Lexmark CS720 User Manual

Paper and specialty media guide
Paper guidelines
Paper characteristics
The following paper characteristics
aect
print quality and reliability. Consider these factors before printing on
them:
Weight
See “Supported paper types and weights” on page 30.
Curl
Curl is the tendency for paper to curl at its edges. Excessive curl can cause paper feeding problems. Curl can
occur after the paper passes through the printer, where it is exposed to high temperatures. Storing paper
unwrapped in hot, humid, cold, or dry conditions can contribute to paper curling before printing and can cause
feeding problems.
Smoothness
Paper smoothness directly aects print quality. If paper is too rough, toner cannot fuse to it properly. If paper
is too smooth, it can cause paper feeding or print quality issues. Always use paper between 100 and 200
Sheeld points.
Moisture content
The amount of moisture in paper aects both print quality and the printer ability to feed the paper correctly.
Leave paper in its original wrapper until you use it. Exposure of paper to moisture changes can degrade its
performance.
Store paper 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 dierent from the printer
environment. Thick paper may also require a longer conditioning period.
Grain direction
Grain refers to the alignment of the paper fibers in a sheet of paper. Grain is either grain long, running the length
of the paper, or grain short, running the width of the paper.
For 60–176 g/m
2
(16–65‑lb) paper, grain long paper is recommended.
Fiber content
Most high‑quality xerographic paper is made from 100% chemically treated pulped wood. This content provides
the paper with a high degree of stability, resulting in fewer paper feeding problems and better print quality.
Paper containing fibers such as cotton can negatively aect paper handling.
Selecting paper
Using the appropriate paper prevents jams and helps ensure trouble‑free printing.
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Lexmark CS720 Specifications

General

Type	Original
Compatibility	- CS720
Product color	Black
Printing colors	Yellow
Country of origin	China
Quantity per pack	1 pc(s)
Brand compatibility	Lexmark
Color toner page yield	7000 pages
Cartridge return & recycling	Yes
Print technology	Laser printing
Harmonized System (HS) code	84439990

Weight and Dimensions

Package depth	160 mm
Package width	190 mm
Package height	75 mm
Package weight	380 g