Lexmark 350d manual Selecting print media, Paper, Understanding print media guidelines

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Understanding print media guidelines

Selecting print media

Selecting the appropriate print media for the printer helps you avoid printing problems. The following sections contain guidelines for choosing the correct print media for the printer :

•Paper

•Transparencies

•Envelopes

•Labels

•Card stock

Paper

To ensure the best print quality and feed reliability, use 75 g/m2 (20 lb) xerographic, grain long paper. Business papers designed for general business use may also provide acceptable print quality.

Note: Certain paper types will not print at maximum speed.

Always print several samples before buying large quantities of any type of print media. When choosing print media, consider the weight, fiber content, and color.

The laser printing process heats paper to high temperatures of 210°C (410°F) for non-MICR applications. Use only paper able to withstand these temperatures without discoloring, bleeding, or releasing hazardous emissions. Check with the manufacturer or vendor to determine whether the paper chosen is acceptable for laser printers.

When loading paper, note the recommended print side on the paper package, and load paper accordingly. For detailed tray loading instructions, see the following:

•Loading the 250-sheet tray on page18

•Loading the manual feeder on page23

Paper characteristics

The following paper characteristics affect print quality and reliability. It is recommended that these guidelines are followed when evaluating new paper stock.

For detailed information, see the Card Stock & Label Guide available on the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com/

publications.

Weight

The printer can automatically feed paper weights from 60 to 9 0 g/m2 (16 to 2 4 lb bond) grain long in the integrated and optional trays and paper weights from 60 to 16 3 g/m2 (16 to 4 3 lb bond) grain long in the manual feeder. Paper lighter than 60g/m 2 (16lb) might not be stiff enough to feed properly, causing jams. For best performance, use 7 5 g/m2 (20 lb bond) grain long paper. To use paper narrower than 182x257 mm (7.2x10.1in.), it is recommended that the weight be equal to 90g/m 2 (24lb bond).

Curl

Curl is the tendency of media to curve at its edges. Excessive curl can cause paper feeding problems. Curl can occur after the paper passes through the printer, where it is exposed to high temperatures. Storing paper unwrapped in hot, humid, cold, and dry conditions, even in the trays, can contribute to paper curling prior to printing and can cause feeding problems. For more information about curl, see Turning on Reduced Curl mode on page52.

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Contents E350d and E352dn EditionJune Contents Contents Printer overview Learning about the printerLearning about the printer PostScript Menu Understanding the control panel Status Indicates Button or control panel itemFunction What types of print media can be loaded? Understanding print media guidelinesUnderstanding print media guidelines Paper characteristicsSelecting print media PaperSmoothness Unacceptable paperSelecting preprinted forms and letterhead Understanding print media guidelines Selecting paperSelecting transparencies TransparenciesUnderstanding print media guidelines Printing on letterhead Labels EnvelopesCard stock Storing print mediaAvoiding jams Loading the 250-sheet tray PrintingPrinting Printing Extending the tray for legal-size or folio-size paper Printing Attaching the dust cover Loading the manual feeder Sending a job to print Linking traysCanceling a job from the taskbar Canceling a print jobCanceling a job from the printer control panel Canceling a job from a computer running WindowsCanceling a job from a Macintosh computer running Mac OS Printing the menu settingsCanceling a job from a Macintosh computer Printing a font sample list Printing a network setupAccessing the system board Installing optionsInstalling options Installing options Adding a memory card Adding a flash memory card Installing an optional 250-sheet drawer or 550-sheet drawer Click File à Properties Click the Install Options tab Recognizing installed optionsOrdering supplies Maintaining the printerStoring supplies Conserving suppliesAverage cartridge yield Maintaining the printerPart number Description Changing a toner cartridge Ordering a toner cartridgeMaintaining the printer Ordering a photoconductor kit Photoconductor kit end-of-lifeChanging a photoconductor kit Maintaining the printer Part numbers Maintenance kitRecycling Lexmark products Machine voltageMessage Clearing jamsIdentifying jams Understanding jam messagesClearing jams Clearing a jamClearing jams Clearing jams Clearing jams Clearing a jam in the manual feeder Clearing jams Lexmark Status Messenger Utility TroubleshootingOnline customer support Calling for service Checking an unresponsive printerSolution Solving printing problemsTroubleshooting SymptomTurning on Reduced Curl mode Action Solving option problemsOption Symptom Cause Solution Solving service message issuesSolving paper feed problems ProblemSolving print quality problems Entire page is white Streaks appear on Printing is too dark Problem Action Driver option Menu selectionPurpose ValuesCleaning the printhead lens Close the front door Turn the printer on Enabling control panel menus Administrative supportDisabling control panel menus Administrative support Restoring factory default settingsSelecting printer operating mode Setting security using the Embedded Web Server EWSUsing the secure Embedded Web Server Setting the system passwordLocking the control panel menus Industry Canada compliance statement Conventions Electronic emission noticesEuropean Community EC directives conformity Product energy consumption Noise emission levelsLaser notice Statement of Limited Warranty for Lexmark E350d and E352dnLimited warranty service Additional rights Numerics IndexIndex
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