Lexmark Dot Matrix Manual page 89

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 Width:
Length:
Weight:
Card stock and label guidelines
When printing on labels:
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Set the Paper Type to Labels from the printer driver.
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Use standard-size products (either A4 or Letter).
• Do not use label sheets with a slick backing material.
• Do not print within 1 mm (0.040 in.) of the die-cut.
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Use full label sheets. Partial sheets may cause labels to peel off during printing, resulting in a paper jam. Partial
sheets will also contaminate your printer and your cartridge with adhesive, and could void your printer and cartridge
warranties.
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Use labels that can withstand temperatures of 180°C (356°F) without sealing, excessive curling, wrinkling, or
releasing hazardous emissions.
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Verify that your label adhesive material can tolerate a fusing temperature of 180°C (356°F) for 0.1 second.
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Use labels that can withstand pressure of 25 pounds per square inch (psi).
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Do not print within 1 mm (0.040 in.) of the edge of the label, of the perforations, or between die-cuts of the label.
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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 (0.040 in.) away from edges. Adhesive material will contaminate your printer and could void your
warranty.
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If zone coating of the adhesive is not possible, a 3-mm (0.125-in.) strip should be removed on the leading and driver
edge, and a non-oozing adhesive should be used.
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Remove a 3-mm (0.125-in.) strip from the leading edge to prevent labels from peeling inside the printer.
• Portrait orientation is preferred, especially when printing bar codes.
• Do not use labels that have exposed adhesive.
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Do not use labels that are separating from the backing sheet or are wrinkled, bubbled, or otherwise damaged.
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Do not load a sheet of labels through the machine more than once.
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Load labels into the manual bypass feeder with the recommended print side faceup and the top edge going in first.
When printing on card stock:
• Set the Paper Type to Card Stock from the printer driver.
•
Do not use preprinted card stock manufactured with chemicals that may contaminate the printer. Preprinting
introduces semi-liquid and volatile components into the printer.
• Do not use card stock that is creased. It may cause paper jams.
89–297 mm (3.5–11.7 in.)
99–432 mm (3.9–17 in.)
2
64–216 g/m
Up to 0.25 mm
100–400 Sheffield*
89–297 mm (3.5–11.7 in.)
99–432 mm (3.9–17 in.)
2
Up to 216 g/m
Printer specifications
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