Optra E, Ep - Lexmark Laser Printers Label Manual

Maintenance Procedures
If the print quality begins to degrade when printing sheets of labels, we suggest you follow the three
cleaning steps below:
1
Print 5 sheets of paper.
2
Wait approximately 5 seconds.
3
Print 5 more sheets of paper.
To maintain printer feeding reliability, repeat this cleaning process every time you replace the print
cartridge, more often with some media. Failure to follow maintenance procedures could cause
jamming, poor print quality, feeding problems, and fuser problems.
The following table lists the maximum basis weights supported by tray 1 and the manual feed slot.
Optra E and Ep: Overview of Card Stock and Label Support
Paper Source
Tray 1
Manual Feed Slot
For paper and transparency specifications, refer to the printer User's Guide.
Media Specifications
Labels Width:
Length:
Weight:
Thickness:
Smoothness:
* 150 - 250 Sheffield is optimal. Using media higher than 300 Sheffield could result in printing degradation.

Optra E, Ep

Limit label printing to occasional use of paper office labels
designed for laser printers. We do not recommend using vinyl
or polyester labels.
The Optra E and Optra Ep support stocks up to 43 lb
2
(163 g/m ). Tray 1 can hold up to 10 sheets of card stock or
labels.
Card Stock
Index Bristol Tag
2
163 g/m 163 g/m
2
163 g/m 163 g/m
210 to 216 mm (8.3 to 8.5 in.)
279 to 297 mm (11 to 11.7 in.)
120 to 150 g/m
0.13 to 0.25 mm (0.005 to 0.01 in.)
100 to 400 Sheffield*
Optra E, Ep
86
Cover
2 —
150 g/m
2 —
150 g/m
2
(32 to 39 lb)
Labels
Paper Vinyl
2 —
2 —