Lexmark Dot Matrix Compatibility Guide

Paper source Grain direction
Card stock Labels
Index Bristol Tag Cover Paper
Standard or optional
550‑sheet tray
grain long
grain short
120 g/m
2
163 g/m
2
120 g/m
2
163 g/m
2
135 g/m
2
176 g/m
2
131 g/m
2
Multipurpose feeder*
and manual feeder
grain long
grain short
120 g/m
2
163 g/m
2
120 g/m
2
163 g/m
2
135 g/m
2
176 g/m
2
131 g/m
2
* The multipurpose feeder may not support labels with certain design characteristics.
Media specifications
Labels Width: 76.2–215.9 mm (3–8.5 in.)
Length: 127–355.6 mm (5–14 in.)
Weight:
131 g/m
2
(35 lb bond)
Thickness: 0.102–0.254 mm (0.004–0.010 in.)
Smoothness: 50–300 Sheffield*
* 50–150 Sheffield is optimal. This printer may support labels with smoothness of less than 50 Sheffield such as coated paper,
polyester, vinyl, or other synthetic facestock paper. Using media higher than 200 Sheffield could result in print quality
degradation.
Card stock Weight:
Up to 163 g/m
2
Index Bristol (90 lb)
Up to 163 g/m
2
Tag (100 lb)
Up to 176 g/m
2
Cover (65 lb)
Card stock and label guidelines
When printing on labels:
• Use only paper labels. Do not use vinyl labels.
• Use only label sheets that have no gaps between the labels.
Acceptable labels
Unacceptable labels
• From the printer control panel, set Paper Type to Labels in the Paper Menu.
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Lexmark Dot Matrix Specifications

General

Brand	Lexmark
Model	Dot Matrix
Category	All in One Printer
Language	English