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Media types and weights (output options) (continued)
Media
Type
Labels—
Paper
2,4
maximum
Dual-web
paper
Polyester
Vinyl
2
Envelopes
Sulfite,
wood-free
or up to
100%
cotton
bonds
1
2
For 60 to 176 g/m
(16 to 47 lb bond) paper, grain long fibers are recommended. For papers heavier than 176 g/m
lb bond), grain short is recommended.
2
Paper weighing less than 75 g/m
is not supported in duplex. Paper less than 76 g/m
3
Pressure-sensitive area must enter the printer first.
4
100% cotton content maximum weight is 90.2 g/m
5
28 lb bond envelopes are limited to 25% cotton content.
6
The duplex option supports the same weights and types as the printer except for paper 16–19.9 lb (60–74.9 g/m
transparencies, envelopes, vinyl labels, and polyester labels.
7
Vinyl labels are supported only when the printing environment and the media are at 20–32.2° C (68–90° F).
8
Refer to the Converter Listing on the Lexmark Home Page and Automated FAX system (LEXFAX™) for information on
whether your vinyl label converter has passed the Lexmark criteria. Refer, also, to the Card Stock and Label Guide for
more details.
9
2
Paper 105–176 g/m
(28–47 lb bond) must be printed with Paper Weight set to Heavy.
Media guidelines
Selecting the appropriate media for the printer helps avoid printing problems.
The following sections contain guidelines for choosing the correct media for the printer.
For detailed information about media characteristics, see the Card Stock & Label Guide available on the
Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com/publications.
Paper
To ensure the best print quality and feed reliability, use 90 g/m
papers designed for general business use may also provide acceptable print quality.
We recommend Lexmark part number 12A5950 letter size glossy paper and Lexmark part number 12A5951 A4
size glossy paper.
Always print several samples before buying large quantities of any type of media. When choosing any media,
consider the weight, fiber content, and color.
Standard
output bin and
optional
5-bin mailbox
output
expander
2
180 g/m
Not supported
(48 lb bond)
2
180 g/m
(48 lb
Not supported
bond)
2
220 g/m
(59 lb
Not supported
bond)
2
300 g/m
(92 lb
Not supported
liner)
2
60 to 105 g/m
Not supported
(16 to 28 lb.
bond)
2
(20 lb bond) is limited to simplex printing only at less than 60% relative humidity. and
2
must be printed with Paper Weight set to Light.
2
(24 lb) bond.
Media weight
StapleSmart finisher
Output bin
Offset
2
2
180 g/m
180 g/m
(48 lb bond)
bond)
2
2
180 g/m
180 g/m
(48 lb bond)
(48 lb bond)
2
2
220 g/m
220 g/m
(59 lb bond)
(59 lb bond)
2
2
300 g/m
(92 lb
300 g/m
liner)
liner)
Not supported
Not supported
2
(24 lb) xerographic, grain long paper. Business
General information
5061
Staple
(48 lb
Not supported
Not supported
Not supported
(92 lb
Not supported
Not supported
2
(47
2
) bond,
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