Lexmark C 950 Service Manual

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Media input type specifications
Printer
The printer supports 60–300-g/m2 (16–80-lb) paper weights. The duplex unit supports 60–169-g/m2 (16–32-lb) 
paper weights.
Note:  Labels, transparencies, envelopes, and card stock always print at reduced speed.
Universal  64-297 mm x 148-432 mm4 8 44 8 444
7¾ Envelope (Monarch)  98 x 191 mm8 84848 8 8
9 Envelope 98 x 226 mm88888888
Com 10 Envelope  105 x 241 mm8 84848 8 8
DL Envelope 110 x 220 mm 8 84848 8 8...

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Finisher
Use this table to determine the possible exit destinations of print jobs which use supported paper types and 
weights. The paper capacity of each exit bin is listed in parentheses. Paper capacity estimations are calculated 
based on 75-g/m
2 (20-lb) paper.
The finisher standard bin supports 60–300-g/m
2 (16–80-lb) paper weights, bin 1 supports 60–220-g/m2 (16–60-
lb) paper weights, and bin 2 (booklet-maker) supports 60–90-g/m2 (16–24-lb) paper...

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Supported finishing features
Notes:  
•The finisher shown is the booklet finisher. Bin 2 is available only when the booklet finisher is installed.
•All paper tray capacities are based on 75-g/m2 (20-lb) paper.
Paper transport
•The paper capacity is 50 sheets.
•Finishing options are not supported in this bin.
•Envelopes are routed here.
•Universal paper is routed here when it is longer than 483 mm (19 in.) or shorter than 148 mm (6 in.).
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Bin 1
•The paper capacity is 3,000 sheets when the standard finisher is installed.
•The paper capacity is 1,500 sheets when the booklet finisher is installed.
Bin 2 (booklet-maker)
Bin 2 is available only when the booklet finisher is installed. The paper capacity of Bin 2 (booklet-maker) is 300 
sheets or 20 sets of 15-sheet booklets.
Bin 1 finishing features
Size
Punch*
Offset
Single/Double staple
Double dual staple
A3 4444
A4 4444
A5 8888
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Media guidelines
The following paper characteristics affect print quality and reliability. Consider these characteristics when 
evaluating new paper stock.
•Weight—The printer can automatically feed paper weights from 60 to 300 g/m2 (16 to 80 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 75 g/m2 (20 lb bond) grain long paper. For paper smaller than 182...

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Condition paper before printing by storing it in its original wrapper in the same environment as the printer 
for 24 to 48 hours before printing. Extend the time several days if the storage or transportation environment 
is very different from the printer environment. Thick paper may also require a longer conditioning period.
•Grain direction—Grain refers to the alignment of the paper fibers in a sheet of paper. Grain is either grain 
long, running...

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Using recycled paper and other office papers
As an environmentally conscientious company, Lexmark supports the use of recycled paper produced 
specifically for use in printhead LED (electrophotographic) printers.
While no blanket statement can be made that all recycled paper will feed well, Lexmark consistently tests papers 
that represent recycled cut size copier papers available on the global market. This scientific testing is conducted 
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•Store individual packages on a flat surface.
•Do not store anything on top of individual paper packages.
Tools required for service
Flat-blade screwdrivers, various sizes
#1 Phillips screwdriver, magnetic
#2 Phillips screwdriver, magnetic
#2 Phillips screwdriver, magnetic short-blade
7/32 inch (5.5 mm) open-end wrench
7.0 mm nut driver
Needlenose pliers
Diagonal side cutters
Spring hook
Feeler gauges
Analog or digital multimeter
Parallel wrap plug...

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Acronyms
3TM3-Tray Module
ACAlternating Current
ADFAutomatic Document Feeder
ASICApplication-specific Integrated Circuit
CCyan
CCDCharge Coupled Device
CCPCarbonless Copy Paper
CCWCounter-clockwise
DCDirect Current
DRAM Dynamic Random Access Memory
EEPROMElectrically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory
EP    ElectroPhotographic
EPROMErasable Programmable Read-Only Memory
ESD   Electrostatic Discharge
FBFlatbed
FPGAField-programmable Gate Array...

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PPParts Packet
PPDSPersonal Printer Data Stream
RAMRandom Access Memory
RFIDRadio-frequency Identification
RIPRaster Imaging Processor
ROMRead Only Memory
SEService Engineer
SEFShort-edge Fed
SMTPSimple Mail Transfer Protocol
SNMPSimple Network Management Protocol
TPSToner Patch Sensing
TTMTandem Tray Module
URLUniform Resource Locator
USBUniversal Serial Bus
V acVolts alternating current
V dcVolts direct current
YYellow