Lexmark 350d manual Storing print media, Card stock

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Understanding print media guidelines

•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.

•Remove a 3 mm (0.125 in.) strip from the leading edge to prevent labels from peeling inside the printer.

•Portrait orientation is preferred, especially when printing bar codes.

•Do not use labels that have exposed adhesive.

•Do not use vinyl labels.

For detailed information on label printing, characteristics, and design, see the Card Stock & Label Guide available on the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com/publications.

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. For information on the preferred weight and for grain direction of print media, see What types of print media can be loaded? on page10.

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

•Cardstock can only be printed from the Manual Feeder.

•Set the Paper Type menu item in the Paper Menu to Card Stock from the control panel, from the printer driver, or from MarkVision Professional. Set the Paper Weight to CardStock Weight, and select the CardStock Weight as

Normal or Heavy for the value. Set this from the control panel, the printer driver, or from MarkVision Professional. Use Heavy for card stock weighing more than or heavier than 163 g/m2 (90 lb).

•Be aware that preprinting, perforation, and creasing can significantly affect the print quality and cause print media handling or jamming problems.

•Avoid using card stock that may release hazardous emissions when heated.

•Do not use preprinted card stock manufactured with chemicals that may contaminate the printer. Preprinting introduces semi-liquid and volatile components into the printer.

•The use of grain short card stock is recommended.

Storing print media

Use the following guidelines to avoid paper feeding problems and uneven print quality:

•For best results, store media in an environment where the temperature is approximately 21°C (70°F) and the relative humidity is 40%.

Most label manufacturers recommend printing in a temperature range of 18 to 24°C (65 to 75°F) with a relative humidity of 40 to 60%.

•Store cartons of media on a pallet or shelf, rather than directly on the floor.

•When storing individual packages of media out of the original carton, make sure they rest on a flat surface so the edges do not buckle or curl.

•Do not place anything on top of the media packages.

•Store paper in its original wrapper until you load it into the printer.

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Contents E350d and E352dn EditionJune Contents Contents Learning about the printer Printer overviewLearning about the printer PostScript Menu Understanding the control panel Function Button or control panel itemStatus Indicates Understanding print media guidelines What types of print media can be loaded?Paper characteristics Selecting print mediaPaper Understanding print media guidelinesUnacceptable paper SmoothnessUnderstanding print media guidelines Selecting paper Selecting preprinted forms and letterheadUnderstanding print media guidelines Printing on letterhead TransparenciesSelecting transparencies Envelopes LabelsStoring print media Card stockAvoiding jams Printing Loading the 250-sheet trayPrinting Printing Extending the tray for legal-size or folio-size paper Printing Attaching the dust cover Loading the manual feeder Linking trays Sending a job to printCanceling a print job Canceling a job from the printer control panelCanceling a job from a computer running Windows Canceling a job from the taskbarCanceling a job from a Macintosh computer Printing the menu settingsCanceling a job from a Macintosh computer running Mac OS Printing a network setup Printing a font sample listInstalling options Accessing the system boardInstalling options Installing options Adding a memory card Adding a flash memory card Installing an optional 250-sheet drawer or 550-sheet drawer Recognizing installed options Click File à Properties Click the Install Options tabMaintaining the printer Storing suppliesConserving supplies Ordering suppliesPart number Description Maintaining the printerAverage cartridge yield Ordering a toner cartridge Changing a toner cartridgeMaintaining the printer Photoconductor kit end-of-life Ordering a photoconductor kitChanging a photoconductor kit Maintaining the printer Maintenance kit Recycling Lexmark productsMachine voltage Part numbersClearing jams Identifying jamsUnderstanding jam messages MessageClearing a jam Clearing jamsClearing jams Clearing jams Clearing jams Clearing a jam in the manual feeder Clearing jams Troubleshooting Online customer support Calling for serviceChecking an unresponsive printer Lexmark Status Messenger UtilitySolving printing problems TroubleshootingSymptom SolutionTurning on Reduced Curl mode Option Solving option problemsAction Solving service message issues Solving paper feed problemsProblem Symptom Cause SolutionSolving print quality problems Entire page is white Streaks appear on Printing is too dark Problem Action Menu selection PurposeValues Driver optionCleaning the printhead lens Close the front door Turn the printer on Disabling control panel menus Administrative supportEnabling control panel menus Restoring factory default settings Selecting printer operating modeSetting security using the Embedded Web Server EWS Administrative supportSetting the system password Using the secure Embedded Web ServerLocking the control panel menus Conventions Electronic emission notices Industry Canada compliance statementEuropean Community EC directives conformity Noise emission levels Product energy consumptionStatement of Limited Warranty for Lexmark E350d and E352dn Laser noticeLimited warranty service Additional rights Index NumericsIndex
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