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Media specifications
Printing on letterhead
Check with the manufacturer or vendor to determine whether the chosen preprinted letterhead is 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.
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.
When printing on transparencies:
• Be sure to set the Paper Type to Transparency from the printer driver, MarkVision™ Professional, or the operator
panel to avoid damaging the printer.
• 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.
• To prevent print quality problems, avoid getting fingerprints on the transparencies.
• 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.
Lexmark recommends Lexmark Part Number 12A8240 letter size transparency and Lexmark Part Number 12A8241 A4
size transparency.
The Paper Type setting should be set to Transparency to help prevent jams. (See “Paper Type” in the Menus and
Messages Guide 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. For detailed information, see the Card Stock & Label Guide, which is available on the Lexmark Web
site at www.lexmark.com/publications.
Envelopes
Try a sample of any envelopes being considered for use with the printer before buying large quantities. For more
information, see Loading the multipurpose feeder.
When printing on envelopes:
• To achieve the best possible print quality, use only high-quality envelopes that are designed for use in laser
printers.
Media source or process Print side Top of page
Trays Printed letterhead face down Letterhead goes toward the left of the tray.
Duplex (two-sided) printing
from trays
Printed letterhead face up Letterhead goes toward the right of the tray.
Multipurpose feeder Printed letterhead face up The top of the letterhead should be inserted into
the feeder.
Duplex (two-sided) printing
from multipurpose feeder
Printed letterhead face down The top of the letterhead should be at the top or
right hand side of the feeder.