Lexmark C782 Service Manual - Page 37

5061 Media types and weights (output options) (continued) Media weight Media Type Standard output bin and optional output expander 5-bin mailbox Output bin StapleSmart finisher Offset Staple Labels- maximum2,4 Paper 180 g/m2 (48 lb bond) Not supported 180 g/m2 (48 lb bond) 180 g/m2 (48 lb Not supported bond) Dual-web paper 180 g/m2 (48 lb Not supported 180 g/m2 bond) (48 lb bond) 180 g/m2 (48 lb bond) Not supported Polyester 220 g/m2 (59 lb Not supported 220 g/m2 bond) (59 lb bond) 220 g/m2 (59 lb bond) Not supported Vinyl 300 g/m2 (92 lb Not supported 300 g/m2 (92 lb 300 g/m2 (92 lb Not supported liner) liner) liner) Envelopes2 Sulfite, wood-free or up to 100% cotton bonds 60 to 105 g/m2 (16 to 28 lb. bond) Not supported Not supported Not supported Not supported 1 For 60 to 176 g/m2 (16 to 47 lb bond) paper, grain long fibers are recommended. For papers heavier than 176 g/m2 (47 lb bond), grain short is recommended. 2 Paper weighing less than 75 g/m2 (20 lb bond) is limited to simplex printing only at less than 60% relative humidity. and is not supported in duplex. Paper less than 76 g/m2 must be printed with Paper Weight set to Light. 3 Pressure-sensitive area must enter the printer first. 4 100% cotton content maximum weight is 90.2 g/m2 (24 lb) bond. 5 28 lb bond envelopes are limited to 25% cotton content. 6 The duplex option supports the same weights and types as the printer except for paper 16-19.9 lb (60-74.9 g/m2) bond, transparencies, envelopes, vinyl labels, and polyester labels. 7 Vinyl labels are supported only when the printing environment and the media are at 20-32.2° C (68-90° F). 8 Refer to the Converter Listing on the Lexmark Home Page and Automated FAX system (LEXFAX™) for information on whether your vinyl label converter has passed the Lexmark criteria. Refer, also, to the Card Stock and Label Guide for more details. 9 Paper 105-176 g/m2 (28-47 lb bond) must be printed with Paper Weight set to Heavy. 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. We recommend Lexmark part number 12A5950 letter size glossy paper and Lexmark part number 12A5951 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. General information 1-17