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Lexmark C500n
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 C500 supports 24 to 55 lb (90 to 210 g/m
2
)
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 basis weights supported.
For more information on the supported media sizes, see the printer User’s Guide on the publications CD.
Lexmark C500n: Overview of card stock and label support
Paper source
Card stock
(Grain short is preferred for papers over 135 g/m2)
Labels*
Index Bristol
Tag
Cover
Paper
Tray 1 (standard tray)
90 to 210g/m
2
90 to 210g/m
2
90 to 210g/m
2
180 g/m
Tray 2 (optional tray)
90 to 210g/m
2
90 to 210g/m
2
90 to 210g/m
2
180 g/m
* Vinyl labels are not supported.
Media specifications
Labels
Width:
76.2 to 216 mm (3 to 8.5 in.)
Length:
123.8 to 355.6 mm (4.88 to 14 in.)
Weight:
180 g/m
2
(48 lb)
Thickness:
0.13 to 0.20 mm (0.005 to 0.008 in.)
Smoothness:
100 to 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
Index Bristol (90 lb)
163 g/m
2
Tag (100 lb)
Cover Stock
Weight:
Up to 210 g/m
2