Lexmark 696, 496, 896 manual Tips on using labels, Tips on using letterhead

Paper and specialty media guide 91

–Have bent corners.

–Have rough, cockle, or laid finishes.

•Adjust the width guides to fit the width of the envelopes.

•Before loading the envelopes on the tray, flex the stack of envelopes back and forth to loosen them, and then fan them. Straighten the edges on a level surface.

Note: A combination of high humidity (over 60%) and high printing temperature may wrinkle or seal envelopes.

Tips on using labels

•From the printer control panel, set the paper size, type, texture, and weight in the Paper menu to match the labels loaded in the tray.

•Print samples on labels being considered for use before buying large quantities.

•For more information on label printing, characteristics, and design, see the Card Stock & Label Guide at http://support.lexmark.com.

•Use labels designed specifically for laser printers.

•Do not use labels with slick backing material.

•Use full label sheets. Partial sheets may cause labels to peel off during printing, resulting in a jam. Partial sheets also contaminate the printer and the cartridge with adhesive, and could void the printer and toner cartridge warranties.

•Do not use labels with exposed adhesive.

•Before loading labels on the tray, flex and fan labels to loosen them. Straighten the edges on a level surface.

Tips on using letterhead

•Use letterhead designed specifically for laser printers.

•Print samples on the letterhead being considered for use before buying large quantities.

•Before loading letterhead, flex and fan the sheets to prevent them from sticking together.

•Page orientation is important when printing on letterhead.

Source	Printing	Printable side	Paper orientation
Trays	One‑sided	Facedown	Load the sheet with the
			top edge toward the front
			of the tray.
Trays	Two‑sided	Faceup	Load the sheet with the
			bottom edge entering the
			printer first.
Multipurpose feeder	One‑sided	Faceup	Load the sheet with the
			top edge entering the
			printer first.
Multipurpose feeder	Two‑sided	Facedown	Load the sheet with the
			bottom edge entering the
			printer first.

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