Tips on using letterhead

• Use letterhead designed specifically for laser printers.

• Print a test page on the letterhead being considered for use before buying large quantities.

• Before loading letterhead, flex, fan, and straighten the stacks to prevent sheets from sticking together.

• Page orientation is important when printing on letterhead.

  Source	Printing	Printable side	Paper orientation
  Note: Check with the manufacturer or vendor to determine whether or not the preprinted letterhead is acceptable for laser printers.
  Trays	One-sided	Faceup	Load the sheet with the top edge entering the printer first.
  Trays	Two-sided	Facedown	Load the sheet with the bottom edge entering the printer first.
  Manual feeder	One-sided	Facedown	Load the sheet with the top edge entering the printer first.
  Manual feeder	Two-sided	Faceup	Load the sheet with the bottom edge entering the printer first.
  Multipurpose feeder	One-sided	Facedown	Load the sheet with the top edge entering the printer first.
  Multipurpose feeder	Two-sided	Faceup	Load the sheet with the bottom edge entering the printer first.

  
  

Tips on using transparencies

Print a test page on the transparencies being considered for use before buying large quantities.

• From the printer control panel, set the paper size, type, texture, and weight in the Paper menu to match the transparencies loaded in the tray.

• Print a test page on the transparencies being considered for use before buying large quantities.

• Feed transparencies from the 250-sheet tray, manual feeder, or multipurpose feeder.

• Use transparencies designed specifically for laser printers.

• Avoid getting fingerprints on the transparencies to prevent print quality problems.

• Before loading transparencies, flex, fan, and straighten the stacks to prevent sheets from sticking together.

Tips on using envelopes

• From the printer control panel, set the paper size, type, texture, and weight in the Paper menu to match the envelopes loaded in the tray.

• Print samples on the envelopes being considered for use before buying large quantities.

• Use envelopes designed specifically for laser printers.

• For best performance, use envelopes made from 90-g/m² (24-lb) paper or 25% cotton.

• Use only new envelopes from undamaged packages.

• To optimize performance and minimize jams, do not use envelopes that:

  • Have excessive curl or twist.

  • Are stuck together or damaged in any way.

  • Have windows, holes, perforations, cutouts, or embossing.

  • Have metal clasps, string ties, or folding bars.

  • Have an interlocking design.

  • Have postage stamps attached.

  • Have any exposed adhesive when the flap is in the sealed or closed position.

  • Have bent corners.

  • Have rough, cockle, or laid finishes.

• Adjust the width guides to fit the width of the envelopes.

• Before loading the envelopes on the tray, flex and fan the envelopes to loosen them. Straighten the edges on a level surface.

Note: A combination of high humidity (over 60%) and high printing temperature may wrinkle or seal envelopes.

Tips on using labels

• From the printer control panel, set the paper size, type, texture, and weight in the Paper menu to match the labels loaded in the tray.

• Print samples on labels being considered for use before buying large quantities.

• For more information on label printing, characteristics, and design, see the Card Stock & Label Guide at http://support.lexmark.com.

• Use labels designed specifically for laser printers.

• Do not use labels with slick backing material.

• Use full label sheets. Partial sheets may cause labels to peel off during printing, resulting in a jam. Partial sheets also contaminate the printer and the cartridge with adhesive, and could void the printer and toner cartridge warranties.

• Do not use labels with exposed adhesive.

• Before loading labels on the tray, flex and fan labels to loosen them. Straighten the edges on a level surface.

Tips on using card stock

Card stock is heavy, single-ply specialty media. Many of its variable characteristics, such as moisture content, thickness, and texture, can significantly affect print quality.

• From the printer control panel, set the paper size, type, texture, and weight in the Paper menu to match the card stock loaded in the tray.

• Print samples on the card stock being considered for use before buying large quantities.

• Specify the paper texture and weight from the tray settings to match the paper loaded in the tray.

• Preprinting, perforation, and creasing may significantly affect the print quality and cause jams or other paper feed problems.

• Before loading the card stock on the tray, flex and fan the card stock to loosen them. Straighten the edges on a level surface.