Print Material Characteristics - Lexmark Optra Color 45 User Manual

Print Material Characteristics

Print material characteristics affect print quality and reliability.
The following terms define different print material characteristics,
and are recommended when choosing new paper stock for your
printer.
Weight
The printer automatically feeds paper weights from 70 to
199 g/m
(20 lb bond) grain long paper. See "Print Materials" on page 108
for more information about paper weights that you can use with
your printer.
Curl
Curl is the tendency of paper to curve at its edges. Excessive curl
can cause paper feeding problems. Storing paper unwrapped in
humid conditions, even in the input tray, manual feed slot, or
optional tray 2, can contribute to paper curling.
Smoothness
The degree of smoothness of paper directly affects print quality. If
the paper is too rough, the ink may not adhere to the paper
properly, resulting in poor print quality. If the paper is too smooth,
it can cause paper feeding problems in the printer. Smoothness
should be between 100 and 400 Sheffield points. Smoothness
between 100 and 250 Sheffield points produces the best print
quality.
2
(18 to 110 lb bond). For best performance, use 75 g/m
Using Your Printer
Chapter 4: Using Print Materials
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