Lexmark 1200 Manual Do Utilizador

Chapter 5: Paper handling

Select appropriate media (paper, transparencies, labels, 
card stock, and envelopes) for your printer to avoid print-
ing problems. For detailed information about media char-
acteristics, refer to the Card Stock & Label Guide available 
on the CD that was shipped with your printer. Brief guide-
lines for choosing paper and other media follow.

For the best output when printing photographic quality 
images, use a high quality laser printer paper. We recom-
mend the following papers for optimum results:

Hammermill Laser Print 90 g/m

2

 (24 lb)

Xerox Image Series LX Paper

When printing text and typical business graphics, you 
may find 75 g/m

2

 (20 lb) paper designed for use with laser 

printers or photocopiers produces acceptable print quality. 
Always try a sample of any paper you are considering 
using with the printer before buying large quantities.

Before loading paper, note the recommended print side 
identified on the paper package. Load paper with the rec-
ommended print side face down in the paper trays and face 
up in the multipurpose feeder. Refer to the Setup Guide for 
complete paper loading instructions.

The following papers are not recommended for use with 
your printer:

Paper with a rough or heavily textured surface

Coated papers, such as erasable bond

Preprinted papers manufactured with chemicals 
that may contaminate the printer

Multiple-part forms

Synthetic papers

Thermal papers

Recycled paper having a weight less than 20 lb 
(75 g/m

2

)