Lexmark C780, C782 manual Storing media, Card stock

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Media specifications

•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.

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 more information on the preferred weight for the grain direction of media, see Identifying media sources and specifications.

Try a sample of any card stock considered for use with the printer before purchasing a large quantity. For more information on the preferred weight of media, see Media types and weights (output options). When printing on card stock:

•Set the Paper Type menu item in the Paper Menu to Card Stock from the operator panel, 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 operator 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 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 long card stock is recommended.

Storing media

Use the following guidelines for proper media storage. These help avoid media 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.

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Contents C780, C782 Trademarks Safety informationEdition October Contents Contents Input options Output options Internal options Installing and removing optionsInstalling and removing options Installing a 2000-sheet drawerContinue with Installing a 500-sheet drawer Installing a 500-sheet drawer Installing a duplex unit Installing the printer Installing an output expander Installing and removing options Installing a 5-bin mailbox Installing and removing options Removing the system board access cover Installing a StapleSmart finisherInstalling memory and option cards Installing a memory card Installing an option-added firmware card Installing a hard disk Installing and removing options Card Function Installing an option cardRemoving memory and option cards Accessing the printer system boardRemoving memory cards Removing a hard disk Removing an option cardInstalling and removing options Removing an option-added firmware card Reinstalling the system board access coverUnderstanding the printer operator panel PrintingStatus Indicates Button Function Sending a job to printPrinting Printing from a USB flash memory device Canceling a job from a computer running Windows Canceling a print jobCanceling a job from the printer operator panel Printing a network setup Printing a menu settingsCanceling a job from a Macintosh computer Canceling a job from a Macintosh computer running Mac OSPrinting a directory list Printing a font sample listLoading 500-sheet trays Loading the traysPrinting Loading the 2000-sheet tray Printing Loading the multipurpose feeder Printing Loading the trays Loading the multipurpose feeder Printing on specialty media transparencies, labels, otherWindows Select File Print Linking traysMac OS Holding a job in the printer Linking output binsPrinting and deleting held jobs Value DescriptionWindows Printing confidential jobsMacintosh Print Time FiltersEnter PIN At the printerEntering a personal identification number PIN Reserve Print Verify PrintRepeat Print Copies & Pages or General pop-up menu, choose Job RoutingPrint All Delete All JobName1 JobName2 At the printerStoring supplies Tips for successful printingStoring paper Avoiding jams Weight Paper characteristicsMedia guidelines PaperUnacceptable paper Media specificationsSelecting preprinted forms and letterhead Media specifications Selecting paperStoring paper Transparencies Media specifications Printing on letterheadEnvelopes Selecting transparenciesLabels Card stock Storing mediaMedia sizes and support Identifying media sources and specificationsDimensions Optional Finisher Standard Offset Staple Media support by type for optional featuresMedia types and weights input options Envelopes2 Media types and weights output optionsGrain long Maximum 2,3Maximum Labels- 2,4Paper labels Media capacitiesVinyl labels EnvelopesReady. Tray 1 Low, Tray Determining the status of suppliesStatus / Supplies View supplies Y KConserving supplies Supply Menu selection item What the setting doesOrdering supplies Print cartridges Maintaining the printerFuser and ITU Toner waste containerOrdering a fuser Type of fuser Printer voltage Part numberOrdering staple cartridges Recycling Lexmark productsOrdering an image transfer unit and transfer roller Identifying jams Clearing paper jamsClearing paper jams Access doors and traysPaper jam messages Understanding jam messagesMessage Check Areas What to do Expander jams Area MArea B Clearing the entire paper pathArea a Area D Area CArea Tx Area T1Area E Area L Area JArea K Clearing fuser jams Clearing mailbox, finisher, or output expander jams Area MClearing fuser jams Clearing image transfer unit jams Clearing paper jams Clearing paper jams Clearing paper jams If you still need help Disabling operator panel menus Adjusting operator panel brightness and contrastEnabling operator panel menus Restoring factory default settingsAdministrative support Encrypting the disk Adjusting Power SaverSetting the system password Setting security using the Embedded Web Server EWSUsing the secure Embedded Web Server Click ConfigurationSupporting IPSec Internet Protocol Security Using Secure modeClick TCP/IP Port Access Click 802.1x Authentication Using 802.1x AuthenticatingClick Menu Lockout Setup Locking the operator panel menusConfidential Print Setup Black only modeClick Confidential Print Setup Printing LockoutDisabling size sensing Using the Coverage EstimatorSize sensing Using the Setup Menu Configuring printer alertsUsing MarkVision Professional Using MarkVision MessengerSymptom Cause Solution Online customer support Calling for serviceChecking an unresponsive printer Check the Print as image boxSet Page Protect to Off from Print Recovery Solving printing problemsTroubleshooting Output expander jams Area M Solving mailbox problemsFor more informations, see Clearing mailbox, finisher, or Option Action Solving option problemsSee Solving high capacity feeder problems Problem Solution Solving high capacity feeder problemsSolving print quality problems Solving paper feed problemsSee Loading the trays or Loading Paper pathMarks occur repeatedly only in one color Top to Bottom or Left to RightMultiple times on a Marks occur down the page repeatedly in allTo be replaced Cartridges BCD E Frequently asked questions FAQ about color printing Solving color quality problemsWhat is RGB color? How does the printer know what color to print?Is it possible to increase the gloss in the printed output? What is Manual Color Correction?Cmyk What are Detailed Color Samples and how do I access them? European Community EC directives conformity Electronic emission noticesAvis de conformité aux normes de l’industrie du Canada 102 Industry Canada compliance statement Hinweis zum GS-Zeichen Noise emission levelsGerman GS mark notice Durchschnittlicher Schallpegel dBA in 1 m UmkreiMode Description Power consumption Power SaverProduct energy consumption Total energy usage106 Part Name Hazardous Substances or Elements China RoHSLaser advisory label Laser notice Statement of Limited Warranty109 Index PIN Index112