Lexmark Dot Matrix Compatibility Guide

For the MS31x and MS41x printer models, you can load paper labels up to 50 sheets in the standard tray and up to the
full capacity of the optional trays. You can load up to 15 paper labels and up to 10 sheets of card stock in the multipurpose
feeder.
For the MS51x and MS61x printer models, you can load paper labels up to the full capacity of the standard tray and
the optional trays. You can load up to 30 paper labels and up to 20 sheets of card stock in the multipurpose feeder.
The following table lists the maximum weights supported by the standard tray, the optional 250‑ and 550‑sheet trays,
and the multipurpose and manual feeders.
Overview of card stock and label support
Paper source
Card Stock Labels
Index Bristol Tag Cover Paper
Standard tray — — —
60–90 g/m
2
Optional 250‑sheet tray
Optional 550‑sheet tray
———
60–120 g/m
2
Manual feeder
Multipurpose feeder
60–163 g/m
2
60–163 g/m
2
—
60‑163 g/m
2
Media specifications
Labels Width: 210–216 mm (8.3–8.5 in.)
Length: 279–297 mm (11–11.7 in.)
Weight:
Up to 163 g/m
2
(43 lb)
Thickness: Up to 0.25 mm (0.01 in.)
Smoothness: 100–400* Sheffield
*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)
When printing on labels:
• Check with the manufacturer or vendor to ensure the labels can withstand temperatures up to 210°C (410°F) without
sealing, curling excessively, wrinkling, or releasing hazardous emissions.
• Check with the manufacturer or vendor to ensure the labels can withstand 25 psi (172 kPa) pressure without
delaminating, oozing around the edges, or releasing hazardous fumes.
• Do not use labels with slick backing material.
• Use full label sheets. Partial sheets may cause labels to peel off during printing, resulting in a jam.
• Do not use labels with exposed adhesive.
• Do not print within 1 mm (0.04 in.) of the edge of the label, of the perforations, or between die‑cuts on the label.
• 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 the edges is recommended. Adhesive material contaminates the printer and could void the warranty.
• If zone coating of the adhesive is not possible, remove a 1.6 mm (0.06 in.) strip on the leading and driver edge, and
use a non‑oozing adhesive.
• Portrait orientation works best, especially when printing bar codes.
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Lexmark Dot Matrix Specifications

General

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