Lexmark 2050 Color Jetprinter
(260-2982)                 Paper Types                Faxback Doc. # 35185

You can get good print quality on many types of plain paper.  Since the
quality of plain paper varies widely, you should test the print quality
before buying large quantities of paper.

To get the best color printing results, use Lexmark High Resolution Premium
Ink Jet Paper, part number 1402780 (letter size) or 1402781 (A4 size).

To print on card stock, load the card stock with the envelope guides turned
in, just as you would load an envelope.

The printer uses a variety of papers including:

* Xerographic paper
* Bond paper
* Dual-purpose paper
* Recycled bond paper
* Iron-on transfer media
* Greeting card stock

Because all paper varies in physical characteristics, you can receive mixed
results from different packages of paper even though the packages contain
the same type of paper.  If you encounter undesirable results, try the
other side of the paper, a different type, or another package of the same
kind of paper.

Do not use the following types of paper with the printer:

* Continuous form feed paper
* Erasable bond paper
* Synthetic paper
* Thermal paper
* Multi-sheet forms and documents
* Chemically treated paper (carbonless paper)
* Papers printed with a printing process that uses chemicals that
  contaminate the paper feed mechanism components (paper with raised,
  embossed lettering)

Most papers have a preferred print side that is indicated on the paper
package.  Load the paper so the preferred print side faces you.

The following paper sizes can be used in the sheet feeder and the manual
feeder (the bold numbers are the sizes typical for the kind of paper
chosen):

Use paper that meets these specifications in the Sheet Feeder:

Length        127 to 364 mm        5.0 to 14.33 in.
Width         89 to 216 mm         3.5 to 8.5 in.
Weight        60 to 90 g/sqm       16 to 24 lb.
Thickness     0.071 to 0.18 mm     0.0028 to 0.007 in.

Use paper that meets these specifications in the Manual Feeder:

Length        127 to 364 mm        5.0 to 14.33 in.
Width         76 to 228 mm         3.0 to 8.5 in.
Weight        60 to 120 g/sqm      16 to 32 lb.
Thickness     0.071 to 0.18 mm     0.0028 to 0.007 in.

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