Chapter 2: Understanding Print Media Guidelines; What Types Of Print Media Can Be Loaded - Lexmark E450DN User Manual

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Understanding print media guidelines
Print media is paper, card stock, transparencies, labels, and envelopes. The last four are sometimes referred to as specialty
media. The printer provides high-quality printing on a variety of media. A number of things must be considered concerning
media before printing. This chapter provides information on making media selections and caring for media.
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What types of print media can be loaded?

• Tips on choosing the right print media
• Storing print media
• Avoiding jams
For more details about the types of paper and specialty media your printer supports, see the Card Stock & Label Guide
available on our Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com.
We recommend that you try a limited sample of any paper or specialty media you are considering using with the printer
before purchasing large quantities.
What types of print media can be loaded?
Get the most from your printer by properly loading the trays. Never mix media types within a tray.
Source Sizes
250-sheet tray A4, A5, A6 (grain long
only), JIS B5, letter,
legal, executive, folio,
statement
550-sheet drawer A4, A5, JIS B5, letter,
(optional) legal, executive, folio,
statement
Manual feeder A4, A5, A6 (grain long
only), JIS B5, letter,
legal, executive, folio,
statement, Universal
7¾, 9, 10, DL, C5, B5
* Capacity for 20 lb print media, unless otherwise noted.
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Grain short is recommended. Use rear exit for best results.
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Universal size ranges:
– Manual feeder: 76–216 x 127–356 mm (3.0–8.5 x 5.0–14.0 in.) (includes 3 x 5 in. cards)
Types
Plain paper, bond,
letterhead,
transparencies,
paper labels (single-
sided only)
Plain paper, bond,
letterhead,
transparencies,
paper labels (single-
sided only)
Plain paper,
transparencies,
paper labels (single-
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sided only)
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Card stock
Envelopes
Understanding print media guidelines
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Weight
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60–90 g/m
(16–24 lb)
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60–90 g/m
(16–24 lb)
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60–163 g/m
(16–43 lb)
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• 120–163 g/m
(66–90 lb) Index Bristol
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• 75–163 g/m
(46–100 lb) Tag
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75 g/m (20 lb)
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Capacity (sheets)
• 250 paper
• 50 labels
• 50 transparencies
• 550 paper
• 50 labels
• 50 transparencies
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