Card Stock - Lexmark T420 User Reference

Card stock

Card stock is single ply, and has a large array of properties, such as the orientation of paper fibers and
texture, that can significantly affect the print quality.
You may only print card stock from the multipurpose feeder. Card stock must always exit to the rear
output bin.
Try a sample of any card stock you are considering using with the printer before purchasing a large
quantity.
See Print media source specifications
When printing on card stock:
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Set the Paper Type to Card Stock from the printer driver, in the Local Printer Setup Utility, or
from MarkVision.
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Do not use preprinted card stock manufactured with chemicals that may contaminate the
printer. Preprinting introduces semi-liquid and volatile components in the printer.
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Do not use card stock that is perforated or creased. It may cause print media jams.
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We recommend the use of grain short card stock.
Printer maintenance when printing on card stock
After printing approximately 10,000 pages of card stock (or each time you replace the print cartridge),
complete the following steps to maintain printer feeding reliability:
1
Print 5 sheets of paper.
2
Wait approximately 5 seconds.
3
Print 5 more sheets of paper.
For detailed information on card stock printing, characteristics, and design, refer to the Card Stock &
Label Guide available on Lexmark's Web site at www.lexmark.com/publications.
for information on the preferred weight of print media.
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