Tips on using transparencies
Print samples on the transparencies being considered for use before buying large quantities.
When printing on transparencies:
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Feed transparencies from the standard 250-sheet tray or the multipurpose feeder.
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Use transparencies designed specifically for laser printers. Check with the manufacturer or vendor to ensure
transparencies are able to withstand temperatures up to 175°C (350°F) without melting, discoloring, offsetting,
or releasing hazardous emissions.
Note: Transparencies can be printed at a temperature up to 180°C (356°F) if Transparency Weight is set to Heavy
and Transparency Texture is set to Rough. Select these settings using the Embedded Web Server, or from the
printer control panel Paper menu.
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To prevent print quality problems, avoid getting fingerprints on the transparencies.
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Before loading transparencies, fan the stack to prevent sheets from sticking together.
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We recommend Lexmark part number 70X7240 for letter-size transparencies and Lexmark part number 12A5010
for A4-size transparencies.
Tips on using envelopes
Print samples on the envelopes being considered for use before buying large quantities.
When printing on envelopes:
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Use envelopes designed specifically for laser printers. Check with the manufacturer or vendor to ensure the
envelopes can withstand temperatures up to 210°C (410°F) without sealing, wrinkling, curling excessively, or
releasing hazardous emissions.
Note: Envelopes can be printed at a temperature up to 220°C (428°F) if Envelope Weight is set to Heavy and
Envelope Texture is set to Rough. Select these settings using the Embedded Web Server, or from the printer
control panel Paper menu.
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For the best performance, use envelopes made from 90 g/m
weight for envelopes as long as the cotton content is 25% or less. All-cotton envelopes must not exceed
2
90 g/m
(24 lb bond) weight.
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Use only new envelopes.
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To optimize performance and minimize jams, do not use envelopes that:
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Have excessive curl or twist
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Are stuck together or damaged in any way
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Have windows, holes, perforations, cutouts, or embossing
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Have metal clasps, string ties, or folding bars
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Have an interlocking design
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Have postage stamps attached
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Have any exposed adhesive when the flap is in the sealed or closed position
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Have bent corners
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Have rough, cockle, or laid finishes
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Adjust the width guides to fit the width of the envelopes.
Note: A combination of high humidity (over 60%) and the high printing temperature may wrinkle or seal envelopes.
2
(24 lb bond) paper. Use up to 105 g/m
Printing
65
2
(28 lb bond)