Printing On Specialty Media - Lexmark X548 Series User Manual

Printing on specialty media

Tips on using card stock
Card stock is heavy, single-ply specialty media. Many of its variable characteristics, such as moisture content, thickness,
and texture, can significantly impact print quality. Print samples on the card stock being considered for use before
buying large quantities.
When printing on card stock:
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From MarkVision Professional, the printer software, or the printer control panel:
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Set the Paper Type to Card Stock.
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Set the Paper Weight to Card Stock Weight.
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Set the Card Stock Weight to Normal or Heavy.
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Be aware that preprinting, perforation, and creasing may significantly affect the print quality and cause jams or
other paper handling problems.
• Check with the manufacturer or vendor to ensure the card stock can withstand temperatures up to 200°C (392°F)
without releasing hazardous emissions.
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Do not use preprinted card stock manufactured with chemicals that may contaminate the printer. Preprinting
introduces semi-liquid and volatile components into the printer.
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Use grain short card stock when possible.
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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Feed envelopes from the manual feeder or optional multipurpose feeder.
• Set the Paper Type to Envelope, and select the envelope size.
• Use envelopes designed specifically for laser printers. Check with the manufacturer or vendor to ensure the
envelopes can withstand temperatures up to 200°C (392°F) without sealing, wrinkling, curling excessively, or
releasing hazardous emissions.
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For the best performance, use envelopes made from 60 g/m
weight for envelopes as long as the cotton content is 25% or less. All-cotton envelopes must not exceed 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
– 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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(16 lb bond) paper. Use up to 105 g/m
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(28 lb bond)
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