Lexmark 120 Types of print media, Choosing appropriate print media, Paper, Source, Sizes, Weight

Print media tasks and tips

Types of print media

Receive optimal use from the printer by properly loading trays. Never mix media types within a tray.

Source	Sizes	Types	Weight	Capacity* (sheets)
Tray 1	A4, A5, JIS-B5, letter,	Plain paper, bond	60–105 g/m2	•	150 sheets
	legal, executive, folio,	paper,	(16–28 lb)	•	5 transparencies
	statement, universal†	transparency, label		•	5 labels
	3 x 5 inch, other	Card stock	135–163 g/m2	5 cards
			(36–43 lb) bond
	7¾, 9, 10, DL, C5, B5,	Envelope	105 g/m2 (28 lb) max	5 envelopes
	other
priority feeder	A4, A5, JIS-B5, letter,	Plain paper, bond	60–163 g/m2	•	15 sheets
	legal, executive, folio,	paper,	(16–43 lb)	•	5 transparencies
	statement, universal†	transparency, label,		•	5 labels
	A6	Plain paper, bond	60–163 g/m2	30 sheets
		paper	(16–43 lb)
	3 x 5 inch, other	Card stock	135–163 g/m2	5 cards
			(36–43 lb) bond
	7¾, 9, 10, DL, C5, B5,	Envelopes	105 g/m2	3 envelopes
	other		(28 lb) max
* Capacity for 20 lb print media, unless otherwise noted.
† Universal size ranges:
– Tray 1: 76–216 x 190–356 mm (3.0–8.5 x 7.5–14.0 in.) (includes 3 x 5 in. cards)
– priority feeder: 76–216 x 190–356 mm (3.0–8.5 x 7.5–14.0 in.) (includes 3 x 5 in. cards)

Choosing appropriate print media

To reduce printing problems and receive the best print quality, try a sample of the media you are considering before buying large quantities.

Refer to the Card Stock & Label Guide available on our Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com for more information about which print media provides optimum results.

Paper

•For the best print quality, use 20 lb (75 g/m2) xerographic, grain long paper.

The printer can automatically feed paper weights from 16 to 28 lb bond (60 to105 g/m2) grain long. Paper lighter than 16 lb (60 g/m2) might not be stiff enough to feed properly, causing jams.

•The laser printing process heats paper to high temperatures of 185°C (365°F). 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 you have chosen is acceptable for laser printers.

Types of print media

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