Lexmark X422 - Card Stock

Print media specifications and guidelines
59
Media specifications and guidelines
• Do not print within 1 mm (0.04 in.) of the edge of the label, of the perforations, or between die-
cuts of the label.
• Do not use label sheets that have adhesive to the edge of the sheet. We recommend zone
coating of the adhesive at least 1 mm (0.04 in.) away from edges. Adhesive material
contaminates your MFP and could void your warranty.
• If zone coating of the adhesive is not possible, a 3 mm (0.125 in.) strip should be removed on
the leading and driver edge, and a non-oozing adhesive should be used.
• Remove a 3 mm (0.125 in.) strip from the leading edge to prevent labels from peeling inside
the MFP.
• Portrait orientation is preferred, especially when printing bar codes.
• Do not use labels that have exposed adhesive.
MFP maintenance when printing on labels
After continuously printing approximately 10,000 pages of labels (or each time you replace the print
cartridge), complete the following steps to maintain MFP feeding reliability:
1 Print 5 sheets of paper.
2 Wait approximately 5 seconds.
3 Print 5 more sheets of paper.
Card stock
Card stock is single ply, and has a large array of properties, such as the orientation of paper fibers
and texture, that can significantly affect the print quality.
You may only print card stock from the multipurpose feeder. Card stock must always exit to the rear
output bin.
Try a sample of any card stock you are considering using with the MFP before purchasing a large
quantity.
See Specifications for print media for information on the preferred weight of print media.
When printing on card stock:
• Set the Paper Type to Card Stock from the print driver,
MarkVision Professional, the control
panel, or the Web pages.
• Do not use preprinted card stock manufactured with chemicals that may contaminate the
MFP. Preprinting introduces semi-liquid and volatile components in the MFP.
• Do not use card stock that is perforated or creased. It may cause print media jams.
• We recommend the use of grain short card stock.