Tips On Using Labels - Lexmark 6500e User Manual

Printing
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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
– Have bent corners
– Have rough, cockle, or laid finishes
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Adjust the width guide 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.

Tips on using labels

Print samples on the labels being considered for use before buying large quantities.
Notes:
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Paper, dual‑web paper, polyester, and vinyl labels are supported.
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When using the duplex unit, specially‑designed, integrated, and dual‑web paper labels are supported.
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Printing labels requires a special label fuser cleaner which is included with the special cartridge required for
label applications. For more information, see
For detailed information on label printing, characteristics, and design, see the Card Stock & Label Guide available on
the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com/publications.
When printing on labels:
• Feed labels from a 250‑sheet tray, a 550‑sheet tray, or the multipurpose feeder.
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Use labels designed specifically for laser printers. Check with the manufacturer or vendor to verify that:
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The labels can withstand temperatures up to 230°C (446°F) without sealing, excessive curling, wrinkling, or
releasing hazardous emissions.
– Label adhesives, face sheet (printable stock), and topcoats can withstand up to 25 psi (172 kPa) pressure without
delaminating, oozing around the edges, or releasing hazardous fumes.
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Do not use labels with slick backing material.
• 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 cartridge warranties.
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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 of the label.
• 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 edges is recommended. Adhesive material contaminates the printer and could void the warranty.
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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.
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