Lexmark 6500 Series manual Printing specialty documents, Choosing compatible specialty paper types

Printing specialty documents

Choosing compatible specialty paper types

•Heavyweight matte paper—A photo paper with a matte finish used for printing high-quality graphics.

•Lexmark PerfectFinishTM Photo paper—A high-quality photo paper specifically designed for Lexmark inkjet printers, but compatible with all inkjet printers. It is used specifically for printing professional quality photos with a glossy finish. It is best when used with genuine Lexmark evercolorTM 2 ink, providing photos that are fade- and water-resistant.

•Lexmark Photo Paper—An outstanding "everyday" heavyweight inkjet photo paper designed for use with Lexmark printers, but compatible with all brands of inkjet printers. Although inexpensive, it offers excellent image quality and outstanding value.

•Transparency—A clear, plastic media primarily used for overhead projectors.

•Card stock—A very thick paper used for printing sturdier items, such as greeting cards.

•Iron-Ontransfer—A type of media that has a reverse image printed on it that can be ironed onto fabric.

Printing envelopes

1Load envelopes.

2With a document open, click File ΠPrint.

3Click Properties, Preferences, Options, or Setup.

4From the “I Want To” menu, select Print on an envelope.

5From the Envelope Size list, select the envelope size loaded.

6Select Portrait or Landscape orientation.

Notes:

•Most envelopes use landscape orientation.

•Make sure the same orientation is also selected in the software application.

7Click OK to close any printer software dialogs that are open.

8Click OK or Print.

Printing greeting cards, index cards, photo cards, and postcards

1Load greeting cards, index cards, photo cards, or postcards.

2With a document open, click File ΠPrint.

3Click Properties, Preferences, Options, or Setup.

4Select a Quality/Speed setting.

Select Photo for photos and greeting cards, and select Normal for other types of cards.

5Select the Paper Setup tab.

6Select Paper.

7From the Paper Size list, select a card size.

8Click OK.

9Click OK or Print.

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