2 Understanding print media guidelines
Print media is paper, card stock, transparencies, labels, and envelopes. The last four are sometimes referred to as specialty media. The printer provides
•What types of print media can be loaded?
•Selecting print media
•Storing print media
•Avoiding jams
For more details about the types of paper and specialty media your printer supports, see the Card Stock & Label Guide available on our Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com.
Selecting the right paper or other print media reduces printing problems. For best print quality, try a sample of the paper or other print media you are considering before buying large quantities.
What types of print media can be loaded?
Get the most from your printer by properly loading the trays. Never mix media types within a tray.
Source
Manual feeder
Sizes
A4, A5, A6 (grain long only), JISB5, letter, legal, executive, folio, statement
A4, A5, JISB5, letter, legal, executive, folio, statement
A4, A5, A6 (grain long only), JISB5, letter, legal, executive, folio, statement, Universal‡
7¾, 9, 10, DL, C5, B5
Types
Plain paper, bond, letterhead, transparencies, paper labels (single- sided only)
Plain paper, bond, letterhead, transparencies, paper labels (single- sided only)
Plain paper, transparencies, paper labels (single- sided only)
Card stock†
Envelopes
Weight
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75 g/m2 (20 lb)
Capacity* (sheets)
•250 paper
•50 labels
•50 transparencies
•550 paper
•50 labels
•50 transparencies
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* Capacity for 20lb print media, unless otherwise noted.
†Grain short is recommended. Use rear exit for best results.
‡Universal size ranges:
– Manual feeder:
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