Lexmark Optra M410, User Manual

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Chapter 4: Using Print Materials
Card Stock
Guidelines
Card stock is single ply, and has a large array of proper-
ties, such as the orientation of paper fibers and texture,
that can significantly affect the print quality.
Try a sample of any card stock you are considering using
with the printer before purchasing a large quantity.
See page 116 for information on the preferred weight of
print materials.
Note:
When printing on card
stock, be sure to set the
PAPER
TYPE
to
Card Stock
from the
printer driver, and from either the
operator panel or from MarkVi-
sion.
When printing on card stock:
• Use card stock that can withstand temperatures of
205°C (401°F) without sealing, excessive curling,
wrinkling, or releasing hazardous emissions.
• Do not use preprinted card stock manufactured
with chemicals that may contaminate the printer.
Preprinting introduces semi-liquid and volatile
components in the printer.
• Do not use card stock that is perforated or creased. It
may cause paper jams.
• We recommend the use of grain short card stock.
After printing approximately 10,000 pages of card stock
(or each time you replace the print cartridge), complete
the following steps to maintain printer feeding reliability:
1
Print 5 sheets of paper.
2
Wait approximately 5 seconds.
3
Print 5 more sheets of paper.
For detailed information on card stock printing, character-
istics, and design, refer to the Card Stock & Label Guide on
the CD.