Lexmark E250, E350, And E450N - Lexmark Dot Matrix Manual

Lexmark E250, E350, and E450n

Limit label printing to occasional use of paper office labels designed for laser printers. We do not recommend using
vinyl or polyester labels.
The printer supports paper and label stock from 60–90 g/m
up to 50 label sheets in Tray 1. Card stock must be sent through the manual feeder one sheet at a time.
The following table lists the maximum weights supported by Tray 1, Tray 2, and the manual sheet feeder.
Overview of card stock and label support
Paper source
Tray 1
Tray 2
Manual Feed
Card stock should be grain short and set to exit the rear door.
For paper and transparency specifications, refer to the printer publications CD.
Media specifications
Labels Width:
Length:
Weight:
Thickness:
Smoothness:
*150–250 Sheffield is optimal. Using media higher than 300 Sheffield could result in printing degradation.
Card stock Weight:
Note: To minimize curl, use the rear exit when printing on card stock and labels.
For more information, see "Maintenance procedures" on page 13.
Card Stock
Index Bristol
—
—
2
163 g/m
210–216 mm (8.3–8.5 in.)
279–297 mm (11–11.7 in.)
2
Up to 90 g/m
Up to 0.25 mm (0.01 in.)
100–400* Sheffield
Up to 163 g/m
2
Up to 163 g/m
Printer specifications
64
2
and index card stock up to 163 g/m
Tag Cover
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— —
2
—
163 g/m
(24 lb)
2
Index Bristol (90 lb)
Tag (100 lb)
2
(43 lb). You can load
Labels
Paper Vinyl
2 —
90 g/m
2
—
90 g/m
2
—
90 g/m