Lexmark Dot Matrix Compatibility Guide

The following diagram shows a recommended label design for laser printers, which use a different paper picking
mechanism.
Leading Edge
8.5 in.
215.9 mm
0.094 in.
2.4 mm
Liner edge
Stripped edge
0.125 in.
3 mm
Driver edge
11 in.
279.4 mm
0.06 in.
1.6 mm
Perforation end
Liner edge
Non-print area Non-print area
Non-print area
Non-print area
0.25 in.
6.35 mm
0.25 in.
6.35 mm
0.33 in.
8.38 mm
0.33 in.
8.38 mm
0.79 in.
20 mm
Top perforation
(Not drawn to scale)
Cut sheet paper labels
• Generally, cut sheet paper labels work well with your printer.
• Coating or sizing to make the paper liquid‑resistant decreases toner adhesion and increases the risk of toner
contaminating the fuser. At a minimum, paper labels should be equivalent in weight and rigidity to a 20‑lb
xerographic bond paper.
Dual web forms
• Constructing dual web forms involves joining together rolls of two different materials (usually pressure‑sensitive
paper and bond paper) and then converting to a cut sheet product.
• This construction requires a stripped edge matrix. The liner must be rigid enough to withstand the pick force of the
printer.
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Lexmark Dot Matrix Specifications

General

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