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Media specifications Card stock Card stock is single ply, and has a large array of properties, such as the moisture content, thickness, and texture, that can significantly affect print quality. See Identifying media sources and specifications for information on the preferred weight for the grain direction of media. Try a sample of any card stock you are considering using with the printer before purchasing a large quantity. See Media types and weights for information on the preferred weight of media. When printing on card stock: • Set the Media Type Thick2 from the printer driver. Use Thick2 for card stock weighing more than 163 g/m2 (90 lb). • Be aware that preprinting, perforation, and creasing can significantly affect the print quality and cause media handling or jamming problems. • Avoid using card stock that may release hazardous emissions when heated. • Do not use preprinted card stock manufactured with chemicals that may contaminate the printer. Preprinting introduces semi-liquid and volatile components into the printer. • We recommend the use of grain long card stock. Storing media Use the following guidelines for proper media storage. These help avoid media feeding problems and uneven print quality: • For best results, store media in an environment where the temperature is approximately 21°C (70°F) and the relative humidity is 40%. • Store cartons of media on a pallet or shelf, rather than directly on the floor. • If you store individual packages of media out of the original carton, make sure they rest on a flat surface so the edges do not buckle or curl. • Do not place anything on top of the media packages. Identifying media sources and specifications The following tables provide information on standard and optional sources, and supported weights. Note: If you use a media size not listed, select the next larger size. For detailed information on label printing, characteristics, and design, see the Card Stock & Label Guide, available on the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com/publications. Storing media 25

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Storing media
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Media specifications
Card stock
Card stock is single ply, and has a large array of properties, such as the moisture content, thickness, and texture, that can
significantly affect print quality. See
Identifying media sources and specifications
for information on the preferred weight
for the grain direction of media.
Try a sample of any card stock you are considering using with the printer before purchasing a large quantity.
See
Media types and weights
for information on the preferred weight of media.
When printing on card stock:
•
Set the Media Type Thick2 from the printer driver. Use Thick2 for card stock weighing more than 163 g/m
2
(90 lb).
•
Be aware that preprinting, perforation, and creasing can significantly affect the print quality and cause media
handling or jamming problems.
•
Avoid using card stock that may release hazardous emissions when heated.
•
Do not use preprinted card stock manufactured with chemicals that may contaminate the printer. Preprinting
introduces semi-liquid and volatile components into the printer.
•
We recommend the use of grain long card stock.
Storing media
Use the following guidelines for proper media storage. These help avoid media feeding problems and uneven print quality:
•
For best results, store media in an environment where the temperature is approximately 21°C (70°F) and the
relative humidity is 40%.
•
Store cartons of media on a pallet or shelf, rather than directly on the floor.
•
If you store individual packages of media out of the original carton, make sure they rest on a flat surface so the
edges do not buckle or curl.
•
Do not place anything on top of the media packages.
Identifying media sources and specifications
The following tables provide information on standard and optional sources, and supported weights.
Note:
If you use a media size not listed, select the next larger size.
For detailed information on label printing, characteristics, and design, see the
Card Stock & Label Guide
, available on the
Lexmark Web site at
www.lexmark.com/publications
.