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Choosing the right print media
Selecting the right paper or other media reduces printing problems. For best print quality, try a sample
of the paper or other media you are considering before buying large quantities.
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Use 20 lb (75 g/m2) xerographic paper.
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Use transparencies designed for laser printers. We recommend Lexmark laser printer
transparencies: for letter size transparencies, part number 70X7240; for A4 size
transparencies, part number 12A5010.
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Use envelopes made from 90 g/m
not use envelopes that:
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Have excessive curl
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Are stuck together
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Are damaged in any way
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Contain windows, holes, perforations, cutouts, or embossing
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Use metal clasps, string ties, or metal folding bars
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Have postage stamps attached
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Have any exposed adhesive when the flap is in the sealed position
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Do not use labels that have exposed adhesive on the sheets.
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Do not print a large number of labels continuously.
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Use card stock with a maximum weight of 163 g/m
5 in.).
Media types and sizes
Media
Size
Paper
A4, A5, B5, letter, legal,
executive
Transparencies
A4,letter
2
(24 lb) bond paper. To reduce paper jams, do
2
and a minimum size of 76.2 x 127 mm (3 x
Weight
17–43 lb
2
(64–163 g/m
)
16–43 lb
2
(60–163 g/m
)
16–24 lb
2
(60–90 g/m
)
N/A
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Capacity
Tray 1:150 sheets
(20# paper)
Manual feed:1 sheet
Optional tray 2: 250 sheets (20#
paper)
Tray 1:10 sheets
Manual feed:1 sheet