Lexmark Dot Matrix Compatibility Guide

Print material
Range or maximum weight supported
Integrated tray and optional
500‑sheet drawer
Multipurpose feeder
3
and optional
250‑sheet drawer
Integrated forms
Pressure sensitive area
2
140–175 g/m
2
140–175 g/m
2
Paper base (grain long)
75–135 g/m
2
(20–36 lb bond)
75–135 g/m
2
(20–36 lb bond)
1
See “Grain orientation” on page 17 for specific recommendations.
2
Pressure‑sensitive area must enter the printer first for grain short paper.
3
Due to label design characteristics, unacceptable feeding may be experienced from the multipurpose feeder.
For paper and transparency specifications, see the printer publications CD.
The following table indicates the paper sizes each tray supports.
Paper Source specifications for all media
Source
Standard sizes
(width x length)
Universal sizes
(width x length)
Minimum Maximum Minimum Maximum
Standard tray,
250‑sheet drawer,
500‑sheet drawer
148 x 210 mm
(5.83 x 8.27 in.)
215.9 x 355.6 mm
(8.5 x 14 in.)
139.7 x 210 mm
(5.5 x 8.27 in.)
215.9 x 355.6 mm
(8.5 in. x 14 in.)
Multipurpose
feeder*
148 x 210 mm
(5.83 x 8.27 in.)
215.9 x 355.6 mm
(8.5 x 14 in.)
69.85 x 127 mm
(2.75 in. x 5 in.)
229 x 355.6 mm
(9.01 x 14 in.)
* If you load paper that is narrower than 148 mm (5.83 in.) in the multipurpose feeder (for example, 3 x 5‑inch index cards),
set the MP Feeder Size menu item to Universal.
Media specifications
Labels Thickness: 0.102–0.305 mm (0.004–0.012 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 199 g/m
2
Index Bristol (90 lb)
Up to 203 g/m
2
Tag (100 lb)
Standard trays and special media trays
The Lexmark T520 and T522 paper feeding mechanism uses advanced technology that enhances feeding reliability. The
standard Lexmark T520 and T522 tray, which holds 250 or 500 sheets of 20‑lb xerographic paper, reliably feeds all
media tested according to the guidelines specified under “Dimensions” on page 9.
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Lexmark Dot Matrix Specifications

General

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