Lexmark 450dn Transparencies, Selecting preprinted forms and letterhead, Printing on letterhead

Understanding print media guidelines

•Make sure the Paper Type, Paper Texture, and Paper Weight settings are correct. (See “Paper Menu” in the Menus and Messages Guide located on the Software and Documentation CD for detailed information about these settings.)

•Make sure the paper is properly loaded in the source.

•Flex paper back and forth, and then fan. Do not fold or crease the paper. Straighten the edges on a level surface.

Selecting preprinted forms and letterhead

Use the following guidelines when selecting preprinted forms and letterhead paper for the printer:

•Use grain long papers for best results for 60 to 90 g/m2 weights.

•Use only forms and letterhead printed using an offset lithographic or engraved printing process.

•Avoid papers with rough or heavily textured surfaces.

Use papers printed with heat-resistant inks designed for use in xerographic copiers. The ink must withstand temperatures of 210°C (410°F) without melting or releasing hazardous emissions. Use inks that are not affected by the resin in toner. Inks that are oxidation-set or oil-based should meet these requirements; latex inks might not. When in doubt, contact the paper supplier.

Preprinted papers such as letterhead must be able to withstand temperatures up to 210°C (410°F) without melting or releasing hazardous emissions.

Printing on letterhead

Check with the manufacturer or vendor to determine whether the chosen preprinted letterhead is acceptable for laser printers.

Page orientation is important when printing on letterhead. Use the following table for help when loading letterhead in the media sources.

Media source or process	Print side	Top of page
250-sheet tray and	Printed letterhead facedown	The top edge of the sheet with the logo is
550-sheet drawer		placed at the front of the tray.
Duplex (two-sided) printing from	Printed letterhead face up	The top edge of the sheet with the logo is
trays		placed at the front of the tray.
Manual feeder	Printed letterhead faceup	The top edge of the sheet with the logo enters
		the printer first.
Duplex (two-sided) printing from	Printed letterhead face down	The top edge of the sheet with the logo enters
Manual feeder		the printer first.

Transparencies

Feed transparencies from the 250-sheet tray or the manual feeder. Try a sample of any transparencies being considered for use with the printer before buying large quantities.

When printing on transparencies:

Tips on choosing the right print media

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