Labels, Card stock, Labels card stock – Lexmark C520 User Manual
Page 39: Media specifications
Media guidelines
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Media specifications
Labels
The printer can print on paper labels designed for use with laser printers. Only letter size, A4 size, and legal size label
sheets should be used. Label adhesives, face sheet (printable stock), and topcoats must be able to withstand temperatures
of 180°C (356°F) and pressure of 30 pounds per square inch (psi). Do not use vinyl labels.
Try a sample of any labels considered for use with the printer before purchasing a large quantity.
For detailed information on label printing, characteristics and design, see the Card Stock & Label Guide available on the
Lexmark Web site at
.
When printing on labels:
•
Set the
Paper Type
menu item to
Labels
in the
Paper Menu
. Set the
Paper Type
from the printer operator
panel, the printer driver, or from MarkVision Professional.
•
Do not load labels together with paper or transparencies in the same source; mixing media can cause feeding
problems.
•
Do not use label sheets with a slick backing material.
•
Use full label sheets. Partial sheets may cause labels to peel off during printing, resulting in a jam. Partial sheets
also contaminate the printer and the cartridge with adhesive, and could void the printer and cartridge warranties.
•
Use labels that can withstand temperatures of 180°C (356°F) without sealing, excessive curling, wrinkling, or
releasing hazardous emissions.
•
Do not print within 1 mm (0.04 in.) of the edge of the label, of the perforations, or between die-cuts of the label.
•
Do not use label sheets that have adhesive to the edge of the sheet. Zone coating of the adhesive at least 1 mm
(0.04 in.) away from edges is recommended. Adhesive material contaminates the printer and could void the
warranty.
•
If zone coating of the adhesive is not possible, remove a 3 mm (0.125 in.) strip on the leading and driver edge, and
use a non-oozing adhesive.
•
Portrait orientation is preferred, especially when printing bar codes.
•
Do not use labels that have exposed adhesive.
For detailed information on label printing, characteristics, and design, see the Card Stock & Label Guide, available on the
Lexmark Web site at
.
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 considered for use 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
Paper Type
menu item in the
Paper Menu
to
Card Stock
from the operator panel, from the printer driver,
or from MarkVision Professional. Set the
Paper Weight
to
Card Stock Weight
, and select the
Card Stock
Weight
as
Normal
or
Heavy
for the value. Set this from the operator panel, the printer driver, or from MarkVision
Professional. Use
Heavy
for card stock heavier than 163 g/m
2
(90 lb Index Bristol).
•
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.