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Understanding paper and specialty media guidelines
Labels
The MFP can print on many labels designed for use with laser printers. These labels are supplied in letter size, A4 size, and
legal size sheets. Label adhesives, face sheet (printable stock), and topcoats must be able to withstand temperatures of
230°C (446°F) and pressure of 25 pounds per square inch (psi).
Try a sample of any labels you are considering using with the MFP before purchasing a large quantity.
For detailed information on label printing, characteristics, and design, see the Card Stock & Label Guide available on the
Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com/publications.
Note: Labels are one of the most difficult print media for laser MFPs. All MFP models require a special fuser
cleaner for label applications to optimize feed reliability. See Ordering supplies for information on
obtaining a label fuser cleaner.
After printing approximately 10,000 pages of labels (or each time you replace the print cartridge), complete the following
steps to maintain MFP feeding reliability:
1 Print five sheets of paper.
2 Wait approximately five seconds.
3 Print five more sheets of paper.
When printing on labels:
• Set the Paper Size/Type menu item to Labels in the Paper menu. You can set the Paper Size/Type from the MFP
control panel, the MFP driver, or from MarkVision.
• Feed vinyl labels from the standard 250- or 500-sheet trays or the optional 250- or 500-sheet drawers. For vinyl
labels, set the Paper Type to Labels, the Labels Texture to Smooth, and the Label Weight to Heavy, or set the
Paper Type to vinyl labels and the texture and weight to normal.
• Do not load labels with paper or transparencies in the same source; mixing print media can cause feeding
problems and print quality problems.
• Do not use label sheets with a 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 MFP and your cartridge with adhesive, and could void the MFP and cartridge warranties.
• Use labels that can withstand temperatures of 230°C (446°F) without sealing, excessive curling, wrinkling, or
releasing hazardous emissions.
• Do not print within 1 mm (0.04 in.) of the edge of the label, of the perforations, or between die-cuts of the label.
• Do not use label sheets that have adhesive to the edge of the sheet. We recommend zone coating of the adhesive
at least 1 mm (0.04 in.) away from edges. Adhesive material contaminates the MFP and could void the warranty.
• If zone coating of the adhesive is not possible, a 1.6 mm (0.1 in.) strip should be removed on the leading and
driver edge, and a non-oozing adhesive should be used.
• Remove a 1.6 mm (0.1 in.) strip from the leading edge to prevent labels from peeling inside the MFP.
• Portrait orientation is preferred, especially when printing bar codes.
• Do not use labels that have exposed adhesive.