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Print media tasks and tips Types of print media Receive optimal use from the printer by properly loading trays. Never mix media types within a tray. Source Tray 1 Sizes A4, A5, JIS-B5, letter, legal, executive, folio, statement, universal† Types Plain paper, bond paper, transparency, label Weight 60-105 g/m2 (16-28 lb) priority feeder 3 x 5 inch, other 7¾, 9, 10, DL, C5, B5, other A4, A5, JIS-B5, letter, legal, executive, folio, statement, universal† Card stock Envelope Plain paper, bond paper, transparency, label, 135-163 g/m2 (36-43 lb) bond 105 g/m2 (28 lb) max 60-163 g/m2 (16-43 lb) A6 3 x 5 inch, other Plain paper, bond paper Card stock 7¾, 9, 10, DL, C5, B5, Envelopes other 60-163 g/m2 (16-43 lb) 135-163 g/m2 (36-43 lb) bond 105 g/m2 (28 lb) max * Capacity for 20 lb print media, unless otherwise noted. † Universal size ranges: - Tray 1: 76-216 x 190-356 mm (3.0-8.5 x 7.5-14.0 in.) (includes 3 x 5 in. cards) - priority feeder: 76-216 x 190-356 mm (3.0-8.5 x 7.5-14.0 in.) (includes 3 x 5 in. cards) Capacity* (sheets) • 150 sheets • 5 transparencies • 5 labels 5 cards 5 envelopes • 15 sheets • 5 transparencies • 5 labels 30 sheets 5 cards 3 envelopes Choosing appropriate print media To reduce printing problems and receive the best print quality, try a sample of the media you are considering before buying large quantities. Refer to the Card Stock & Label Guide available on our Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com for more information about which print media provides optimum results. Paper • For the best print quality, use 20 lb (75 g/m2) xerographic, grain long paper. The printer can automatically feed paper weights from 16 to 28 lb bond (60 to105 g/m2) grain long. Paper lighter than 16 lb (60 g/m2) might not be stiff enough to feed properly, causing jams. • The laser printing process heats paper to high temperatures of 185°C (365°F). 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. Types of print media 46

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Types of print media
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Print media tasks and tips
Types of print media
Receive optimal use from the printer by properly loading trays. Never mix media types within a tray.
Choosing appropriate print media
To reduce printing problems and receive the best print quality, try a sample of the media you are considering before buying
large quantities.
Refer to the
Card Stock & Label Guide
available on our Lexmark Web site at
www.lexmark.com
for more information
about which print media provides optimum results.
Paper
•
For the best print quality, use 20 lb (75 g/m
2
) xerographic, grain long paper.
The printer can automatically feed paper weights from 16 to 28 lb bond (60 to105 g/m
2
) grain long. Paper lighter
than 16 lb (60 g/m
2
) might not be stiff enough to feed properly, causing jams.
•
The laser printing process heats paper to high temperatures of 185°C (365°F). 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.
Source
Sizes
Types
Weight
Capacity
*
(sheets)
Tray 1
A4, A5, JIS-B5, letter,
legal, executive, folio,
statement, universal
†
Plain paper, bond
paper,
transparency, label
60–105 g/m
2
(16–28 lb)
•
150 sheets
•
5 transparencies
•
5 labels
3 x 5 inch, other
Card stock
135–163 g/m
2
(36–43 lb) bond
5 cards
7¾, 9, 10, DL, C5, B5,
other
Envelope
105 g/m
2
(28 lb) max
5 envelopes
priority feeder
A4, A5, JIS-B5, letter,
legal, executive, folio,
statement, universal
†
Plain paper, bond
paper,
transparency, label,
60–163 g/m
2
(16–43 lb)
•
15 sheets
•
5 transparencies
•
5 labels
A6
Plain paper, bond
paper
60–163 g/m
2
(16–43 lb)
30 sheets
3 x 5 inch, other
Card stock
135–163 g/m
2
(36–43 lb) bond
5 cards
7¾, 9, 10, DL, C5, B5,
other
Envelopes
105 g/m
2
(28 lb) max
3 envelopes
* Capacity for 20 lb print media, unless otherwise noted.
†
Universal size ranges:
–
Tray 1
: 76–216 x 190–356 mm (3.0–8.5 x 7.5–14.0 in.) (includes 3 x 5 in. cards)
–
priority feeder
: 76–216 x 190–356 mm (3.0–8.5 x 7.5–14.0 in.) (includes 3 x 5 in. cards)