Lexmark MS725 Printer and MX725 MFP

The following tables provide information on standard and optional paper sources and the sizes, types, and weights of paper that they support.

Supported paper sizes

Paper sizes supported by the printer

Paper size	Optional 2100-sheet tray	Two-sided printing
^* A5 long edge feed (LEF) is recommended over A5 short edge feed (SEF).
A4 210 x 297 mm (8.3 x 11.7 in.)
A5 LEF * 210 x 148 mm (8.3 x 5.8 in.)
A5 SEF * 148 x 210 mm (5.8 x 8.3 in.)	X	X
A6 105 x 148 mm (4.1 x 5.8 in.)	X
JIS B5 182 x 257 mm (7.2 x 10.1 in.)	X
Oficio (Mexico) 216 x 340 mm (8.5 x 13.4 in.)
Statement 140 x 216 mm (5.5 x 8.5 in.)	X
Executive 184 x 267 mm (7.3 x 10.5 in.)	X
Letter 216 x 279 mm (8.5 x 11 in.)
Legal 216 x 356 mm (8.5 x 14 in.)
Folio 216 x 330 mm (8.5 x 13 in.)
Universal 105 x 148 mm (4.1 x 5.8 in.) to 216 x 356 mm (8.5 x 14 in.)	X

Paper sizes supported by the output options or finishers

Note: The output options and finishers are supported only in the Lexmark MS725 printer model.

Paper size	Output expander or high-capacity output expander	4-bin mailbox	Staple finisher		Staple, hole punch finisher
Paper size	Output expander or high-capacity output expander	4-bin mailbox	Stack	Staple	Stack	Staple	Hole punch
A4 210 x 297 mm (8.3 x 11.7 in.)
A5 LEF 210 x 148 mm (8.3 x 5.8 in.)							X
A5 SEF 148 x 210 mm (5.8 x 8.3 in.)				X		X	X
A6 105 x 148 mm (4.1 x 5.8 in.)			X	X	X	X	X
JIS B5 182 x 257 mm (7.2 x 10.1 in.)				X		X	X
Oficio (Mexico) 216 x 340 mm (8.5 x 13.4 in.)
Statement 140 x 216 mm (5.5 x 8.5 in.)			X	X	X	X	X
Executive 184 x 267 mm (7.3 x 10.5 in.)				X		X	X
Letter 216 x 279 mm (8.5 x 11 in.)
Legal 216 x 356 mm (8.5 x 14 in.)							X
Folio 216 x 330 mm (8.5 x 13 in.)
Universal 105 x 148 mm (4.1 x 5.8 in.) to 216 x 356 mm (8.5 x 14 in.)			X	X	X	X	X

Supported paper types

Paper types supported by the printer

Paper type	Optional 2100-sheet tray	Two-sided printing
* To prevent transparencies from sticking together, print up to 20 pages only. Print the succeeding pages after three minutes.
Plain paper
Card stock	X
Transparency *	X	X
Labels	X	X
Vinyl Labels	X	X
Bond
Letterhead
Preprinted
Colored Paper	X
Light	X
Heavy	X
Rough/Cotton	X
Custom Type [x]	X

Paper types supported by the output options or finishers

Note: The output options and finishers are supported only in the Lexmark MS725 printer model.

Paper type	Output expander or high-capacity output expander	4-bin mailbox	Staple finisher		Staple, hole punch finisher
Paper type	Output expander or high-capacity output expander	4-bin mailbox	Stack	Staple	Stack	Staple	Hole punch
Plain paper
Card stock		X	X	X	X	X	X
Transparencies		X		X		X	X
Labels		X	X	X	X	X	X
Vinyl Labels		X	X	X	X	X	X
Bond
Letterhead
Preprinted
Colored Paper		X	X	X	X	X	X
Light		X	X	X	X	X	X
Heavy		X	X	X	X	X	X
Rough/Cotton		X	X	X	X	X	X
Custom Type [x]		X	X	X	X	X	X

Supported paper weights

Paper weights supported by the printer

Paper type and weight	Optional 2100-sheet tray	Two-sided printing
¹ Grain short is preferred for paper over 176 g/m ^² (47 lb). ² Pressure-sensitive area must enter the printer first. ³ 28-lb bond envelopes are limited to 25% cotton content.
Plain paper or Bond ¹ 60–176 g/m ^² grain long (16–47-lb bond)
Transparency 138–146 g/m ^² grain long (37–39-lb bond)	X	X
Integrated forms ² 140–175 g/m ^² (37–47-lb bond)	X
Integrated forms 75–135 g/m ^² (20–36-lb bond)	X

Paper weights supported by the output options or finishers

Note: The output options and finishers are supported only in the Lexmark MS725 printer model.

Paper type and weight	Output expander or high-capacity output expander	4-bin mailbox	Staple finisher		Staple, hole punch finisher
Paper type and weight	Output expander or high-capacity output expander	4-bin mailbox	Stack	Staple	Stack	Staple	Hole punch
Plain paper or Bond 60–176 g/m ^² grain long (16–47-lb bond)		X		X		X	X
Plain paper or Bond 60–90 g/m ^² grain long (16–24-lb bond)
Card stock 203 g/m ^² grain long (125-lb bond)		X		X		X	X
Card stock 199 g/m ^² grain long (110-lb bond)		X		X		X	X
Card stock 176 g/m ^² grain long (65-lb bond)		X	X	X	X	X	X
Card stock 163 g/m ^² grain long (90-lb bond)		X		X		X	X
Transparency 138–146 g/m ^² grain long (37–39-lb bond)		X		X		X	X
Paper labels 180 g/m ^² (48-lb bond)		X	X	X	X	X	X
Integrated forms 140–175 g/m ^² (37–47-lb bond)		X	X	X	X	X	X
Integrated forms 75–135 g/m ^² (20–36-lb bond)		X	X	X	X	X	X

Card stock and label guidelines

Card stock and label weights support

The following media types are supported only in Lexmark MS725 and MX725 printer models.

Vinyl and polyester labels
Narrow media batch jobs

The following table lists the maximum weights supported by the trays and the multipurpose feeder.

Paper source	Card stock ¹			Labels
Paper source	Index Bristol	Tag	Cover	Paper	Dual-web paper	Polyester	Vinyl
¹ See Grain orientation for specific recommendations. ² Due to label design characteristics, unacceptable feeding may be experienced from the multipurpose feeder.
Standard and optional 550-sheet trays	199 g/m ² (110 lb)	203 g/m ² (125 lb)	176 g/m ² (65 lb)	180 g/m ²	180 g/m ²	220 g/m ²	300 g/m ²
Multipurpose feeder ²	199 g/m ² (110 lb)	203 g/m ² (125 lb)	176 g/m ² (65 lb)	180 g/m ²	180 g/m ²	220 g/m ²	260 g/m ²

* 150–250 Sheffield is optimal. Using media higher than 300 Sheffield could result in printing degradation.
Labels	Thickness	0.102–0.305 mm (0.004–0.012 in.)
	Smoothness	100–400 Sheffield*

Labels are one of the most difficult print materials for laser printers. Use a special fuser cleaner for label applications to optimize feed reliability and prevent duplexing.

It is recommended that you install the fuser oil cleaner, P/N 40X8579, when you run labels. When you order a new cartridge, make sure that it includes the correct fuser wiper.

It is possible to duplex certain labels that have been specifically designed for this application. To duplex labels, consult the Lexmark converter lists to see which converters have successfully developed this type of label. You must install the wax wiper, P/N 40X8581. Cartridges designed for duplex label printing contain two wax wipers. Change the wax wiper at the halfway point of your normal cartridge usage to provide extra cleaning and optimize performance. Contact your supplies and label specialist for information on oil and wax vinyl label cartridges.

Note: Wax wipers are not recommended when using vinyl labels.

Tray fill line information

Depending on construction, labels and card stock can sometimes be difficult to pick and feed reliably. Performance can be improved by controlling the number of sheets of media loaded in the tray. There are two fill lines in the tray. The solid line is the maximum paper fill indicator. No media should be loaded in the tray above this line or paper jams could occur. The dashed line is the alternate paper fill indicator and should be used if any feed or reliability issues are noted with specialty media, including labels and card stock. If paper jams occur when completely filling the tray, load the specialty media only up to the alternate paper fill indicator.

For more information on the printer models and feeding different types of media, contact your Lexmark sales representative.

When printing on labels:

From the control panel, set the paper size, type, texture, and weight in the Paper menu to match the labels loaded in the tray.
Do not load labels together with paper or transparencies in the same tray. Combining print materials can cause feeding problems.
Use full label sheets. Partial sheets may cause labels to peel off during printing, resulting in a paper jam. Adhesive material may contaminate your printer. It could also void your printer and cartridge warranties.

During printing, the number of labels per sheet can affect registration more than basis weight. Typically, the more labels per sheet, the better the registration.

When printing on card stock:

From the control panel, set the paper size, type, texture, and weight in the Paper menu to match the card stock loaded in the tray.
Do not use card stock that is creased. It may cause paper jams.

For more information, see the following: