Lexmark Dot Matrix Compatibility Guide

Print material
Range or maximum weight supported
250‑sheet and 500‑sheet trays
Multipurpose feeder and optional
250‑sheet drawer
Labels Paper
180 g/m
2
(48 lb bond) 163 g/m
2
(43 lb bond)
Dual‑Web Paper
180 g/m
2
(48 lb bond) 163 g/m
2
(43 lb bond)
Vinyl
300 g/m
2
(92 lb liner) 260 g/m
2
(78 lb liner)
Polyester
220 g/m
2
(59 lb bond) 220 g/m
2
(59 lb bond)
Integrated forms
Pressure sensitive area
2
140–175 g/m
2
140 to 175 g/m
2
Paper base (grain long)
75–135 g/m
2
(20–36 lb bond)
75–135 g/m
2
(20–36 lb bond)
1
See “Grain orientation” on page 17 for specific recommendations.
2
Pressure‑sensitive area must enter the printer first for grain short paper.
For paper and transparency specifications, see the printer User's Guide.
Media specifications
Labels Thickness: 0.102–0.305 mm (0.004–0.012 in.)
Smoothness: 100–400* Sheffield
* 150–250 Sheffield is optimal. Using media higher than 300 Sheffield could result in printing degradation.
Card stock Weight:
Up to 199 g/m
2
Index Bristol (90 lb)
Up to 203 g/m
2
Tag (100 lb)
The following table indicates the paper sizes each tray supports.
Paper source specifications for all media
Source
Standard sizes
(width x length)
Universal sizes
(width x length)
Minimum Maximum Minimum Maximum
250‑sheet tray
500‑sheet tray
148 x 210 mm
(5.83 x 8.27 in.)
215.9 x 355.6 mm
(8.5 x 14 in.)
139.7 x 210 mm
(5.5 x 8.27 in.)
215.9 x 355.6 mm
(8.5 in. x 14 in.)
Multipurpose feeder 148 x 210 mm
(5.83 x 8.27 in.)
215.9 x 355.6 mm
(8.5 x 14 in.)
69.85 x 127 mm
(2.75 in. x 5 in.)
229 x 355.6 mm
(9.01 x 14 in.)
If you load paper that is narrower than 148 mm (5.83 in.) in the multipurpose feeder (for example, 3 x 5‑inch index cards),
set the MP Feeder Size menu item to Universal.
See your printer documentation for specifications on tray capacities.
Printer specifications 166

Lexmark Dot Matrix Specifications

General

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