C52x_C53x_Media Specifications
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1. Letter Legal A4 Xerographic Long Grain 16 to 47 Ib 60 to 177 g m and Bonds 2 Short Grain 24 to 58 Ib 90 to 218 g m Recycled Long Grain 20 to 47lb 75 to 177 g m Short Grain 28 to 58 Ib 105 to 218g m Card Stock Cover 50 Ib 65 Ib long and short 135 g m 176 g m Index 67 b 90 Ib 120 g m 163 g m Tag 74 b 100 Ib 120 g m 163 g m Transparency 0 12 to 0 14 161 to 179 g m mm 4 8 to 5 4 mil A5 B5 JIS B5 Exec Xerographic Long Grain 20 to 47 Ib 75 to 177 g m Foli Tamen pelle ana ponds Short Grain 24 to 58 Ib 90 to 218 g m Multipurpose feeder and manual feed slot Letter Legal A4 Xerographic Long Grain 20 to 47 Ib 75 to 177 g m and Bonds 5 2 Short Grain 24 to 58 Ib 90 to 218 g m Recycled Long Grain 20 to 47 Ib 75 to 177 g m Short Grain 28 to 58 Ib 105 to 218 g m Card Stock Cover 50 Ib 65 lb long short 135 g m 176 g m Index 67 lb 90 b 120 g m 163 g m Tag 74 b 100 Ib 120 g m 163 g m Labels max Paper 35 Ib 131 g m Vinyl Not Supported Letter Legal A4 Transparency Thickness 0 12 161 to 179 g m continued to 0 13 mm General information 1 11 5022 xxx Media weight Size Type Weight A5 B5 JIS B5 Exec Xerographic Long Grain 20 to 47 Ib 75 to 177 g m statement Fog end Ponas Short Grain 24 to 58 Ib 90 to 218 g m Envelope Monarch 7 3 4 92. 10 DL B5 16 to 28 Ib 60 to 105 g m C5 C6 C5 C6 B6 Duplex unit A5 B5 Executive Statement Folio Letter A4 and Legal Xerographic Long Grain 20 to 32 Ib 75 to 120 g m and Bonds Short Grain 24 to 32 Ib 90 to 120 g m Recycled Long Grain 20 to 32 Ib 75 to 120 g m Short Grain 28 to 32 Ib 105 to 120 g m Input and output capacities The following table outlines the input and output source capacities by media type Source Media nese age reference Input Standard 250 sheet tray Plain paper 54 mm 250 sheets 75 g m Optional 500 sheet tray C52x or Plain paper 57 6 mm 500 sheets 80 g m Optional 550 sheet tray C53x 2 550 sheets 75 g m Multipurpose feeder Plain paper 10mm 100 sheets 75 g m Envelopes 10 envelopes 75 g m Other Various quantities Manual feed slot Any media Single sheet 1 sheet Output Standard 250 sheet output bin 1 Plain Paper 35 mm 250 sheets 75 g m Other Various quantities 120 Ib xerographic paper at ambient environment 2 Capacity may vary and is subject to media specifications and printer operating environment Note Paper input is limited to below the input source indicator on the tray Print area The printable area is limited to within 4 2 mm 0 167 in of all edges of the media Any information placed outside this specified printable area does not print 1 12 Serv
3. stock Card stock is heavy single ply print 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 When printing on card stock e From MarkVision Professional the printer software or the control panel Setthe Paper Type to Card Stock Setthe Paper Weight to Card Stock Weight Setthe Card Stock Weight to Normal or Heavy General information 1 9 5022 xxx e Be aware that preprinting perforation and creasing may significantly affect the print quality and cause jams or other paper handling problems e Check with the manufacturer or vendor to ensure the card stock can withstand temperatures up to 180 C 356 F without releasing hazardous emissions e Do not use preprinted card stock manufactured with chemicals that may contaminate the printer Preprinting introduces semi liquid and volatile components into the printer e Use grain long card stock when possible Storing media Use these media storage guidelines to help avoid jams and uneven print quality e For best results store media where the temperature is 21 C 70 F and the relative humidity is 40 e Store media in cartons when possible on a pallet or shelf rather than on the floor e Store individual packages of media on a flat surface e Do not store anything on top of individual media pac
4. 5022 xxx Media specifications Paper and specialty media guidelines Media guidelines Media characteristics The following media characteristics affect print quality and reliability Consider these characteristics when evaluating new media stock Weight The printer can automatically feed media weights from 60 to 176 g m 16 to 47 Ib bond grain long Media lighter than 60 g m 16 Ib might not be stiff enough to feed properly causing jams For best performance use 90 g m 24 Ib bond grain long media For media smaller than 182 x 257 mm 7 2 x 10 1 in we recommend 90 g m or heavier media Curl Curl is the tendency for media to curl at its edges Excessive curl can cause media feeding problems Curl can occur after the media passes through the printer where it is exposed to high temperatures Storing media unwrapped in hot humid cold or dry conditions even in the trays can contribute to media curling prior to printing and can cause feeding problems Smoothness Media smoothness directly affects print quality If media is too rough toner cannot fuse to it properly If media is too smooth it can cause media feeding or print quality issues Always use media between 100 and 300 Sheffield points however smoothness between 150 and 200 Sheffield points produces the best print quality Moisture content The amount of moisture in media affects both print quality and the ability of the printer to feed the media correctly Le
5. ave media in its original wrapper until it is time to use it This limits the exposure of media to moisture changes that can degrade its performance Condition media before printing by storing it in its original wrapper in the same environment as the printer for 24 to 48 hours before printing Extend the time several days if the storage or transportation environment is very different from the printer environment Thick media may also require a longer conditioning period Grain direction Grain refers to the alignment of the media fibers in a sheet of media Grain is either grain long running the length of the media or grain short running the width of the media For 60 to 90 g m 16 to 24 Ib bond media use grain long fibers Fiber content Most high quality xerographic media is made from 100 chemically treated pulped wood This content provides the media with a high degree of stability resulting in fewer media feeding problems and better print quality Media containing fibers such as cotton possesses characteristics that can negatively affect media handling 1 6 Service Manual 5022 xxx Unacceptable media The following media types are not recommended for use with the printer e Chemically treated media used to make copies without carbon paper also known as carbonless papers carbonless copy paper CCP or no carbon required NCR paper e Preprinted media with chemicals that may contaminate the printer e Preprinted media that can
6. be affected by the temperature in the printer fuser e Preprinted media that requires a registration the precise print location on the page greater than 2 3 mm 0 09 in such as optical character recognition OCR forms In some cases registration can be adjusted with a program to successfully print on these forms e Coated media erasable bond synthetic media thermal media e Rough edged rough or heavily textured surface media or curled media e Recycled media containing more than 25 post consumer waste that does not meet DIN19 309 e Media weighing less than 60 g m 16 Ib e Multiple part forms or documents Selecting media Using appropriate media prevents jams and helps ensure trouble free printing To help avoid jams and poor print quality e Always use new undamaged media e Before loading media know the recommended print side of the media This information is usually indicated on the media package e Do not use media that has been cut or trimmed by hand e Do not mix media sizes types or weights in the same source mixing results in jams e Do not use coated media unless they are specifically designed for electrophotographic printing Selecting preprinted forms and letterhead Use these guidelines when selecting preprinted forms and letterhead e Use grain long papers for best results for 60 to 90 g m weights e Use only forms and letterhead printed using an offset lithographic or engraved printing process e Avoi
7. d papers with rough or heavily textured surfaces Use papers printed with heat resistant inks designed for use in xerographic copiers The ink must be able to withstand temperatures up to 180 C 356 F without melting or releasing hazardous emissions Use inks that are not affected by the resin in toner Inks that are oxidation set or oil based generally meet these requirements latex inks might not When in doubt contact the paper supplier Preprinted papers such as letterhead must be able to withstand temperatures up to 180 C 356 F without melting or releasing hazardous emissions General information 1 7 5022 xxx Using media Using letterhead Check with the manufacturer or vendor to determine whether the chosen preprinted letterhead is acceptable for laser printers Page orientation is important when printing on letterhead Use the following table for help when loading letterhead Process or paper source Print side Top of page Tray 1 Letterhead faceup Letterhead goes toward the front of the tray Tray 2 Letterhead faceup Letterhead goes toward the front of the tray Duplex two sided printing from Letterhead facedown Letterhead goes toward the rear of the tray trays 1 and 2 Multipurpose feeder Letterhead facedown Letterhead top edge enters first Manual feeder Letterhead facedown Letterhead top edge enters first Duplex two sided printing from Letterhead faceup Letterhead top edge enters last the mult
8. er printers Check with the manufacturer or vendor to ensure the envelopes can withstand temperatures up to 180 C 356 F without sealing wrinkling curling excessively or releasing hazardous emissions For the best performance use envelopes made from 90 g m 24 lb bond paper Use up to 105 g m 28 Ib bond weight for envelopes as long as the cotton content is 25 or less All cotton envelopes must not exceed 90 g m 24 Ib bond weight Use only new envelopes 1 8 Service Manual 5022 xxx e To optimize performance and minimize jams do not use envelopes that Have excessive curl or twist Are stuck together or damaged in any way Have windows holes perforations cutouts or embossing Have metal clasps string ties or folding bars Have an interlocking design Have postage stamps attached Have any exposed adhesive when the flap is in the sealed or closed position Have bent corners Have rough cockle or laid finishes e Adjust the width guide 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 Using labels Print samples on the labels being considered for use before buying large quantities For detailed information on label printing characteristics and design see the Card Stock amp Label Guide available on the Lexmark Web site at www lexmark com publications Note Vinyl labels are not suppor
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10. ipurpose feeder Using transparencies Print samples on the transparencies being considered for use before buying large quantities When printing on transparencies From MarkVision Professional the printer software or the control panel set the Paper Type to Transparency Feed transparencies from the standard tray Tray 1 or the multipurpose feeder Use transparencies designed specifically for laser printers Check with the manufacturer or vendor to ensure transparencies are able to withstand temperatures up to 180 C 356 F without melting discoloring offsetting or releasing hazardous emissions Use transparencies that are 0 12 0 14 mm 4 8 5 4 mil in thickness or 161 179 g m in weight Print quality and durability depend on the transparencies used To prevent print quality problems avoid getting fingerprints on the transparencies Before loading transparencies fan the stack to prevent sheets from sticking together We recommend Lexmark part number 12A8240 for letter size and Lexmark part number 12A8241 for A4 size transparencies Using envelopes Print samples on the envelopes being considered for use before buying large quantities When printing on envelopes From the control panel set the Paper Source based on the source in use From the control panel the printer software or MarkVision Professional set the Paper Type to Envelope and select the envelope size Use envelopes designed specifically for las
11. kages Supported sizes The following tables provide information on standard and optional sources for both input and output trays and bins Media Sizes 250 Tray 500 Tray Manual Feed Slot A4 210 x 297 mm A5 148 x 210 mm SEN SN SAS JIS B5 182 x 257 mm Statement 5 5 x 8 5 in Letter 8 5 x 11 in Folio 8 5 x 13 in Legal 8 5 x 14 in SENSES ES NEN SN MPF SENT NEST SN SN NS Duplex SENT SESE SESE SYS SISISIS SISISIS Executive 7 25 x 10 5 in Universal width 123 8 to 215 9 x 355 6 mm 3 875 x 4 875 to 8 5 x 14 in 152 4 to 215 9 x 355 6 mm 3 875 x 6 to 8 5 x 14 in 139 7 x 210 to 215 9 x 355 6 mm 5 5 x 8 27 to 8 5 x 14 in 148 x 210 to 215 9 x 355 6 mm 5 83 x 8 27 to 8 5 x 14 in v 7 3 4 Envelope 3 7 8 x 7 1 2 in 9 Envelope 3 7 8 x 8 7 8 in 10 Envelope 4 1 8 x 9 1 2 in DL Envelope 110 x 220 mm SESE ST SES EST SESS Sy eR Sel OS IS C5 Envelope 162 x 229 mm 1 10 Service Manual 5022 xxx Media Sizes continued 250 Tray Duplex 500 Tray Manual Feed Slot B5 Envelope 176 x 250 mm lt MPF N Other Envelope 60 5 to 215 9 mm 97 4 to 215 9 mm 1 Lower feed reliability might be encountered when using non standard media sizes Media weight Size Type Weight Primary tray and 500 sheet optional tray
12. ted on this product Use only paper labels When printing on labels e From the printer software MarkVision Professional or the control panel set the Paper Type to Labels e Use only letter A4 and legal size label sheets e Use labels designed specifically for laser printers Check with the manufacturer or vendor to verify that label adhesives face sheet printable stock and topcoats can withstand temperatures up to 180 C 356 F and pressure up to 30 psi without delaminating oozing around the edges or releasing hazardous fumes Do not use vinyl labels e Do not use labels with slick backing material e 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 e 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 e 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 e f zone coating of the adhesive is not possible remove a 3 mm 0 125 in strip on the leading and driver edge and use a non oozing adhesive e Portrait orientation works best especially when printing bar codes e Do not use labels with exposed adhesive Using card
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