Lexmark Optra SC 1275 Manuale utente

Card Stock & Label Guide

Laser Printers

January 2011 www.lexmark.com

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Contents

Edition notice...............................................................................................2

Overview.....................................................................................................7

Introduction..............................................................................................................................................7

General information.....................................................................................8

Paper and label Industry...........................................................................................................................8

Print volumes............................................................................................................................................8

Print material testing.................................................................................................................................8

Design factors............................................................................................................................................9

Pick roller technology..............................................................................................................................11

Maintenance procedures........................................................................................................................13

Troubleshooting......................................................................................................................................13

Card stock..................................................................................................15

Weight.....................................................................................................................................................15

Grain orientation.....................................................................................................................................16

Coatings...................................................................................................................................................17

Offset powders........................................................................................................................................18

Labels.........................................................................................................19

Label characteristics................................................................................................................................19

Printing on labels.....................................................................................................................................19

Duplexing paper labels............................................................................................................................19

Label components...................................................................................................................................21

Label design guidelines...........................................................................................................................23

Printer specifications..................................................................................30

Lexmark C500n........................................................................................................................................30

Lexmark C510..........................................................................................................................................31

Lexmark C520, C522, and C524...............................................................................................................32

Lexmark C530, C532, and C534...............................................................................................................34

Lexmark C540, C543, C544, and C546dtn...............................................................................................36

Lexmark C720..........................................................................................................................................38

Lexmark C734 and C736..........................................................................................................................40

Contents

Lexmark C750..........................................................................................................................................42

Lexmark C752..........................................................................................................................................44

Lexmark C760 and C762..........................................................................................................................46

Lexmark C770, C772, C780, and C782.....................................................................................................49

Lexmark C790..........................................................................................................................................50

Lexmark C910..........................................................................................................................................52

Lexmark C912..........................................................................................................................................53

Lexmark C920..........................................................................................................................................55

Lexmark C925..........................................................................................................................................56

Lexmark C935..........................................................................................................................................58

Lexmark E120..........................................................................................................................................59

Lexmark E220..........................................................................................................................................61

Lexmark E230, E232, E234(n), E330, and E332n.....................................................................................62

Lexmark E238, E240, E240n, E340, and E342n........................................................................................63

Lexmark E250, E350, and E450n.............................................................................................................64

Lexmark E260, E260d, E260dn, E360d, E360dn, E460dn, E460dw, and E462dtn...................................65

Lexmark E320, E322................................................................................................................................66

Lexmark E321, E323................................................................................................................................67

Lexmark T420..........................................................................................................................................68

Lexmark T430..........................................................................................................................................70

Lexmark T520, T522................................................................................................................................72

Lexmark T620, T622................................................................................................................................74

Lexmark T630, T632, T634......................................................................................................................77

Lexmark T640, T642, T644......................................................................................................................81

Lexmark T650, T652, T654, and T656dne................................................................................................83

Lexmark W812.........................................................................................................................................86

Lexmark W820.........................................................................................................................................87

Lexmark W840.........................................................................................................................................88

Lexmark W850.........................................................................................................................................90

Lexmark X203n and X204n......................................................................................................................92

Lexmark X215..........................................................................................................................................93

Lexmark X264dn, X363dn, X364dn, and X364dw....................................................................................95

Lexmark X422..........................................................................................................................................97

Lexmark X463de, X464de, X466dte, and X466dtwe...............................................................................98

Lexmark X500 and X502n......................................................................................................................100

Lexmark X543, X544, and X546dtn........................................................................................................101

Lexmark X560........................................................................................................................................103

Contents

Lexmark X642e......................................................................................................................................104

Lexmark X644e, X646e..........................................................................................................................107

Lexmark X651de, X652de, X654de, X656de, and X658de.....................................................................109

Lexmark X734, X736, and X738.............................................................................................................113

Lexmark X782........................................................................................................................................115

Lexmark X790........................................................................................................................................117

Lexmark X850, X852e, and X854e.........................................................................................................119

Lexmark X860e, X862e, and X864e.......................................................................................................121

Lexmark X925........................................................................................................................................124

Lexmark X940 and X945........................................................................................................................126

Optra plus, 4039, 4029, 4019, WinWriter 600 printers.........................................................................127

Optra C..................................................................................................................................................130

Optra C710............................................................................................................................................131

Optra Color 1200...................................................................................................................................133

Optra E, Ep.............................................................................................................................................134

Optra E310, E312...................................................................................................................................135

Optra Es special media printer..............................................................................................................136

Optra K 1220.........................................................................................................................................137

Optra M410, M412................................................................................................................................138

Optra N..................................................................................................................................................140

Optra S...................................................................................................................................................141

Optra SC 1275........................................................................................................................................144

Optra T..................................................................................................................................................145

Optra W810...........................................................................................................................................148

Glossary...................................................................................................150

Index........................................................................................................154

Contents

Overview

Introduction

Lexmark has many years of experience in successful card stock and label testing and education programs with print

material vendors and converters.

This document provides guidelines to help you select appropriate print materials for the following Lexmark laser

printers.

Model series Models

4019 models All

4029 models All

4039 10 plus All

4039 12C All

C series C500, C510, C520, C522, C524, C530, C532, C534, C540, C546dtn, C543, C544, C720, C734, C736,

C750, C752, C760, C762, C770, C772, C780, C782, C790, C910, C912, C920, C925, C935

E series E120, E220, E230, E232, E234(n), E238, E240, E250, E260, E320, E321, E322, E323, E330, E332n,

E340, E342n, E350, E360, E450, E460, E462dtn

OptraTM models All

T series T420, T430, T520, T522, T620, T622, T630, T632, T634, T640, T642, T644, T650, T652, T654, T656dne

W series W812, W820, W840, W850

WinWriterTM 600 4035 5W

X series X203, X204, X215, X264, X363, X364, X422, X463, X464, X466, X500, X502, X543, X544, X546dtn,

X560(n), X642e, X644e, X646e, X651, X652, X654, X656, X658, X734, X736, X738, X782, X790, X850,

X852e, X854e, X860e, X862e, X864e, X925, X940, X945

The information supplied here supersedes other information relating to card stock and labels included with your printer.

See other printer documentation for detailed information about the paper, envelopes, and transparencies suitable for

your printer.

In addition to printer-specific media recommendations, this document also explains design factors you should consider

when purchasing all types of print materials. For definitions of industry terms, see “Glossary” on page 150. If you have

specific stock or design questions, then talk with your print materials supplier.

See your printer documentation for general printing information and terms. For technical assistance contact numbers,

see the printer registration card, information on the printer CD, or visit the Lexmark Web site at

http://support.lexmark.com.

Note: Always test print materials thoroughly before buying large quantities. Doing so will help you avoid unexpected

problems when you begin regular printing.

Overview

General information

Paper and label Industry

The paper and label industry includes several different types of businesses: manufacturers, converters, and distributors.

Manufacturers produce the base stock. If the base is for labels, manufacturers may ship it on large rolls or in a cut-sheet

form.

Converters take the base stock and convert it into cut-sheet products. Converters may work from rolls with or without

the adhesive applied, or they may take a base stock and convert it to meet their customers' specifications.

The conversion process includes, but is not limited to, cutting the stock to size, perforating the stock, die-cutting, and

applying inks and topcoats. Converters work with their customers to convert the base material into a cut-sheet product

designed for use in laser printers.

Distributors generally are the direct link to the customer.

Distributors may work with different converters, and converters may work with different manufacturers, as their needs

and prices change. Most businesses follow accepted industry conventions, but specifications, standards, formulations,

and processes may vary with time or with different companies.

Note: Labels or papers that performed satisfactorily in the past may suddenly create printing problems because of a

change in material or process.

Some large businesses perform all three functions, from manufacturing to distribution. These companies may offer

greater expertise and product consistency than companies that concentrate on one facet of the process.

Print volumes

Printing numerous sheets of card stock or labels in a short period of time can create printing problems. Exclusive printing

of labels, for example, may result in more frequent service calls. Proper printer maintenance helps alleviate these

problems. For information about maintaining your printer, see “Maintenance procedures” on page 13.

Print material testing

Choosing print materials can seem complex. Unfortunately, it is not possible to write a simple "cookbook" explaining

how to select print materials, because there are too many variables you need to address for each specific application.

Be aware that critical factors at the vendor—such as the physical characteristics of the base stock and the manufacturing

processes—may change over time.

Print materials can significantly affect printer reliability and downtime. Using materials from converters or vendors

who are unfamiliar with laser printing may result in unsatisfactory print quality or other printing problems.

Note: Once you have a successful design, test the print material before placing a large order to avoid costly mistakes.

Your print materials supplier should be able to help develop your application or solve a problem you have with an

existing application. In addition, Lexmark has worked with several suppliers and has business partners in this field. For

technical assistance contact numbers, see the printer registration card, information on the printer CD, or visit the

Lexmark Web site at support.lexmark.com.

General information

Design factors

Print materials all have measurable characteristics that you need to consider when selecting or designing forms for

your particular application.

Basis weight

Basis weight is a term used to describe the weight in pounds of 500 sheets of paper (one ream). However, the weight

is determined based on the standard size of the paper, which may not be the purchased size. For example, the standard

size of 20-lb bond paper is 17 x 22 inches, and a ream of 17 x 22-inch 20-lb bond paper weighs 20 pounds. If the

17 x 22-inch 20-lb bond paper was cut, creating four reams of 8.5 x 11-inch paper, each ream would be labeled 20-lb

bond paper but would only weigh five pounds.

If the same paper weighed 24 pounds, it would be called 24-lb bond. The 24-lb bond paper is thicker, heavier, and more

dense than the 20-lb bond. Thicker paper means less paper can be placed in a tray, and paper that is heavier and more

dense may cause paper jams or feed reliability problems in some printers. Check the supported paper weights table

located in the printer documentation to verify that the paper basis weight being used is acceptable.

Not all basis weights are related to the same standard sheet size: for example, 70-lb material can be lighter than 40-lb

material if it is based on larger base size paper. The metric measurement of grams per square meter (g/m2) is a more

consistent way to compare weights and has been standardized by the International Organization for Standardization

(ISO). For more information, locate your printer in the “Printer specifications” chapter.

Your printer can accept a wide range of stock weights, but materials either too light or too heavy can cause printing

problems. Heavy and/or thicker materials may not heat quickly enough in the fuser, resulting in poor print quality. They

may also feed less reliably or skew due to their weight or rigidity. Conversely, lighter materials can wrinkle and jam in

the printer due to low beam strength (stiffness).

Depending on the orientation of the stock as it feeds through the printer, you may need to request that heavier materials

be cut grain short or grain long to provide flexibility in paper path turns. For more precise recommendations, locate

your printer in the “Printer specifications” chapter.

Dimensions

All printers have print material dimension limitations. See the printer documentation that came with your printer for

details. You can sometimes redesign forms to overcome these limitations. For example, if you use forms that are shorter

than the minimum length supported by your printer, you may be able to link two forms together when printing multiple

forms. An optional Universally Adjustable Tray designed for the Optra S, Optra T, and Lexmark T printer families prints

on a range of paper sizes including A6 and 3 x 5-inch index cards, 3 x 7-inch punch cards, and 4 x 6-inch postcards.

Environment

Lexmark printers meet or exceed all industry emission regulations and standards. Continuous printing on some papers

or other media may create fumes that are not a problem with occasional printing. Make sure your printer is located in

a well-ventilated area.

Temperature and humidity can have a major impact on printing. Even small changes (such as from day to night) can

greatly affect feed reliability if the print material is just within the range of acceptability.

We recommend that you condition stock while it is still in the original wrapper. To condition stock, store it in the same

environment as the printer for 24–48 hours before printing to let the stock stabilize at the new conditions. You may

need to extend this time by several days if the storage or transportation environment is very different from the printer

environment. Thick stock may also require a longer conditioning period because of the mass of the material.

General information

If you remove the wrapper from the stock before you are ready to load it in the printer, the stock may develop uneven

moisture content that can cause curl. Prior to loading your stock, we recommend that curl not exceed 3 mm (0.125 in.).

Lighter materials, such as paper labels and some integrated forms, are more likely to have printing problems if curl is

present.

Most label manufacturers recommend printing in a temperature range of 18–24°C (65–75°F) with relative humidity of

40–60%. Lexmark printers are designed to operate in a temperature range of 15.5–32°C (60 to 90°F) with relative

humidity of 8 to 80%. Printing in an environment outside these recommendations may cause jams, feeding problems,

reduced print quality, and predispensing (peeling) labels.

Inks (preprinted stock)

Preprinted stock introduces semi-liquid and volatile components to the high temperatures and pressure used in the

laser printing process. Preprinted inks and colorations must withstand a fuser temperature up to 225°C (437°F) and

pressure up to 25 psi without contaminating the printer or creating hazardous fumes.

Thermography inks are not recommended. Thermography inks have a waxy feel and the printed image appears raised

above the surface of the print material. These inks can melt and damage the fuser assembly.

Preprinted inks must also be abrasion resistant to reduce ink dust and ink contamination in the printer. If you are

printing over a preprinted area, the ink must be receptive to toner to ensure adequate fusing.

All preprinted inks must be thoroughly dry before using printed materials. However, we do not recommend using offset

powders or other foreign materials to speed drying. Check with your converter, or the manufacturer or vendor of the

ink you plan to use, to determine if the ink is compatible with laser printers that heat the ink to 225°C (437°F).

Perforations and die-cuts

If your form has perforations, the perforation line should stop 1.6 mm (0.06 in.) from each edge of the form to avoid

separating the form in the printer path, resulting in a jam. The location of the perforation affects initial pick strength.

Perforations closer to the edge may increase the number of jams. For pressure-sensitive materials such as labels,

minimize the number of perforations that go through the backing material, or liner, since these can also affect the

strength of the form.

Perforations should be ironed so the print material lies flat, reducing nesting of forms. Edges should be smooth and

clean with no roll-over. Laser-perfs (also known as micro-perfs or data-perfs) provide greater stability and are preferred.

These smaller perforations do not normally nest or create excessive paper dust and debris. Make sure paper chaff and

dust created during the conversion process are removed before packaging.

If perforations tent, or crease at the perforation line, the perfs may break, causing a paper jam. Tenting may increase

skew, cause double-sheet feeding, or smear the toner on the print material before fusing, resulting in poor print quality.

To reduce tenting, use micro-perfs. If the print material is lightly snapped as it moves through the printer, the

perforations should hold without breaking.

Die-cutting is used to create shapes in a label or a card stock design. When designing labels, round all corners to prevent

delamination of the labels, and avoid cuts through the liner (anvil cuts). Back splits and pop-out windows are also not

recommended.

If perforations or die-cuts are part of the design of the print material, ties are recommended. These small uncut areas

(approximately 1.6 mm or 0.06 in.) help stabilize the form and prevent tearing at perforations and die-cuts during

printing.

For areas with die-cuts or perforations that create a small end product, or where die-cuts or perforations intersect, ties

on the corners of the design provide added stability. Ties may be located anywhere along perforations or die-cuts. For

pressure-sensitive products, ties help prevent the labels from peeling off the liner while in the printer. Ties cannot,

however, be used to compensate for inadequate release strength of the adhesive in label designs.

General information

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