Tips On Using Labels; Tips On Using Letterhead - Lexmark MX710 series User Manual

Paper and specialty media guide
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Have bent corners.
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Have rough, cockle, or laid finishes.
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Adjust the width guides to fit the width of the envelopes.
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Before loading the envelopes on the tray, flex the stack of envelopes back and forth to loosen them, and
then fan them. Straighten the edges on a level surface.
Note: A combination of high humidity (over 60%) and high printing temperature may wrinkle or seal
envelopes.

Tips on using labels

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From the printer control panel, set the paper size, type, texture, and weight in the Paper menu to match the
labels loaded in the tray.
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Print samples on labels being considered for use before buying large quantities.
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For more information on label printing, characteristics, and design, see the Card Stock & Label Guide at
http://support.lexmark.com.
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Use labels designed specifically for laser printers.
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Do not use labels with slick backing material.
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Use full label sheets. Partial sheets may cause labels to peel off during printing, resulting in a jam. Partial
sheets also contaminate the printer and the cartridge with adhesive, and could void the printer and toner
cartridge warranties.
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Do not use labels with exposed adhesive.
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Before loading labels on the tray, flex and fan labels to loosen them. Straighten the edges on a level surface.

Tips on using letterhead

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Use letterhead designed specifically for laser printers.
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Print samples on the letterhead being considered for use before buying large quantities.
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Before loading letterhead, flex and fan the sheets to prevent them from sticking together.
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Page orientation is important when printing on letterhead.
Source
Trays
Trays
Multipurpose feeder
Multipurpose feeder
Note: Check with the manufacturer or vendor to determine whether the preprinted letterhead is acceptable
for laser printers.
Printing Printable side
One‑sided Facedown
Two‑sided Faceup
One‑sided Faceup
Two‑sided Facedown
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Paper orientation
Load the sheet with the
top edge toward the
front of the tray.
Load the sheet with the
bottom edge entering
the printer first.
Load the sheet with the
top edge entering the
printer first.
Load the sheet with the
bottom edge entering
the printer first.