Lexmark C520 Storing media, Identifying media sources and specifications, Media sizes and support

Media specifications

•Do not use preprinted card stock manufactured with chemicals that may contaminate the printer. Preprinting introduces semi-liquid and volatile components into the printer.

•The use of grain long card stock is recommended.

Storing media

Use the following guidelines for proper media storage. These help avoid media feeding problems and uneven print quality:

•For best results, store media in an environment where the temperature is approximately 21°C (70°F) and the relative humidity is 40%. Most label manufacturers recommend printing in a temperature range of 18 to 24°C (65 to 75°F) with a relative humidity of 40 to 60%.

•Store cartons of media on a pallet or shelf, rather than directly on the floor.

•When storing individual packages of media out of the original carton, make sure they rest on a flat surface so the edges do not buckle or curl.

•Do not place anything on top of the media packages.

Identifying media sources and specifications

The following tables provide information on standard and optional sources, including the media sizes available from the Paper Size menu, and supported weights.

Note: If a media size not listed needs to be used, select the next larger size.

For information on card stock and labels, see the Card Stock & Label Guide.

Media sizes and support

Legend
✓ — supported
✘— unsupported
Media size		Standard 250-sheet tray	Optional 500-sheet tray	Multipurpose feeder
Dimensions		(Tray 1)	(Tray 2)	or manual feed slot
A4	210 x 297 mm	✓	✓	✓
	(8.27 x 11.7 in.)
A5	148 x 210 mm	✓	✓	✓
	(5.83 x 8.27 in.)
JIS B5	182 x 257 mm	✓	✓	✓
	(7.17 x 10.1 in.)
Letter	215.9 x 279.4 mm	✓	✓	✓
	(8.5 x 11 in.)
Legal	215.9 x 355.6 mm	✓	✓	✓
	(8.5 x 14 in.)

* This size setting formats the page or envelope for 215.9 x 355.6 mm (8.5 x 14 in.) for the 250-sheet tray unless the size is specified by the software application.

** Measurements apply to simplex (single-sided) printing only. For duplex (two-sided) printing, the minimum size is 139.7 x 210 mm (5.50 x 8.27 in.).

Storing media

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