Lexmark Dot Matrix Compatibility Guide

Media Paper/card stock
1
Pressure‑sensitive paper
labels
2
Pressure‑sensitive vinyl
labels
2
500‑sheet tray (650 grams)
120–163 g/m
2
(32–43 lb bond)
150–175 g/m
2
(40–47 lb bond)
260–300 g/m
2
82–92 lb Liner
500‑sheet tray (750 grams)
163–203 g/m
2
(43–54 lb bond)
165–180 g/m
2
(44–48 lb bond)
265–300 g/m
2
92 lb Liner
Valid tray positions (upper
and lower)
Upper: 60–163 g/m
2
Lower: All supported media
Upper: 120–150 g/m
2
Lower: 140–180 g/m
2
Upper: 260–265 g/m
2
Lower: 260–300 g/m
2
1
You can manually feed card stock with a weight up to 285 g/m
2
.
2
For pressure‑sensitive materials under 131 g/m
2
, grain long is recommended. For pressure‑sensitive materials over
131 g/m
2
, grain short is recommended.
Forms supported (11‑inch card stock and label trays)
Media
Dual web forms
1
Pressure‑sensitive area
Paper base
Integrated forms
1
Pressure‑sensitive area
Paper base
2
200‑sheet heavy duty tray
140–175 g/m
2
75–135 g/m
2
(20–36 lb bond)
140–175 g/m
2
75–135 g/m
2
(20–36 lb bond)
500‑sheet tray (450 grams) —
—
—
75–90 g/m
2
(20–24 lb bond)
500‑sheet tray (550 grams)
140–175 g/m
2
75–131 g/m
2
(20–35 lb bond)
140–170 g/m
2
75–135 g/m
2
(20–36 lb bond)
500‑sheet tray (650 grams) —
—
170–175 g/m
2
NA
500‑sheet tray (750 grams) —
—
—
—
Valid tray positions (upper and
lower)
Upper and Lower: All supported media Upper and Lower: All supported media
1
Select the appropriate tray according to the part of the form (pressure‑sensitive area or paper base) that enters the printer
first when feeding from the tray.
2
Grain long is recommended.
Media specifications
Labels Thickness: 0.102–0.254 mm (0.004–0.01 in.)
Smoothness: 100–400* Sheffield
* 150–250 Sheffield is optimal. Using media higher than 300 Sheffield could result in printing degradation.
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Lexmark Dot Matrix Specifications

General

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