Lexmark 120 manual Preprinted forms and letterhead, Transparencies, Envelopes, Labels

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Print media tasks and tips

Preprinted forms and letterhead

•Use only forms and letterhead printed using an offset lithographic or engraved printing process.

•Choose forms and letterhead types that absorb ink, but do not bleed.

•Avoid rough or heavily textured surfaces.

Use media printed with heat-resistant inks designed for use in xerographic copiers. The ink must withstand temperatures of 185°C (365°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. If you are in doubt, contact the supplier.

Transparencies

•Use transparencies designed specifically for laser printers. Transparencies must be able to withstand temperatures of 185°C (365°F) without melting, discoloring, offsetting, or releasing hazardous emissions.

We recommend Lexmark laser printer transparencies: part number 70X7240 for letter size transparencies; part number 12A5010 for A4 size transparencies.

•To prevent print quality problems, avoid getting fingerprints on transparencies.

Envelopes

•Use envelopes made from 24 lb (90 g/m2) bond paper, or with a maximum weight of 28 lb (105 g/m2)

•Use envelopes that can withstand temperatures of 185°C (365°F) without:

–sealing

–excessive curling

–wrinkling

–releasing hazardous emissions

•Do not use envelopes that:

–Have excessive curl

–Are stuck together

–Are damaged in any way

–Contain windows, holes, perforations, cutouts, or embossments

–Have metal clasps, string ties, or metal folding bars

–Have postage stamps attached

–Have exposed adhesive when the flap is in the sealed position

–Are self-sealing

If uncertain about the envelopes being considered for use, check with the supplier.

•A combination of high humidity (over 60%) and high printing temperatures may seal envelopes.

Labels

•Use labels that can withstand temperatures of 185°C (365°F) without sealing, excessive curling, wrinkling, or releasing hazardous emissions. Label adhesives, face sheet (printable stock), and topcoats must also be able to withstand 25 pounds per square inch (psi) (172 kilopascals) pressure.

•Do not use labels with exposed adhesive.

•Do not print a large number of labels continuously.

•Do not use vinyl labels.

Choosing appropriate print media

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Contents E120, E120n Edition July Contents Contents Overview Overview Continue Using the operator panels Lexmark E120 operator panel lights Using the operator panelsOverview of the Lexmark E120 operator panel Light sequence Understanding the Lexmark E120 operator panel lightsService error secondary Ready / Data light blinks ten times Operator panel codes for the Lexmark E120 Primary Codes Ready / Power SaverWaiting Using the operator panels BusyInvalid engine code Using the operator panels Cancel job / Reset printerFlushing buffer Programming engine code or system code Using the operator panels Not readyPrinting font list or menu settings Cartridge region mismatch Using the operator panels Restoring factory defaultsMissing cartridge / Defective cartridge detected Open doorENA connection lost Using the operator panels ComplexLoad media Using the operator panels Insufficient collation areaMemory full Using the operator panels Print side two of a duplex jobJam in the printer paper path Using the operator panels Host interface disabledUsing the operator panels Jam in Tray 1 / priority feeder Toner low Using the operator panels Short paperService error Press and release Continue Overview of the Lexmark E120n operator panelUnderstanding the Lexmark E120n operator panel lights Detected Network interface errorsHost interface disabled Missing cartridge / Defective cartridgeOperator panel codes for the Lexmark E120n Unsupported toner cartridge Service errorResolution reduced Current job is canceled Using the operator panels WaitingLoad / Remove Paper-On Using the operator panels Invalid engine codeError-On Toner Low/Replace PC Kit-Blinking Error-Blinking Change cartridge Ready / Data-On Missing cartridge / Defective cartridge detectedPaper Jam-Blinking Using the operator panels ENA connection lostToner Low/Replace PC Kit-On Continue-Blinking Load / Remove Paper-On Using the operator panels Network interface errors Jam between the input and exit sensors Using the operator panels Jam at the input sensorUsing the operator panels Jam at printer exit sensor Using the operator panels Resource save off Long-life photoconductor kit life warning Using the operator panels Toner lowSee Using the printer resident Web page on Unsupported toner cartridge Using the printer resident WebMenu settings and network setup Printing the menu settings and network setupRestoring factory defaults Print media tasks and tips Print media tasks and tips Types of print mediaChoosing appropriate print media PaperLabels Preprinted forms and letterheadTransparencies EnvelopesCard stock Storing print mediaLoading print media into Tray Loading print media into Tray Print media tasks and tips Loading print media into the priority feeder Preventing jams Clearing jams Print media tasks and tips Print media tasks and tips Print media tasks and tips Print media tasks and tips Printing tasks Click File Æ Print Printing from the priority feederFrom a Windows computer Printing tasksSelect Manual Paper or Manual Envelope as appropriate Click File Æ Page SetupFrom a Macintosh computer Printing on both sides of the paper manual duplex Printing multiple page images on one page N-up printing Printing on letterhead From printer operator panel Canceling a print jobClick Start Æ Settings Æ Printers Supplies information Ordering supplies Supply items neededSupplies information Conserving supplies Network setup page onAssessing supply needs Supplies information Storing suppliesChanging the toner cartridge Supplies information Supplies information Changing the long-life photoconductor kit Supplies information Supplies information Refilled toner cartridge notice Lexmark Return ProgramRecycling Lexmark products General problems Print quality problems TroubleshootingTroubleshooting General problemsTroubleshooting Streaked vertical lines Print quality problemsWhite lines Streaked horizontal linesToner specks Light printDark print Poor transparency print qualityGrouped streaks along the left side of the printed Uneven print densityGhost Images Specifically located ghost imagesSkewed print Streaks at the bottom of the printedUneven printing Incorrect marginsConventions Electronic emission notices Licensing NoticeNoise emission levels Energy StarLexmark International, Inc. Lexington, KY Laser noticeAdditional rights Index USB Index