Paper handling
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Paper handling
Choosing the right print media
Selecting the right paper or other media reduces printing problems. For best print quality, try a
sample of the paper or other media you are considering before buying large quantities.
• Use 20 lb (75 g/m
2
) xerographic paper.
• Use transparencies designed for laser printers. We recommend Lexmark™ laser printer
transparencies: for letter size transparencies, part number 70X7240; for A4 size transparencies, part
number 12A5010.
• Use envelopes made from 24 lb (90 g/m
2
) bond paper. To reduce paper jams, do not use envelopes
that:
– Have excessive curl
– Are stuck together
– Are damaged in any way
– Contain windows, holes, perforations, cutouts, or embossing
– Use metal clasps, string ties, or metal folding bars
– Have postage stamps attached
– Have any exposed adhesive when the flap is in the sealed position
• Do not use labels that have exposed adhesive on the sheets.
• Do not print a large number of labels continuously.
• Use card stock with a maximum weight of 163 g/m
2
and a minimum size of 76.2 x 127 mm (3 x 5 in.).
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