Lexmark 5000 Color Inkjet Printer
(260-2990) Recommended Paper Faxback Doc. # 48475
Plain Paper
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.
You can use letter, legal, A4, A5, A6, B5, executive and index card size
paper with your printer.
Use paper that meets the following specifications:
Automatic feeder
Length 5.0 to 17.0 in.
Width 3.0 to 8.5 in.
Weight 16 to 24 lb.
Thickness 0.0028 to 0.007 in.
Manual feeder
Length 5.0 to 17.0 in.
Width 3.0 to 9.0 in.
Weight 16 to 24 lb.
Thickness 0.0028 to 0.007 in.
Coated paper types and sizes
For the best color or black and white printing results using black and
color print cartridges, use a coated paper such as Lexmark's High
Resolution Premium Inkjet paper (P/N 1402780 -- letter size or 1402781 --
A4 size).
Envelope types and sizes
The printer supports the following envelope sizes and card types:
Envelope Sizes
6 3/4
7 3/4
# 9
# 10
DL
C5
C6
B5
Baronial
Card types
Postcard
Index card
Do not use envelopes that have:
Windows, holes, perforations, cutouts, or deep embossing.
A metal clasp, a tie string, or metal folding bars.
Peel-off sealing strips.
Contents enclosed.
Transparency, glossy film, and phot paper types and sizes
The printer supports letter and A4-size transparencies, glossy film, and
photo paper. Use transparencies, glossy film, or photo paper designed
for an inkjet printer, such as the following:
Type |Size |Lexmark P/N
--------------------|---------------|-----------------
Transparency |Letter |1402797 (20-pack)
|A4 |1402798 (20-pack)
--------------------|---------------|-----------------
Glossy film |Letter |1402795 (10-pack)
|Letter |1402750 (50-pack)
|A4 |1402796 (10-pack)
|A4 |1372361 (50-pack)
--------------------|---------------|-----------------
Photo Parer |Letter |1372481 (20-pack)
|A4 |1372208 (20-pack)
--------------------|---------------|-----------------
Do not use transparencies, glossy film, or photo paper designed for
copiers, laser printers, or pen plotters.
For best results:
Handle only on the edges. Do not touch the side being printed on.
Store unused paper in the original packaging.
Do not store in excessively hot or humid areas.
Feed photo paper one sheet at a time.
Be careful not to touch the printed surface until the ink is dry.
If you are printing several sheets at a time, remove each sheet as it
exits the printer and allow it to dry before stacking.
Cover the printed area with plain paper when storing.
Label types and sizes
The printer supports letter and A4 size label sheets. You can use the
automatic feeder or manual feeder to print labels.
Label Size |Number of |Sheet |Lexmark
|labels per |Size |Part
|sheet | |Number
------------------|----------------|----------|-------
1 x 2 5/8 in. |30 |Letter |70X7250
2 x 4 in. |10 |Letter |70X7251
63.5 x 38.1 mm |21 |A4 |70X7252
99.1 x 67.7 mm | 8 |A4 |70X7253
------------------|----------------|----------|-------
For best results, labels used in the printer should meet the following
requirements:
Do not use label sheets with a slick backing material.
Be sure the adhesive does not come in contact with any part of the
printer.
Use full label sheets. Partially used sheets (with areas exposed by
missing labels) can cause labels to peel off during printing and can
damage the printer.
Greeting Card types and sizes
Use Lexmark Inkjet Greeting Cards, P/N 1372482 (letter) or 70X7254 (A4).
Each greeting card comes with an envelope.
Iron-on Transfer types and sizes
To creat colorful, custom-designed T-shirts, use Lexmark Iron-On
Transfers, P/N 1372480 (letter) or 1402519 (A4).
(smm-06/16/98)
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