Label Components - Lexmark Dot Matrix Manual

Other steps to ensure optimal printing include orienting the label in the tray so the label end is fed into the printer first,
and using grain long paper. Grain long paper tends to feed more reliably than grain short paper, which tends to curl
more easily. As with any industry, product changes and improvements are constantly being developed. Therefore, if a
converter develops a grain short sheet for use with duplexed labels, test the sheet to make sure it performs satisfactorily.
Note: We recommend testing any material with your application and printer before purchasing large quantities.
To use the duplex label application, you must install a special fuser wiper.
Printer
S1855, T612, T614, T520, and T522
T620 and T622
T630, T632 and T634
T64x, X644e, and X646e
T65x and X65x
The wiper makes it possible to print on both sides of paper labels specifically designed for duplexing. In addition, you
can use the wiper to simplex paper labels and duplex paper in the same printer. When ordering a new cartridge, be
sure to order the cartridge that includes the correct fuser wiper.

Label components

Labels are composed of three basic parts: the liner, the adhesive, and the face sheet. Labels may also have topcoats
that affect printing. Choosing appropriate materials for each of these label components will help ensure reliable printing.
Liners
The liner, also known as the carrier or backing, is the material onto which the label is attached. The liner carries the
label through the printer and directly affects feed reliability. Liner weights and construction vary based on the printable
face stock used (for more information, see "Face sheet (printable stock)" on page 23). Tissue-backed, plain bond, or
bond-like, porous, lay-flat liners are preferred. Liners constructed for use in high speed laser printers (50 or more
pages per minute) may not produce acceptable results.
A liner should bend easily and snap back to its original flat state when released. If the form remains bent, it may cause
paper jams or damage to the edge of the sheet, particularly in earlier printer models using a corner buckler rather than
an auto compensator to separate the sheets. The following table shows which printers use a corner buckler and which
use an auto compensator.
Note: If your printer is not listed here, contact your Lexmark representative to verify which method your printer uses
to separate sheets of labels.
Fuser wiper part number
99A1082
18A1467
56P2109
40X2666
40X2666
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