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Chapter Paper Specifications
Ordering Ribbons Outside Of The U.S.
Order supplies by contacting your local Lexmark International distributor or by
writing to Lexmark International, Inc., P.O. Box 11427, Lexington, KY, 40575-
1427, USA
Paper Specifications
The paper specifications in this section are guidelines only. Always test paper
stock with applications to determine print quality.
Paper
Type: Edge-perforated, fan-fold, 3 to 17 inches (7.62 to 43.18 cm) wide*, 2 to
24 inches (5.08 to 60.96 cm) long**
• Single-part: 15 pound (57 g/m
2
) to 100 pound (377 g/m
2
) stock.
• Multi-part carbon: 1- to 6-part forms, maximum 12 pound (45 g/m
2
) ply of
upper plies
• Multi-part carbonless. Verify readability of greater than 4-part.
Thickness: 0.025 inches (0.064 cm) maximum
Drive: Adjustable tractors, 6-pin engagement
Labels
On Backing: One-part continuous perforated fan-fold back form. Labels must
be placed at least 1/6 inch (0.42 cm) from the fan-fold perforation. Backing
adhesive must not be squeezed out during printing.
Sheet Size: 3 to 17 inches (7.62 to 43.18 cm) wide*, including the two
standard perforated tractor feed strips. A maximum sheet length of 16 inches
(40.64 cm) between top and bottom perforations.**
Thickness: Not to exceed 0.025 inch (0.064 cm), including backing sheet.
* On pedestal models, when using the rear paper exit, the maximum width is
16 inches (40.64 cm).
** On cabinet models, forms longer than 12 inches (30.48 cm) can be printed
by opening the front and rear printer doors.