Lexmark C522 - Manual (Page 37)

Media guidelines
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Media specifications
• Make sure the Paper Type, Paper Texture, and Paper Weight settings are correct. (See Paper Menu in the Menus
and Messages Guide located on the publications CD for detailed information about these settings.)
• Make sure the paper is properly loaded in the source.
• Flex paper back and forth. Do not fold or crease the paper. Straighten the edges on a level surface.
Selecting preprinted forms and letterhead
Use the following guidelines when selecting preprinted forms and letterhead paper for the printer:
• Use grain long papers for best results for 60 to 90 g/m
2
weights.
• Use only forms and letterhead printed using an offset lithographic or engraved printing process.
• Avoid papers with rough or heavily textured surfaces.
Use papers printed with heat-resistant inks designed for use in xerographic copiers. The ink must withstand temperatures
of 180°C (356°F) without melting or releasing hazardous emissions. Use inks that are not affected by the resin in toner. Inks
that are oxidation-set or oil-based should meet these requirements; latex inks might not. When in doubt, contact the paper
supplier.
Preprinted papers such as letterhead must be able to withstand temperatures up to 180°C (356°F) without melting or
releasing hazardous emissions.
Printing on letterhead
Check with the manufacturer or vendor to determine whether the chosen preprinted letterhead is acceptable for laser
printers.
Page orientation is important when printing on letterhead. Use the following table for help when loading letterhead in the
media sources.
Transparencies
Feed transparencies from the standard tray or the multipurpose feeder. Try a sample of any transparencies being
considered for use with the printer before buying large quantities.
Media source or process Print side Top of page
Tray 1
(Standard tray) Printed letterhead face-up Letterhead goes toward the front of the tray.
Tray 2
Optional 500-sheet drawer Printed letterhead face-up Letterhead goes toward the front of the tray.
Duplex (two-sided) printing
using tray 1 or tray 2 Printed letterhead face-down Letterhead goes toward the rear of the tray.
Multipurpose feeder Printed letterhead face-down Letterhead top edge enters first.
Manual feed slot Printed letterhead face-down Letterhead top edge enters first.