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Media specifications
Labels
Your printer can print on many labels designed for use with laser printers, except for vinyl labels. These labels are supplied
in letter size, A4 size, and legal size sheets. Label adhesives, face sheet (printable stock), and topcoats must be able to
withstand temperatures of 170°C (338°F) and pressure of 25 pounds per square inch (psi).
Try a sample of any labels you are considering using with the printer before purchasing a large quantity.
For detailed information on label printing, characteristics and design, see the Card Stock & Label Guide available on the
Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com/publications.
When printing on labels:
• Set the Media Type to Labels. Set the Media Type from the printer driver.
• Do not load labels together with paper or transparencies in the same source; mixing media can cause feeding
problems.
• Do not use label sheets with a slick backing material.
• Do not print within 1 mm (0.04 in.) of the die cut.
• Use full label sheets. Partial sheets may cause labels to peel off during printing, resulting in a jam. Partial sheets
also contaminate your printer and your cartridge with adhesive, and could void your printer and cartridge
warranties.
• Use labels that can withstand temperatures of 170°C (338°F) without sealing, excessive curling, wrinkling, or
releasing hazardous emissions.
• 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.
• Do not use label sheets that have adhesive to the edge of the sheet. We recommend zone coating of the adhesive
at least 1 mm (0.04 in.) away from edges. Adhesive material contaminates your printer and could void your
warranty.
• If zone coating of the adhesive is not possible, a 3 mm (0.125 in.) strip should be removed on the leading and
driver edge, and a non-oozing adhesive should be used.
• Remove a 3 mm (0.125 in.) strip from the leading edge to prevent labels from peeling inside the printer.
• Portrait orientation is preferred, especially when printing bar codes.
• Do not use labels that have exposed adhesive.
For detailed information on label printing, characteristics, and design, see the Card Stock & Label Guide, available on the
Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com/publications.
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