Printer specifications
Lexmark X642e
The Lexmark X642e prints on many labels designed for use with laser printers.
The following table lists the maximum weights supported by the trays and the multipurpose feeder.
Note: Scanning large quantities of labels is not recommended.
Overview of card stock and label support
Grain
Paper source
direction
Integrated tray (grain long)
(grain short)
Optional
(grain long)
250‑sheet
(grain short)
drawer
Optional
(grain long)
500‑sheet
(grain short)
drawer
Multipurpose
(grain long)
feeder*
(grain short)
* Due to label design characteristics, unacceptable feeding may be experienced from the multipurpose feeder.
Media specifications
Labels
Thickness:
Smoothness:
* 150–250 Sheffield is optimal. Using media higher than 300 Sheffield could result in printing degradation.
Card stock
Weight:
Card stock
Index
Bristol
Tag
2
2
163 g/m
163 g/m
2
2
199 g/m
203 g/m
2
2
120 g/m
120 g/m
2
2
163 g/m
163 g/m
2
2
163 g/m
163 g/m
2
2
199 g/m
203 g/m
2
2
120 g/m
120 g/m
2
2
163 g/m
163 g/m
0.102–0.305 mm (0.004–0.012 in.)
100–400* Sheffield
Up to 199 g/m
Up to 203 g/m
Cover
Paper
2
2
176 g/m
180 g/m
2
216 g/m
2
2
135 g/m
163 g/m
2
176 g/m
2
2
176 g/m
180 g/m
2
216 g/m
2
2
135 g/m
163 g/m
2
176 g/m
2
Index Bristol (90 lb)
2
Tag (100 lb)
Labels
Dual‑web
paper
Polyester
2
2
180 g/m
220 g/m
2
2
163 g/m
220 g/m
2
2
180 g/m
220 g/m
2
2
163 g/m
220 g/m
127
Vinyl
2
300 g/m
2
260 g/m
2
300 g/m
2
260 g/m