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Lexmark E238, E240, E240n, E340, E342n
Lexmark E238, E240, E240n,
E340, E342n
Limit label printing to occasional use of paper office labels
designed for laser printers. We do not recommend using vinyl
or polyester labels.
The printer supports paper and label stock from 60—90 g/m
2
and index card stock up to 43 lb (163 g/m
2
). You can load up to
50 label sheets in tray 1. Card stock must be sent through the
manual feeder one sheet at a time.
The following table lists the maximum basis weights supported by Tray 1, Tray 2, and the manual sheet feeder.
For paper and transparency specifications, refer to the printer publications CD.
Maintenance procedures
If the print quality begins to degrade when printing sheets of labels, we suggest you:
Print 5 sheets of paper, wait approximately 5 seconds, then print 5 more sheets of paper.
To maintain printer feeding reliability, repeat this cleaning process every time you replace the print cartridge, or more often
with some media. Failure to follow maintenance procedures could cause jamming, poor print quality, feeding problems, and
fuser problems.
Lexmark E238, E240, E240n, E340, E342n: Overview of card stock and label support
Paper source
Card Stock
Labels
Index Bristol
Tag
Cover
Paper
Vinyl
Tray 1
–
–
–
163 g/m
2
–
Tray 2
–
–
–
163 g/m
2
–
Manual Feed
163 g/m
2
163 g/m
2
–
163 g/m
2
–
Note:
The E238 printer does not support a second drawer option.
Media specifications
Labels
Width:
89 to 216 mm (3.5 to 8.5)
Length:
210 to 356 mm (8.27 to 14 in.)
Weight:
Up to 163 g/m
2
(43 lb)
Thickness:
Up to 0.25 mm (0.01 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:
From 120 to 163 g/m
2
Index Bristol (16—90 lb)
From 75 to 163 g/m
2
Tag (50—100 lb)
Note:
To minimize curl, use the rear exit when printing on card stock and labels.
E238, E240, E240n
E340, E342n
