Printing on specialty media

Tips on using letterhead

Page orientation is important when printing on letterhead. Use the following table to determine which direction to load the letterhead:

Source or process

Print side

Paper orientation

  • Standard 250-sheet tray

  • Optional 250-sheet tray

  • Optional 550-sheet tray

Printed letterhead design is placed facedown.

The top edge of the sheet with the logo is placed at the front of the tray.

Duplex (two-sided) printing from trays

Printed letterhead design is placed faceup.

The top edge of the sheet with the logo is placed at the front of the tray.

Multipurpose feeder (simplex printing)

Preprinted letterhead design is placed faceup.

The top edge of the sheet with the logo should enter the multipurpose feeder first.

Multipurpose feeder (duplex printing)

Preprinted letterhead design is placed facedown.

The top edge of the sheet with the logo should enter the multipurpose feeder last.


Tips on using transparencies

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

When printing on transparencies:

Tips on using envelopes

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

When printing on envelopes:

Tips on using labels

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

Note: Use only paper label sheets. Vinyl, pharmacy, and dual-sided labels are not supported.

For detailed information on label printing, characteristics, and design, see the Card Stock & Label Guide available on the Lexmark Web site at http://support.lexmark.com.

When printing on labels:

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 impact print quality. Print samples on the card stock being considered for use before buying large quantities.

When printing on card stock: