Printer specifications
Lexmark W820
Limit label printing to occasional use of A4‑ or letter‑size paper office labels designed for laser printers. We do not
recommend using vinyl or polyester labels.
The Lexmark W820 supports stocks up to 163 g/m
which can hold up to 250 sheets of labels or card stock.
The following table lists the maximum weights supported by the trays and the multipurpose feeder.
Paper source
Tray 1
Trays 2, 3
Trays 4, 5
Multipurpose Feeder
For paper and transparency specifications, see the printer publications CD.
Labels
Width:
Length:
Weight:
Thickness:
Smoothness:
* 150–250 Sheffield is optimal. Using media higher than 300 Sheffield could result in printing degradation.
Card stock
Width:
Length:
Weight:
Card stock and label guidelines
When printing on labels:
•
Set the Paper Type to Labels in the Paper Menu.
•
Do not use label sheets with a slick backing material.
•
Do not print within 1 mm (0.04 in.) of the die-cut, the edge of the label or the perforations, or between the die-
cuts.
2
. Always feed labels and card stock from Tray 1, 2, or 3, each of
Media types
Paper, Bond, Card stock, Labels, Transparencies
Paper, Bond, Card stock, Labels
Paper, Bond
Paper, Bond, Card stock, Labels, Transparencies, Envelopes
210–216 mm (8.3–8.5 in.)
279–356 mm (11–11.7 in.)
120–128 g/m
0.13–0.20 mm (0.005–0.008 in.)
100–400 Sheffield*
210–216 mm (8.3–8.5 in.)
279–356 mm (11–11.7 in.)
Up to 163 g/m
2
2
103
Weight
2
60–163 g/m
2
60–163 g/m
2
60–105 g/m
2
120–128 g/m