Paper Guidelines - Lexmark MS810 User Manual

Paper and specialty media guide
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Adjust the width guides to fit the width of the envelopes.
• Before loading the envelopes on the tray, flex the envelopes back and forth to loosen them. Straighten the edges
on a level surface.
Note: A combination of high humidity (over 60%) and high printing temperature may wrinkle or seal envelopes.
Tips on using labels
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From the printer control panel, set the paper size, type, texture, and weight in the Paper menu to match the labels
loaded in the tray.
• Print samples on the labels being considered for use before buying large quantities.
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For more information on label printing, characteristics, and design, see the Card Stock & Label Guide on the Lexmark
Web site at http://support.lexmark.com.
• Use labels designed specifically for laser printers.
• 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. Partial sheets
also contaminate the printer and the cartridge with adhesive, and could void the printer and toner cartridge
warranties.
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Do not use labels with exposed adhesive.
Tips on using transparencies
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From the printer control panel, set the paper size, type, texture, and weight in the Paper menu to match the
transparencies loaded in the tray.
• Print a test page on the transparencies being considered for use before buying large quantities.
• Use transparencies designed specifically for laser printers.
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Avoid getting fingerprints on the transparencies to prevent print quality problems.
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Before loading transparencies, flex the stack to prevent sheets from sticking together.

Paper guidelines

Paper characteristics
The following paper characteristics affect print quality and reliability. Consider these factors before printing on them:
Weight
The printer trays and multipurpose feeder can automatically feed paper weights between 60–176 g/m
long paper. The 2100‑sheet tray can automatically feed paper weights up to 60–135 g/m
Paper lighter than 60 g/m
Note: Two‑sided printing is supported for 60–176 g/m
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(16 lb) might not be stiff enough to feed properly, and may cause jams.
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(16–47‑lb) paper.
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(16–47‑lb) grain
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(16–36‑lb) grain long paper.
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