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4 Media specifications 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 how to make media selections and how to care for media. Media guidelines Selecting the appropriate media for the printer helps avoid printing problems. The following sections contain guidelines for choosing the correct media for the printer. For detailed information about media characteristics, see the Card Stock & Label Guide available on the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com/publications. Paper To ensure the best print quality and feed reliability, use 90 g/m2 (24 lb) xerographic, grain long paper. Business papers designed for general business use may also provide acceptable print quality. Lexmark recommends Lexmark part number 12A5950 for letter-size glossy paper and Lexmark part number 12A5951 for A4-size glossy paper. Always print several samples before buying large quantities of any type of media. When choosing any media, consider the weight, fiber content, and color. The laser printing process heats paper to high temperatures of 170°C (338°F) for non-MICR applications. Use only paper able to withstand these temperatures without discoloring, bleeding, or releasing hazardous emissions. Check with the manufacturer or vendor to determine whether the paper you have chosen is acceptable for laser printers. When loading paper, note the recommended print side on the paper package, and load paper accordingly. For more information, see Loading the trays. Paper characteristics The following paper characteristics affect print quality and reliability. It is recommended that these guidelines are followed when evaluating new paper stock. For detailed information, see the Card Stock & Label Guide available on the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com/ publications. Media specifications 18

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Media specifications
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Media specifications
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 how to make media selections and how to care for media.
Media guidelines
Selecting the appropriate media for the printer helps avoid printing problems.
The following sections contain guidelines for choosing the correct media for the printer.
For detailed information about media characteristics, see the
Card Stock & Label Guide
available on the Lexmark Web site
at
www.lexmark.com/publications
.
Paper
To ensure the best print quality and feed reliability, use 90 g/m
2
(24 lb) xerographic, grain long paper. Business papers
designed for general business use may also provide acceptable print quality.
Lexmark recommends Lexmark part number 12A5950 for letter-size glossy paper and Lexmark part number 12A5951 for
A4-size glossy paper.
Always print several samples before buying large quantities of any type of media. When choosing any media, consider the
weight, fiber content, and color.
The laser printing process heats paper to high temperatures of 170°C (338°F) for non-MICR applications. Use only paper
able to withstand these temperatures without discoloring, bleeding, or releasing hazardous emissions. Check with the
manufacturer or vendor to determine whether the paper you have chosen is acceptable for laser printers.
When loading paper, note the recommended print side on the paper package, and load paper accordingly. For more
information, see
Loading the trays
.
Paper characteristics
The following paper characteristics affect print quality and reliability. It is recommended that these guidelines are followed
when evaluating new paper stock.
For detailed information, see the
Card Stock & Label Guide
available on the Lexmark Web site at
www.lexmark.com/
publications
.