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Media guidelines 1
Printing
Use recommended media (paper, transparencies, envelopes, card stock and labels) for your
printer to avoid printing problems. For detailed information about media characteristics, refer
to the Card Stock & Label Guide available on the Drivers CD provided with your printer. Brief
Using color
guidelines for choosing paper and other media follow.
Paper
Paper handling
Note: Using low quality paper may result in unsatisfactory performance and may
degrade print quality.
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Media guidelines 2 Printing The following papers are not recommended for use with your printer: Paper with a large cotton content Using color Paper with a rough or heavily textured surface Coated papers, such as erasable bond Preprinted papers manufactured with chemicals that may contaminate the printer Paper designed for inkjet printers Paper handling Deformed or damaged paper Paper that is wet or has absorbed moisture Paper that is punched, embossed, or perforated Maintenance
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Media guidelines 3 Printing Transparencies For best results, use the following Lexmark transparencies: Using color Recommended transparencies Part number Size Paper handling 12A5590 Letter 12A5591 A4 Maintenance These transparencies are designed to provide optimal print quality. Using other transparencies designed for laser printers may yield unpredictable results and possibly cause damage to your printer. Troubleshooting Transparencies must be able to withstand temperatures of 175°C (347°F)
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Media guidelines 4 Printing Envelopes You can load up to 10 envelopes in tray 1. Load envelopes with the flap side down with the Using color return address positioned to enter the printer first. Do not load stamped envelopes. Load envelopes only in tray 1. Before loading envelopes, fan the stack to prevent them from sticking together. For envelope loading instructions, see Loading envelopes. Paper handling To ensure the best print quality, set Paper Type to Envelope and select the correct en
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Media guidelines 5 Printing Use envelopes that can withstand temperatures of 175°C (347°F) without sealing, excessive curling, wrinkling, or releasing hazardous emissions. Using color Adjust the left, and front paper guides to fit the envelope’s width. Paper handling Maintenance Troubleshooting Administration Index www.lexmark.com Lexmark C720
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Media guidelines 6 Printing Labels Use only labels designed for laser printers. Use only label sheets that have no gaps between Using color the labels, as shown below. Try a sample of any labels before purchasing a large quantity. Acceptable labels Unacceptable labels Paper handling Maintenance Labels must be able to withstand temperatures of 175°C (347°F) without melting, discoloring, Troubleshooting offsetting, or releasing hazardous emissions. For detailed information on label printing, c
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Media guidelines 7 Printing From the operator panel or from MarkVision, set the Paper Type to Labels. For label loading instructions, see Loading paper, card stock, or labels. Using color Paper handling Maintenance Troubleshooting Administration Index www.lexmark.com Lexmark C720
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Media guidelines 8 Printing Card stock Note: Load card stock in tray 1 only. Do not load more than 50 sheets of card Using color stock into tray 1. Loading more than 50 sheets of card stock or using the wrong paper source may cause paper jams or a failure to feed. Paper handling You can load a small quantity of heavier paper in tray 1. The properties of the card stock you choose—such as the orientation of the paper fibers, moisture content, thickness, and texture—can affect the print qualit
