Lexmark Dot Matrix Compatibility Guide

• Do not use card stock that is creased. It may cause paper jams.
• We recommend the use of grain short card stock.
• Load card stock into the manual bypass feeder with the recommended print side faceup and the top edge going in
first.
Lexmark W850
Limit label printing to occasional use of A4‑ or letter‑size paper office labels designed for laser printers. We do not
recommend using vinyl or polyester labels.
The Lexmark W850 supports stocks up to 216 g/m
2
. Always feed labels and card stock from Tray 1, 2 or the multipurpose
feeder.
The following table lists the maximum weights supported by the trays and the multipurpose feeder.
Paper source Media types Weight
Tray 1 Paper, Labels, Transparencies
64‑105 g/m
2
Tray 2 Paper, Card stock, Labels, Transparencies
64‑216 g/m
2
Multipurpose feeder Paper, Card stock, Envelopes, Labels, Transparencies
64‑216 g/m
2
Media specifications
Labels Width: 89–297 mm (3.5–11.7 in.)
Length: 99–432 mm (3.9–17 in.)
Weight:
64‑216 g/m
2
Thickness: Up to 0.25 mm
Smoothness: 100–400 Sheffield*
* 150–250 Sheffield is optimal. Using media higher than 300 Sheffield could result in printing degradation.
Card stock Width: 89–297 mm (3.5–11.7 in.)
Length: 99–432 mm (3.9–17 in.)
Weight:
Up to 216 g/m
2
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Lexmark Dot Matrix Specifications

General

Brand	Lexmark
Model	Dot Matrix
Category	All in One Printer
Language	English