The print quality and feed reliability of your printer and options can vary with the type and size of print media you use. This section provides guidelines for each type of print media. For information on card stock and labels, refer to the Card Stock & Label Guide located on the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com.
Always print samples on the print media you are considering before buying large quantities.
Click a topic for more information:
• | Paper characteristics | • | Choosing paper |
• | Recommended paper | • | Choosing envelopes |
• | Unsatisfactory paper | • | Choosing labels |
• | Choosing preprinted forms | • | Choosing card stock |
| and letterhead | • | Choosing transparencies |
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Paper characteristics
The following paper characteristics affect print quality and reliability. Keep these guidelines in mind when evaluating new paper stock.
Weight
The printer can feed paper weights from 60 to 163 g/m2 (16 to 43 lb bond) grain long. Paper lighter than 60 g/m2 (16 lb) might not be stiff enough to feed properly, causing paper jams. For best performance, use 90 g/m2 (24 lb) Hammermill Laser Print paper. To use paper narrower than 182 x 257 mm (7.2 x 10.1 in.), we recommend the weight be greater than or equal to 90 g/m2 (24 lb bond).
Curl
Curl is the tendency of paper to curve at its edges. Excessive curl can cause paper feeding problems. Curl usually occurs after the paper passes through the printer fuser, where it is exposed to high temperatures. Excessively high toner coverage, humid conditions, and paper types can contribute to paper curling.
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