Printer specifications
Lexmark C500n
Limit label printing to occasional use of paper office labels designed for laser printers. The Lexmark C500n does not
support vinyl or polyester labels.
The Lexmark C500n supports 90–210‑g/m
2
(24–55‑lb) stock. Card stock and labels are supported from Tray 1 and Tray 2.
Tray 1 supports approximately 120 sheets of card stock and Tray 2 supports up to 250 sheets of card stock. The following
table lists the maximum weights supported.
Overview of card stock and label support
Paper source
Card stock
(Grain short is preferred for papers over 135 g/m
2
) Labels*
Index Bristol Tag Cover Paper
Tray 1 (standard tray)
90–210 g/m
2
90–210 g/m
2
90–210 g/m
2
180 g/m
2
Tray 2 (optional tray)
90–210 g/m
2
90–210 g/m
2
90–210 g/m
2
180 g/m
2
* Vinyl labels are not supported.
Media specifications
Labels Width: 76.2–216 mm (3–8.5 in.)
Length: 123.8–355.6 mm (4.88–14 in.)
Weight:
180 g/m
2
(48 lb)
Thickness: 0.13–0.20 mm (0.005–0.008 in.)
Smoothness: 100–400 Sheffield*
* 150–250 Sheffield is optimal. Using media higher than 300 Sheffield could result in printing degradation.
Card Stock Weight:
163‑g/m
2
(90‑lb) Index Bristol
163‑g/m
2
(100‑lb) Tag
Up to 210‑g/m
2
(78‑lb) Cover
For more information on the supported media sizes, see the printer User's Guide on the publications CD.
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