Lexmark C782n XL User Manual

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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...

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Media specifications
•Set the Paper Source in the Paper Menu based on the source in use, set the Paper Type to Envelope, and select 
the correct envelope size from the operator panel, the printer driver, or from MarkVision Professional.
•For best performance, use envelopes made from 90 g/m
2 (24 lb bond) paper. Use up to 105 g/m2 (28 lb bond) 
weight for the 250-sheet standard tray or 105 g/m2 (28 lb bond) weight for envelopes as long as the cotton content 
is 25% or less. Envelopes with...

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Media specifications
•Remove a 3 mm (0.125 in.) strip from the leading edge to prevent labels from peeling inside the printer.
•Portrait orientation is preferred, especially when printing bar codes.
•Do not use labels that have exposed adhesive.
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. For more information on the preferred weight for the grain direction of...

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Media specifications
Identifying media sources and specifications
The following tables provide information on standard and optio nal sources, including the media sizes available from the 
Paper Size menu, and supported weights.
Note:If a media size not listed needs to be used, select the next larger size.
For detailed information on label printing,  characteristics, and design, see the Card Stock & Label Guide, available on the 
Lexmark Web site at...

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Media specifications
Banner210 to 215.9 mm 
wide by up to 1219.2 
mm long (8.27 to 8.5 
inches wide by up to 
48 inches long) 8†88838888
7 3/4 Envelope
(Monarch)98.4 x 190.5 mm
(3.875 x 7.5 in.)8†88†88888
9 Envelope98.4 x 225.4 mm
(3.875 x 8.9 in.)8†88†88888
10 Envelope104.8 x 241.3 mm
(4.12 x 9.5 in.)8†88†88888
DL Envelope110 x 220 mm
(4.33 x 8.66 in.)8†88†88888
C5 Envelope162 x 229 mm
(6.38 x 9.01 in.)8†88†88888
B5 Envelope176 x 250 mm
(6.93 x 9.84...

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Media specifications
Envelopes8388388888
Glossy paper3333888338
Media types and weights (input options)
MediaType
Media weight
500-sheet trays
Multipurpose 
feeder2000-sheet 
drawerEnvelope 
drawer
PaperXerographic or 
business paper
(used for simplex 
printing)
1
60 to 74.9 g/m2 
grain long
(16 to 19.9 lb 
bond)
2
60 to 74.9 g/m2 
grain long
(16 to 19.9 lb 
bond)
2
60 to 74.9 g/m2 
grain long
(16 to 19.9 lb 
bond)
2
Not supported
Xerographic or 
business...

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Media specifications
Dual-web paper 180 g/m2 (48 lb 
bond)199 g/m2 (53 lb 
bond)Not supported Not supported
Polyester 220 g/m
2 (59 lb 
bond)220 g/m2 (59 lb 
bond)Not supported Not supported
Vinyl 300 g/m
2 (92 lb 
liner)260 g/m2 (78 lb 
liner)Not supported Not supported
Envelopes
2Sulfite, wood-free 
or up to 100% 
cotton bondsNot supported 60 to 105 g/m2
(16 to 28 lb
bond)5, 6
Not supported 60 to 105 g/m2
(16 to 28 lb
bond)5, 6
Media types and weights...

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Glossy papersBook 88 to 176 g/m2
grain long
(60 to 120 lb 
book)Not 
supported88 to 176 g/
m2
grain long
(60 to 120 lb 
book)88 to 176 g/
m
2
grain long
(60 to 120 lb 
book)Not supported
Cover 162 to 176 g/m
2
grain long
(60 to 65 lb cover)Not 
supported162 to 176 g/
m2
grain long
(60 to 65 lb 
cover)162 to 176 g/
m
2
grain long
(60 to 65 lb 
cover)Not supported
Card stock—
maximum
(grain long)
2,3
Index Bristol 163 g/m2 (90 lb) Not...

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Media capacities
Legend
3 — supported
8— unsupported
Media type
500-sheet 
trayMultipurpose 
feeder
Optional 
2000-sheet 
trayOptional 
envelope 
drawerOptional 
banner 
tray
Paper500 
sheets*100 sheets* 2000*88
Card stock***varies** varies**888
Paper labels***200 varies**888
Vinyl labels***200 varies**888
Transparencies350 varies**888
Envelopes810 of Com 108608
Banner paper88 8 850
* Based on 20 lb paper.
** Capacity will vary...

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4Maintaining the printer
Periodically, you need to complete certain tasks to maintain optimum print quality. These tasks are covered in this chapter.
If several people are using the printer, you may want to designate a key operator to do the setup and maintenance of your 
printer. Refer printing problems and maintenance tasks to this key operator.
In the U.S., contact Lexmark at 1-800-539-6275 for information about Lexmark Authorized Supplies Dealers in your area. In 
other...