Lexmark 350d manual Envelopes, Labels

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Understanding print media guidelines

Envelopes

Try a sample of any envelope you are considering using with the printer before buying large quantities. For instructions on loading envelopes, see Loading the manual feeder on page23 .

When printing on envelopes:

•To achieve the best possible print quality, use only high-quality envelopes that are designed for use in laser printers.

•Set the Paper Source in the Paper menu based on the source in use, set the Paper Type to Envelope, and select the correct envelope size from the control panel, the printer driver, or from MarkVision Professional.

•For best performance, use envelopes made from 75 g/m2 (20 lb) paper. Use up to 105 g/m2 (28 lb bond) weight for the manual feeder as long as the cotton content is 25% or less. Envelopes with 100% cotton content must not exceed 75 g/m2 (20 lb) weight.

•Use only new, undamaged envelopes.

•For best performance and to minimize jams, do not use envelopes that:

–Have excessive curl or twist.

–Are stuck together or damaged in any way.

–Contain windows, holes, perforations, cutouts or embossing.

–Use metal clasps, string ties, or metal folding bars.

–Have an interlocking design.

–Have postage stamps attached.

–Have any exposed adhesive when the flap is in the sealed or closed position.

–Have nicked edges or bent corners.

–Have rough, cockle, or laid finishes.

•Use envelopes that can withstand temperatures of 175°C (350°F) without sealing, excessive curling, wrinkling, or releasing hazardous emissions. If you have any doubts about the envelopes you are considering using, check with the envelope supplier.

•Adjust the width guide to fit the width of the envelope.

•Load only one envelope at a time.

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

Labels

The printer can print on many labels designed for use with laser printers, except for vinyl labels. These labels are supplied in letter-size, A4-size, and legal-size sheets. Label adhesives, face sheet (printable stock), and topcoats must be able to withstand temperatures of 210°C (410°F) and pressure of 25 pounds per square inch (psi).

Try a sample of any label you are considering using with the printer before purchasing a large quantity. When printing on labels:

•Set the Paper Type menu item to Labels in the Paper menu. Set the Paper Type from the printer control 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 210°C (410°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.

Selecting print media

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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 Button or control panel item FunctionStatus Indicates 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 paperTransparencies Understanding print media guidelines Printing on letterheadSelecting transparencies 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 WindowsPrinting the menu settings Canceling a job from a Macintosh computerCanceling a job from a Macintosh computer running Mac OS 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 suppliesMaintaining the printer Part number DescriptionAverage cartridge yield 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 Solving option problems OptionAction 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 Administrative support Disabling control panel menusEnabling 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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