Lexmark W840 - Lexmark Dot Matrix Manual

Card stock and label guidelines
When printing on labels:
• Set the Paper Type to Labels in the Paper Menu.
• Do not use label sheets with a slick backing material.
• Do not print within 1 mm (0.04 in.) of the die-cut, the edge of the label or the perforations, or between the die-
cuts.
•
Use full label sheets. Partial sheets may cause labels to peel off during printing, resulting in a paper jam.
• Do not use label sheets that have adhesive to the edge of the sheet. We recommend zone coating of the adhesive
at least 1 mm (0.04 in.) away from the edges. Adhesive material may contaminate your printer and could void your
warranty.
When printing on card stock:
•
Set the Paper Type to Card Stock.
•
Do not use card stock that is creased. It may cause paper jams.
• We recommend the use of grain long card stock.

Lexmark W840

Limit label printing to occasional use of A4- or letter-size paper office labels designed for laser printers. We do not
recommend using vinyl or polyester labels.
The Lexmark W840 supports stocks up to 216 g/m
feeder.
The following table lists the maximum weights supported by the trays and the multipurpose feeder.
Overview of card stock and label support
Labels
Card stock
2
. Always feed labels and card stock from Tray 1, 2, or the multipurpose
Tray 1
2
64–105 g/m
2
64–105 g/m
Printer specifications
Tray 2
2
64–216 g/m
2
64–216 g/m
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Multipurpose feeder
2
64–216 g/m
2
64–216 g/m