Media Guidelines - Lexmark C950 Service Manual

Bin 2 finishing features
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Size
Executive
Folio
JIS B4
JIS B5
Legal
Letter (only SEF)
Statement
Tabloid
Universal
Envelopes (any size)
SEF—The paper is loaded in the short edge orientation. The short
edge of the paper enters the printer first.
Bi fold—Each page is individually folded and stacked separately.
Booklet fold—A multiple-page job is folded along the center into a
single booklet.
Saddle staple—A booklet-fold print job is stapled along the center
fold.

Media guidelines

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 300 g/m
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long. Paper lighter than 60 g/m
performance, use 75 g/m
in.), we recommend 90 g/m
Notes:
The duplex unit supports only 60–169 g/m
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– The multipurpose feeder supports 60–300 g/m
Curl—Curl is the tendency for paper to curl at its edges. Excessive curl can cause paper feeding
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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
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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.
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(16 lb) might not be stiff enough to feed properly, causing jams. For best
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(20 lb bond) grain long paper. For paper smaller than 182 x 257 mm (7.2 x 10.1
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(24 lb) or heavier paper.
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(16–32 lb bond) paper weights.
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(16 to 80 lb bond) grain
(16–80 lb bond) paper.
General information
5058-030
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