*150–250 Sheffield is optimal. Using media higher than 300 Sheffield could result in printing degradation.
Card stock Weight:
Up to 163 g/m
2
Index Bristol (90 lb)
Up to 163 g/m
2
Tag (100 lb)
Note: To minimize curl, use the rear exit when printing on card stock and labels.
For more information, see “Maintenance procedures” on page 14.
Lexmark E260, E260d, E260dn, E360d, E360dn, E460dn,
E460dw, and E462dtn
Limit label printing to occasional use of paper office labels designed for laser printers. We do not recommend using
vinyl or polyester labels.
The printer supports paper and label stock from 60–90 g/m
2
and index card stock up to 163 g/m
2
(43 lb). You can load
up to 50 label sheets in Tray 1. Card stock must be sent through the manual feeder one sheet at a time.
The following table lists the maximum weights supported by Tray 1, Tray 2, and the manual sheet feeder.
Overview of card stock and label support
Paper source
Card Stock Labels
Index Bristol Tag Cover Paper
Tray 1 — — —
90 g/m
2
Tray 2 — — —
90 g/m
2
Manual Feed
163 g/m
2
163 g/m
2
—
90 g/m
2
Card stock should be grain short and set to exit the rear door.
For paper and transparency specifications, see the printer publications CD.
Printer specifications 74