Chapter 8: Print Media Sources And Specifications - Lexmark T420 User Reference

Print media sources and
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specifications
This topic provides specifications for each type of print media that can be used with your printer, as
well as important information about the print media sources and the output bins.
For detailed information about print media characteristics, refer to the Card Stock & Label Guide
available on Lexmark's Web site at www.lexmark.com/publications.
Print media source specifications
each of the sources. For more information on selecting specific print media, see
guidelines.
We recommend that you try a limited sample of any print media you are considering using with the
printer before purchasing large quantities.
The following information refers to items in the
helpful tips about print media and sources:
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For weights of print media other than paper, refer to the Card Stock & Label Guide.
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Capacities are for 20 lb paper, unless otherwise noted.
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For more information about printing labels from tray 1 (standard tray), refer to the Card Stock &
Label Guide.
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The optional tray (tray 1) is designed to handle 100 sheets of heavy labels, but its capacity
may be reduced due to the thickness of some labels.
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You can send labels and transparencies to the standard output bin; however, they may print
more successfully when sent to the rear output bin.
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The following sizes or types of print media must exit to the rear output bin:
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Print media 165.1 mm (6.5 in.) or less in length
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3 x 5 in. and 4 x 6 in. index cards and card stock
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Envelopes may curl less if they exit to the rear output bin.
details the types and quantities of print media you can load in
Print media source specifications
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Print media
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