Lexmark C500n User Manual

Media guidelines
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Media specifications
Weight
The printer can automatically feed paper weights from 60 to 176 g/m
2 (16 to 47 lb bond) grain long. Paper lighter than
60 g/m2 (16 lb) might not be stiff enough to feed properly, causing jams. For best performance, use 90 g/m2 (24 lb bond) 
grain long paper. To use paper narrower than 182 x 257 mm (7.2 x 10.1 in.), it is recommended that the weight be greater 
than or equal to 90 g/m
2 (24 lb bond).
Curl
Curl is the tendency of media to curve at its edges....

Storing paper
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Media specifications
Unacceptable paper
The following papers are not recommended for use with the printer:
Chemically treated papers used to make copies without carbon paper, also known as carbonless papers, 
carbonless copy paper (CCP), or no carbon required (NCR) paper
Preprinted papers with chemicals that may contaminate the printer
Preprinted papers that can be affected by the temperature in the printer fuser
Preprinted papers that require a registration (the precise print...

Storing paper
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Media specifications
Store paper in an environment where the temperature is approximately 21°C (70°F) and the relative humidity is 
40%.
Store cartons of paper on a pallet or shelf rather than directly on the floor.
If you store individual packages of paper out of the original carton, make sure they rest on a flat surface so the 
edges do not buckle or curl.
Do not place anything on top of paper packages.
Store paper in its original wrapper until you load it into the printer....

Storing paper
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Media specifications
Printing on letterhead
Check with the manufacturer or vendor to determine whether the preprinted letterhead you have chosen 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
You can feed transparencies from the standard tray. Try a sample of any transparencies you are considering using with the 
printer before buying large...

Storing paper
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Media specifications
Use only new, undamaged envelopes.
For best performance and to minimize jams, do not use envelopes that:
–Have excessive curl or twist
–Are stuck together or damaged in any way
–Contain windows, holes, perforations, cutouts, or embossing
–Use metal clasps, string ties, or metal 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 nicked edges or bent corners
–Have...

Storing paper
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Media specifications
Labels
Your printer can print on many labels designed for use with laser printers, except for vinyl labels. 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 170°C (338°F) and pressure of 25 pounds per square inch (psi).
Try a sample of any labels you are considering using with the printer before purchasing a large quantity.
For detailed...

Storing media
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Media specifications
Card stock
Card stock is single ply, and has a large array of properties, such as the moisture content, thickness, and texture, that can 
significantly affect print quality. See Identifying media sources and specifications for information on the preferred weight 
for the grain direction of media.
Try a sample of any card stock you are considering using with the printer before purchasing a large quantity.
See Media types and weights for information on the preferred...

Identifying media sources and specifications
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Media specifications
Media sizes and support
Legend

 — supported
✘— unsupported
Media size
DimensionsStandard tray
250-sheet letter-size tray
(Tray 1)Optional tray
250-sheet legal-size tray
(Tray 1)Optional 530-sheet tray (Tray 2)
A4210 x 297 mm
(8.27 x 11.7 in.)



A5148 x 210 mm
(5.83 x 8.27 in.)

✘
JIS B5182 x 257 mm
(7.17 x 10.1 in.)

✘
Letter215.9 x 279.4 mm
(8.5 x 11 in.)



Legal215.9 x 355.6 mm
(8.5 x 14 in.)✘
✘
Executive184.2 x 266.7 mm
(7.25 x...

Identifying media sources and specifications
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Media specifications
Universal*250-sheet letter tray**:
104.8 x 210 mm to
215.9 x 297 mm
(4.125 x 8.27 in. to
8.5 x 11.7 in.)
250-sheet legal tray**:
104.8 x 210 mm to
215.9 x 355.6 mm 
(4.125 x 8.27 in. to
8.5 x 14 in.)

✘
9 Envelope98.4 x 225.4 mm
(3.875 x 8.9 in.)

✘
Com 10 Envelope104.8 x 241.3 mm
(4.12 x 9.5 in.)

✘
DL Envelope110 x 220 mm
(4.33 x 8.66 in.)

✘
C5 Envelope162 x 229 mm
(6.38 x 9.01 in.)

✘
B5 Envelope176 x 250 mm
(6.93 x 9.84 in.)

✘...

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Media specifications
Media support for models and sources
Legend

 — supported
✘— unsupported
Media
Standard tray
250-sheet letter size tray
(Tray 1)Optional tray
250-sheet legal size tray
(Tray 1)Optional 530-
sheet drawer
(Tray 2)
Paper



Card stock

✘
Transparencies

✘
Paper labels

✘
Envelopes

✘
Glossy paper

✘
Media types and weights
Legend

 — supported
✘— unsupported
Media
Ty p e
Media weight
Standard tray
250-sheet letter size 
tray
(Tray...