Lexmark Dot Matrix Manual page 96

Overview of card stock and label support
Paper source
Standard tray
Optional 250-sheet tray
Optional 550-sheet tray
Manual feeder
Multipurpose feeder
Card stock should be grain short and set to exit the rear door.
For paper and transparency specifications, see the printer publications CD.
Media specifications
Labels Width:
Length:
Weight:
Thickness:
Smoothness:
*150–200 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.
When printing on labels:
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Check with the manufacturer or vendor to ensure the labels can withstand temperatures up to 210°C (410°F) without
sealing, curling excessively, wrinkling, or releasing hazardous emissions.
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Check with the manufacturer or vendor to ensure the labels can withstand 25 psi (172 kPa) pressure without
delaminating, oozing around the edges, or releasing hazardous fumes.
• 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.
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Do not use labels with exposed adhesive.
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Do not print within 1 mm (0.04 in.) of the edge of the label, of the perforations, or between die-cuts on the label.
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Be sure adhesive backing does not reach to the sheet edge. Zone coating of the adhesive at least 1 mm (0.04 in.)
away from the edges is recommended. Adhesive material contaminates the printer and could void the warranty.
• If zone coating of the adhesive is not possible, remove a 1.6 mm (0.06 in.) strip on the leading and driver edge, and
use a non-oozing adhesive.
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Portrait orientation works best, especially when printing bar codes.
When printing on card stock:
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Make sure the Paper Type is Card Stock.
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Select the Paper Texture setting.
Card Stock
Index Bristol
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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 (24 lb)
Up to 0.25 mm (0.01 in.)
100–300* Sheffield
2
Up to 163 g/m Index Bristol (90 lb)
2
Up to 163 g/m Tag (100 lb)
Printer specifications
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Tag Cover
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2 —
163 g/m
Labels
Paper
2
90 g/m
2
90 g/m
2
90 g/m