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Have windows, holes, perforations, cutouts, or embossing
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Have metal clasps, string ties, or folding bars
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Have an interlocking design
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Have postage stamps attached
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Have any exposed adhesive when the flap is in the sealed or closed position
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Have bent corners
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Have rough, cockle, or laid finishes
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Adjust the width guides to fit the width of the envelopes.
Note:
A combination of high humidity (over 60%) and the high printing temperature may wrinkle or seal envelopes.
Tips on using labels
Print samples on the labels being considered for use before buying large quantities.
Note:
Use only paper label sheets. Vinyl, pharmacy, and dual-sided labels are not supported.
For detailed information on label printing, characteristics, and design, see the
Card Stock & Label Guide
available on
the Lexmark Web site at
http://support.lexmark.com
.
When printing on labels:
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Use labels designed specifically for laser printers. Check with the manufacturer or vendor to verify that:
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The labels can withstand temperatures up to 210°C (410°F) without sealing, excessive curling, wrinkling, or
releasing hazardous emissions.
Note:
Labels can be printed at a higher fusing temperature up to 220°C (428°F) if Label Weight is set to
Heavy. Select this setting using the Embedded Web Server, or from the printer control panel Paper menu.
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Label adhesives, face sheet (printable stock), and topcoats can withstand up to 25-psi (172-kPa) pressure
without delaminating, oozing around the edges, or releasing hazardous fumes.
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Do not use labels with slick backing material.
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Use full label sheets. Partial sheets may cause labels to peel off during printing, resulting in a jam. Partial sheets
also contaminate the printer and the cartridge with adhesive, and could void the printer and cartridge warranties.
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Do not use labels with exposed adhesive.
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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.
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Be sure adhesive backing does not reach to the sheet edge. Zone coating of the adhesive at least 1 mm (0.04 in.)
away from edges is recommended. Adhesive material contaminates the printer and could void the warranty.
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If zone coating of the adhesive is not possible, remove a 2-mm (0.06-in.) strip on the leading and driver edge, and
use a non-oozing adhesive.
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Portrait orientation works best, especially when printing bar codes.
Tips on using card stock
Card stock is heavy, single-ply specialty media. Many of its variable characteristics, such as moisture content, thickness,
and texture, can significantly impact print quality. Print samples on the card stock being considered for use before
buying large quantities.
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