Paper Guidelines - Lexmark C734dn Service Manual

Media weight, primary tray and option tray
Size Type
Letter, Legal, A4 Xerographic and bond
Recycled
Cardstock (maximum)
Transparencies
Labels
A5, JIS B5, Executive Xerographic and bond
Universal Xerographic and bond

Paper guidelines

Paper characteristics
The following paper characteristics affect print quality and reliability. Consider these characteristics when
evaluating new paper stock.
Weight—The printer can automatically feed paper weights from 60 to 162l7 g/m
Paper lighter than 60 g/m
performance, use 75 g/m
we recommend 90 g/m
Note: Duplex is supported only for 63 g/m
Curl—Curl is the tendency for paper to curl at its edges. Excessive curl can cause paper feeding problems. Curl
can occur after the paper passes through the printer, where it is exposed to high temperatures. Storing paper
unwrapped in hot, humid, cold, or dry conditions, even in the trays, can contribute to paper curling prior to
printing and can cause feeding problems.
Smoothness—Paper smoothness directly affects print quality. If paper is too rough, toner cannot fuse to it
properly. If paper is too smooth, it can cause paper feeding or print quality issues. Always use paper between
100 and 300 Sheffield points; however, smoothness between 150 and 200 Sheffield points produces the best
print quality.
Moisture content—The amount of moisture in paper affects both print quality and the ability of the printer to
feed the paper correctly. Leave paper in its original wrapper until it is time to use it. This limits the exposure of
paper to moisture changes that can degrade its performance.
Condition paper before printing by storing it in its original wrapper in the same environment as the printer for 24
to 48 hours before printing. Extend the time several days if the storage or transportation environment is very
different from the printer environment. Thick paper may also require a longer conditioning period.
Long grain
Short grain
Long grain
Short grain
Index long/short
Cover long/short
Tag long/short
Paper
Vinyl
Long grain
Short grain
Long grain
Short grain
2
(16 lb) might not be stiff enough to feed properly, causing jams. For best
2
(20 lb bond) grain long paper. For paper smaller than 182 x 257 mm (7.2 x 10.1 in.),
2
(24 lb) or heavier paper.
2
–170 g/m
Weight
2
60 g/m –162.7 g/m
2
162.7 g/m –198.9 g/m
2
75 g/m –177 g/m
2
105 g/m –218 g/m
2
162.7 g/m –198.9 g/m
2
162.7g/m –198.9 g/m
2
162.7g/m –198.9 g/m
2
161 g/m – 179 g/m
Thickness: 0.12–0.14mm (4.8–5.4 mil)
2
180 g/m –300 g/m
2
180 g/m –300 g/m
2
75 g/m –177 g/m
2
90 g/m –218 g/m
2
75 g/m –177 g/m
2
90 g/m –218 g/m
2
2
(17 lb–45 lb bond) paper.
5026
2
(16 lb–43 lb)
2
(43 lb–53.2 lb)
2
(20 lb–47 lb)
2
(28 lb–58 lb)
2
(90 lb–110 lb)
2
(60.1 lb–73.6 lb)
2
(100 lb–122.2 lb)
2
2
(48 lb–80 lb)
2
(48 lb–80 lb)
2
(20 lb to 47 lb)
2
(24 lb–58 lb)
2
(20 lb–47 lb)
2
(24 lb–58 lb)
(16 to 43 lb bond) grain long.
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