Lexmark 5700 Color Jetprinter
(260-2379)               Paper Types              Faxback Doc. # 52078

PAPER TYPES

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.

The printer also uses a variety of papers including:

Xerographic paper
Bond paper
Dual-purpose paper
Recycled bond paper
Iron-On transfer paper
Greeting card stock
Inkjet Photo Paper
Hagaki

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:

Erasable bond paper

Synthetic paper

Thermal paper

Multi-sheet forms and documents

Chemically treated paper (carbonless paper)

Papers printed with a printing process using certain chemicals will
contaminate the paper feed mechanism components (paper with raised,
embossed lettering)

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

The following paper sizes can be used in the automatic feeder and the
manual feeder:

Use paper that meets these specifications in the Automatic Feeder:

Length         127 to 432 mm            5.0 to 17.0 in.
Width          76 to 216 mm             3.0 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 432 mm            5.0 to 17.0 in.
Width          76 to 228 mm             3.0 to 9.0 in.
Weight         60 to 120 g/sqm          16 to 32 lb.
Thickness      0.071 to 0.18 mm         0.0028 to 0.007 in.


ENVELOPES

The acceptable dimensions for envelopes loaded in the manual feeder
are:

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.

Do not use the following types of envelopes:

Envelopes with windows, holes, perforations, cutouts, or deep embossing

Envelopes with a metal clasp, a string tie, or metal folding bars

Envelopes with peel-off sealing strips

Envelopes with contents enclosed

PHOTO PAPER

The printer supports letter and A4 size photo paper. Use photo paper
designed for an ink jet printer such as Lexmark P/N 1372481 (letter
size) or 1372208 (A4 size). Do not use photo paper designed for copiers
and laser printers, or for pen plotters.

For best results:

Handle only on the edges.
Store unused photo paper in the original packaging.
Do not store the paper in excessively hot or humid environments.
Use the automatic feeder to print on photo paper. (You can print on
     either the glossy or the matte side.)
Feed the 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 of photo paper at one time, remove
     each sheet of paper as it exits the printer and allow it to dry
     before stacking.

Cover the printed area with plain paper when storing.

Transparency and glossy film types

The printer supports letter and A4 size transparencies and glossy film.

Use a transparency or glossy film designed for an ink jet printer such
as Lexmark P/N 1402797 (letter size) or 1402798 (A4 size) for
transparencies or Lexmark P/N 1402750 (letter size) or 1372361 (A4
size) for glossy film. Do not use transparencies or glossy film
designed for copiers and laser printers, or for pen plotters.

When handling transparencies and glossy film:

     Do not touch the side being printed on.

     Store unused transparencies and film in the original packaging.

     Do not store transparencies or film in excessively hot or humid
          environments.

     Transparencies and glossy film take time to dry. Be careful not
          to touch the printed surface until the ink is dry.

     If you are printing several transparencies or sheets of glossy
          film at one time, remove each transparency or sheet of
          paper as it exits the printer and allow it to dry before
          stacking.

     Use the automatic feeder to print on transparencies or glossy
          film.

LABELS

The printer supports letter and A4 size label sheets. Use the automatic
feeder or manual feeder to print on labels.

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.

     If the automatic feeder will not feed your labels, try the manual
          feeder.

(RDS 04/09/1999)