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Media guidelines 1
Printing
Use recommended media (paper, transparencies, envelopes, card stock and labels) for your
printer to avoid printing problems. For detailed information about media characteristics, refer
to the Card Stock & Label Guide located on the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com.
Using color
Brief guidelines for choosing paper and other media follow.
Sources Paper sizes supported Paper types supported Capacity
Paper handling
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Tray 1 Letter, A4, Legal, Tabloid , Paper, transpa
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Media guidelines 2 Printing Sources Paper sizes supported Paper types supported Capacity Multipurpose Letter, A4, A5, Legal, Paper, glossy paper, 100 sheets of 20 lb paper 1 Using color feeder Tabloid , A3, Executive, transparencies, labels, 50 sheets of glossy paper 2 B4, JIS B5, Universal card stock 50 transparencies 30 sheets of labels Paper handling 50 sheets card stock 7¾, 9, 10, DL, C4, C5, B5 Envelopes 10 envelopes High capacity Letter, A4 Paper 3000 sheets of 20 lb Maintenance feeder p
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Media guidelines 3 Printing The following table lists recommended media, weights, and the stack height guide to use when loading the paper trays. Using color Stack height letter Recommended media * A Lexmark Glossy Paper : Letter (P/N 12A5950), A4 (P/N 12A5951) Paper handling 2 B 11x17, Legal, B4, A3 (90–105 g/m , 24–28 lb bond) 2 C Letter, A4 (60–105 g/m , 16–28 lb bond) 2 11x17, Legal, B4, A3 (60 - 90 g/m , 16 - 24 lb bond) Maintenance ** D Lexmark Transparency : Letter (P/N 12A5940), A4 (P/
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Media guidelines 4 Printing Paper Note: Using low quality paper may result in unsatisfactory performance and may Using color degrade print quality. When printing photographic quality images, use a high-quality laser printer paper. We Paper handling recommend the following paper for optimum results: Paper Weight Size Part Number 2 Maintenance Hammermill Laser Print 90 g/m (24 lb) 2 Lexmark Glossy Laser Paper 120 g/m (32 lb) Letter 12A5950 A4 12A5951 Troubleshooting 2 For printing text and typic
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Media guidelines 5 Printing The following are not recommended for your printer: • Paper with a large cotton content Using color Paper with a rough or heavily textured surface Coated papers, such as erasable bond Preprinted papers manufactured with chemicals that may contaminate the printer Paper designed for inkjet printers Paper handling Deformed or damaged paper Paper that is wet or has absorbed moisture Paper that is punched, embossed, or perforated Maintenance Multiple-part f
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Media guidelines 6 Printing Transparencies For best results, use the following Lexmark transparencies: Using color Description Size Part number Professional color laser transparencies Letter 12A5940 Paper handling A4 12A5941 These transparencies are designed to provide optimal print quality. Using other Maintenance transparencies designed for laser printers may yield unpredictable results and possibly cause damage to your printer. Transparencies must be able to withstand temperatures of 175°C
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Media guidelines 7 Printing Envelopes You can load up to 10 envelopes in the multipurpose feeder. Load envelopes flap side down Using color with the stamp area on the right. The end of the envelope with the return address area enters the multipurpose feeder last. Do not load stamped envelopes. Before loading envelopes, fan the stack to prevent them from sticking together. For envelope loading instructions, see Loading envelopes. Paper handling To ensure the best print quality, set Paper Type
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Media guidelines 8 Printing Use envelopes that can withstand temperatures of 175°C (347°F) without sealing, excessive curling, wrinkling, or releasing hazardous emissions. Adjust the left, and front paper guides to fit the envelope width. Using color Labels Paper handling Use only labels designed for laser printers. Use only label sheets that have no gaps between the labels, as shown. Try a sample of any labels before purchasing a large quantity. Acceptable labels Unacceptable labels Maint
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Media guidelines 9 Printing Feed labels only from the multipurpose feeder. When printing on labels: Use only paper labels. Do not use vinyl labels. Using color Do not print a large number of labels consecutively. Do not use labels that have adhesive exposed on the sheets. Do not use labels that have coating or sizing applied to make the labels liquid- resistant. Paper handling From the operator panel or from MarkVision, set the Paper Type to Labels. For label loading instructions, see
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Media guidelines 10 Printing Card stock Note: Load card stock in the multipurpose feeder and heavy media tray only. Do Using color not load more than 50 sheets of card stock into the multipurpose feeder. Loading more than 50 sheets of card stock or using the wrong paper source may cause paper jams or a failure to feed. Paper handling You can load 250 sheets of card stock in the heavy media tray. The properties of the card stock you choose—such as the orientation of the paper fibers, moisture
