Lexmark International Inc 5056 Manuale Utente
Media guidelines
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Media specifications
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Printing on letterhead
Check with the manufacturer or vendor to determine whether the chosen preprinted letterhead is
acceptable for laser printers.
acceptable for laser printers.
Page orientation is important when printing on letterhead. Use the following table for help when
loading letterhead in the media sources.
loading letterhead in the media sources.
Transparencies
Feed transparencies from the standard tray or the multipurpose feeder. Try a sample of any
transparencies being considered for use with the printer before buying large quantities.
transparencies being considered for use with the printer before buying large quantities.
When printing on transparencies:
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Be sure to set the Paper Type to Transparency from the printer driver or from MarkVision™
Professional to avoid damaging the printer.
Professional to avoid damaging the printer.
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Use transparencies designed specifically for laser printers. Transparencies must be able to
withstand temperatures of 230°C (446°F) without melting, discoloring, offsetting or releasing
hazardous emissions.
withstand temperatures of 230°C (446°F) without melting, discoloring, offsetting or releasing
hazardous emissions.
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To prevent print quality problems, avoid getting fingerprints on the transparencies.
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Before loading transparencies, fan the stack to prevent sheets from sticking together.
Selecting transparencies
The printer can print directly on transparencies designed for use in laser printers. Print quality and
durability depend on the transparency used. Always print samples on the transparencies being
considered for use before buying large quantities.
durability depend on the transparency used. Always print samples on the transparencies being
considered for use before buying large quantities.
Lexmark recommends Lexmark Part Number 12A8240 letter size transparency and Lexmark Part
Number 12A8241 for A4 size transparency.
Number 12A8241 for A4 size transparency.
The Paper Type setting should be set to Transparency to help prevent jams. (See “Paper Type” on
the publications CD for detailed information about this setting.) Check with the manufacturer or
vendor to determine whether the transparencies are compatible with laser printers that heat
transparencies to 230°C (446°F). Use only transparencies that are able to withstand these
temperatures without melting, discoloring, offsetting, or releasing hazardous emissions.
the publications CD for detailed information about this setting.) Check with the manufacturer or
vendor to determine whether the transparencies are compatible with laser printers that heat
transparencies to 230°C (446°F). Use only transparencies that are able to withstand these
temperatures without melting, discoloring, offsetting, or releasing hazardous emissions.
For detailed
information, see the Card Stock & Label Guide, which is available on the Lexmark Web site at
www.lexmark.com/publications.
www.lexmark.com/publications.
Media source or process
Print side
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Trays
Printed letterhead face down
Letterhead goes toward the rear of the tray.
Duplex (two-sided) printing
from trays
from trays
Printed letterhead face up
Letterhead goes toward the front of the
tray.
tray.
Multipurpose feeder
Printed letterhead face up
Icons on the multipurpose feeder show the
correct orientation for each paper size.
correct orientation for each paper size.
Duplex (two-sided) printing
from multipurpose feeder
from multipurpose feeder
Printed letterhead face down
Icons on the multipurpose feeder show the
correct orientation for each paper size.
correct orientation for each paper size.