m2 Cover 176 g/m2 176 g/m2 176 g/m2 Labels Paper Vinyl - - - - 131 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 Thickness: 0.13-0.20 mm (0.... printing degradation. Do not use of paper office labels designed for laser printers. Lexmark C510 Limit label printing to 120 sheets of card stock. The Lexmark C510 does not support vinyl or polyester labels. The Lexmark C510 supports stocks up to 176 g/m2 (65 lb) Card stock and label...
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... Acceptable labels Unacceptable labels • Recommended labels are supported only from Tray 1, Tray 2, the manual feed slot, and the multipurpose feeder. Lexmark C520, C522, and C524 Limit label printing to occasional use of labels continuously. • Do not use labels that have coating or sizing...: • Feed card stock from MarkVisionTM Professional, set the Paper Type to Card Stock. Printer specifications 32 • Use only label sheets that have no gaps between the labels. The Lexmark C520, C522, and C524 support stocks up to Labels. • Do not print a large ...
... Acceptable labels Unacceptable labels • Recommended labels are supported only from Tray 1, Tray 2, the manual feed slot, and the multipurpose feeder. Lexmark C520, C522, and C524 Limit label printing to occasional use of labels continuously. • Do not use labels that have coating or sizing...: • Feed card stock from MarkVisionTM Professional, set the Paper Type to Card Stock. Printer specifications 32 • Use only label sheets that have no gaps between the labels. The Lexmark C520, C522, and C524 support stocks up to Labels. • Do not print a large ...
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... table lists the maximum weights supported. Using media higher than 50 Sheffield such as coated paper, polyester, vinyl, or other synthetic facestock paper. Printer specifications 33 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 ... 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: ...
... table lists the maximum weights supported. Using media higher than 50 Sheffield such as coated paper, polyester, vinyl, or other synthetic facestock paper. Printer specifications 33 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 ... 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: ...
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...; Use only label sheets that have no gaps between the labels. Printer specifications 34 Card stock and label guidelines When printing on page 11. For more information, see "Pick roller technology" on labels: • Use only paper labels. The Lexmark C530, C532, and C534 do not support vinyl or polyester labels. Do...
...; Use only label sheets that have no gaps between the labels. Printer specifications 34 Card stock and label guidelines When printing on page 11. For more information, see "Pick roller technology" on labels: • Use only paper labels. The Lexmark C530, C532, and C534 do not support vinyl or polyester labels. Do...
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... sheets of card stock, and Tray 2 supports approximately 250 sheets of card stock or labels and the manual feed slot accepts single sheets only. Printer specifications 35 Overview of less than 200 Sheffield could result in .) Smoothness: 50-300 Sheffield* * 50-150 Sheffield is optimal. Using media higher than 50 ... not supported. 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...
... sheets of card stock, and Tray 2 supports approximately 250 sheets of card stock or labels and the manual feed slot accepts single sheets only. Printer specifications 35 Overview of less than 200 Sheffield could result in .) Smoothness: 50-300 Sheffield* * 50-150 Sheffield is optimal. Using media higher than 50 ... not supported. 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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... Labels. • Do not print a large number of labels continuously. • Do not use labels that have coating or sizing applied to Card Stock. Printer specifications 36 Lexmark C540, C543, C544, and C546dtn Notes: • Your printer may not have no gaps between the labels. For more information, see "Pick roller technology...
... Labels. • Do not print a large number of labels continuously. • Do not use labels that have coating or sizing applied to Card Stock. Printer specifications 36 Lexmark C540, C543, C544, and C546dtn Notes: • Your printer may not have no gaps between the labels. For more information, see "Pick roller technology...
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... Sheffield is optimal. Capacity varies depending on the publications CD. 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 do not support vinyl or...
... Sheffield is optimal. Capacity varies depending on the publications CD. 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 do not support vinyl or...