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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 and fan the envelopes to loosen 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 card stock
Card stock is heavy, single‑ply specialty media. Many of its variable characteristics, such as moisture content,
thickness, and texture, can significantly affect print quality.
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From the printer control panel, set the paper size, type, texture, and weight in the Paper menu to match the
card stock loaded in the tray.
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Print samples on the card stock being considered for use before buying large quantities.
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Specify the paper texture and weight from the tray settings to match the paper loaded in the tray.
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Preprinting, perforation, and creasing may significantly affect the print quality and cause jams or other paper
feed problems.
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Before loading the card stock on the tray, flex and fan the card stock to loosen them. Straighten the edges
on a level surface.
Paper guidelines
Selecting the correct paper or specialty media reduces printing problems. For the best print quality, try a sample
of the paper or specialty media before buying large quantities.
Paper characteristics
The following paper characteristics affect print quality and reliability. Consider these characteristics when
evaluating new paper stock.
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