Envelopes; Transparencies; Labels; Avoiding Jams - Lexmark C520 Series Service Manual

Envelopes

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All envelopes should be new, unused, and without package damage.
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Envelopes with excessive curl or twist exceeding 6 mm, those stuck together, those with bent corners or
nicked edges, or those that interlock should not be used.
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Minimum weight: 60 g/m
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The following envelopes should not be used:
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Envelopes with windows, holes, perforations, cutouts, or deep embossing
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Envelopes with metal clasps, string ties, or metal folding bars
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Envelopes with exposed flap adhesive when the flap is in the closed position
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For best results, print on new 90 g/m
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Under high humidity conditions (over 60%), envelopes may seal during printing.

Transparencies

Use letter- or A4-size transparencies only.

Labels

Labels should be selected using guidelines found in the User's Guide or the Cardstock and Label Guide, and
tested for acceptability.

Avoiding jams

Use appropriate print media (paper, transparencies, labels, and card stock) to help ensure trouble-free printing.
Note: Try a limited sample of any print media you are considering using with the printer before purchasing large
quantities.
By selecting the appropriate print media and loading it properly, you can avoid most jams.
The following hints can help you avoid jams:
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Use only recommended print media.
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Do not overload the print media sources. Make sure the stack height does not exceed the maximum height
indicated by the stack line on the labels in the sources.
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Do not load wrinkled, creased, damp, or curled print media.
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Flex, fan, and straighten print media before you load it. If jams do occur with print media, try feeding one
sheet at a time through the multipurpose feeder.
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Do not use print media that you have cut or trimmed yourself.
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Do not mix print media sizes, weights, or types in the same print media source.
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Make sure the recommended print side is loaded in the source according to your simplex or duplex needs.
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Keep print media stored in an acceptable environment.
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Do not remove trays during a print job.
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Push all trays in firmly after loading them.
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Make sure the guides in the trays are properly positioned for the size of print media you have loaded. Make
sure the guides are not placed too tightly against the stack of print media.

Print area

The printable area is limited to within 4.2 mm (0.167 in.) of all edges of the media. Any information placed
outside this specified printable area does not print.
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(16 lb)
2
(24 lb) sulfite or 25% cotton bond envelopes
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