Lexmark C532n User Manual

							Check with the manufacturer or vendor to ensure the card stock can withstand temperatures up to 180°C (356°
F) without releasing hazardous emissions.
Do not use preprinted card stock manufactured with chemicals that may contaminate the printer. Preprinting
introduces semi-liquid and volatile components into the printer.
Use grain long card stock when possible.
Storing media
Use these media storage guidelines to help avoid jams and uneven print quality:
For best results, store media where the temperature is 21°C (70°F) and the relative humidity is 40%.
Store media in cartons when possible, on a pallet or shelf, rather than on the floor.
Store individual packages of media on a flat surface.
Do not store anything on top of individual media packages.
Supported paper sizes, types, and weights
The following tables provide information on standard and optional paper sources and the types of paper they support.
Note: For an unlisted paper size, select the closest larger listed size.
For information on card stock and labels, see the Card Stock & Label Guide
Supported paper sizes
—supported
X—unsupported
Paper sizeDimensionsStandard 250-sheet
tray (Tray 1)Optional 550-sheet
tray (Tray 2)Multipurpose
feeder or manual
feeder
Letter215.9 x 279.4 mm
(8.5 x 11 in.)
Legal215.9 x 355.6 mm
(8.5 x 14 in.)
JIS B5182 x 257 mm
(7.17 x 10.1 in.)
A4210 x 297 mm
(8.27 x 11.7 in.)
Executive184.2 x 266.7 mm
(7.25 x 10.5 in.)
A5148 x 210 mm
(5.83 x 8.27 in.)
Folio216 x 330 mm
(8.5 x 13 in.)
*This size setting formats the page or envelope for 215.9 x 355.6 mm (8.5 x 14 in.) for the 250-sheet tray unless
the size is specified by the program.
Measurements apply to simplex (one-sided) printing only. For duplex (two-sided) printing, the minimum size is
139.7 x 210 mm (5.50 x 8.27 in.).
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							Paper sizeDimensionsStandard 250-sheet
tray (Tray 1)Optional 550-sheet
tray (Tray 2)Multipurpose
feeder or manual
feeder
Statement139.7 x 215.9 mm
(5.5 x 8.5 in.)XX
Universal*148 x 210 mm to
215.9 x 355.6 mm
(5.83 x 8.27 in. to
8.5 x 14 in.)X
76.2 x 123.8 mm
(3 x 4.88 in.) to 215.9
 x 355.6 mm
(8.5 x 14 in.)XX
(Multipurpose
feeder)
76.2 x 152.4 mm
(3 x 6 in.) to
215.9 x 355.6 mm
(8.5 x 14 in.)XX
(Manual feeder)
7 3/4 Envelope
(Monarch)98.4 x 190.5 mm
(3.875 x 7.5 in.)XX
Commercial 9
Envelope98.4 x 225.4 mm
(3.875 x 8.9 in.)XX
Commercial 10
Envelope104.8 x 241.3 mm
(4.12 x 9.5 in.)XX
International DL
Envelope110 x 220 mm
(4.33 x 8.66 in.)XX
International C5
Envelope162 x 229 mm
(6.38 x 9.01 in.)XX
International B5
Envelope176 x 250 mm
(6.93 x 9.84 in.)XX
Other Envelope*104.8 x 210 mm to
215.9 x 355.6 mm
(4.125 x 8.27 in. to
8.5 x 14 in.)XX
*This size setting formats the page or envelope for 215.9 x 355.6 mm (8.5 x 14 in.) for the 250-sheet tray unless
the size is specified by the program.
Measurements apply to simplex (one-sided) printing only. For duplex (two-sided) printing, the minimum size is
139.7 x 210 mm (5.50 x 8.27 in.).
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							Support for paper types
Paper typeStandard
250-sheet tray
(Tray 1)Optional 550-sheet
tray (Tray 2)Multipurpose
feeder or manual
feederDuplex
Paper
Card stockX
TransparenciesX
Paper labels*X
EnvelopesXXX
Glossy paper
* Vinyl labels are not supported.
Paper types and weights
Paper typeStandard 250-sheet tray
(Tray 1)Optional 550-sheet tray
(Tray 2)Multipurpose feeder or
manual feeder
Plain (xerographic or
business) paper 2Simplex only—60 to
177 g/m2 grain long (16 to
47 lb bond)1
Simplex or duplex—75 to
120 g/m2 grain long (20 to
32 lb bond)
Simplex only—60 to
177 g/m2 grain long (16 to
47 lb bond)1
Simplex or duplex—75 to
120 g/m2 grain long (20 to
32 lb bond)
Simplex only—75 to
177 g/m2 grain long (20 to
47 lb bond)
Simplex or duplex—75 to
120 g/m
2 grain long (20 to
32 lb bond)
Glossy papers—
maximumText—120 g/m2 (80 lb
Text, 32 lb Bond)Text—120 g/m2 (80 lb
Text, 32 lb Bond)Text—120 g/m2 (80 lb
Text, 32 lb Bond)
Recycled papersSimplex only—75 to
177 g/m2 grain long (20 to
47 lb bond)
Simplex or duplex—75 to
120 g/m
2 grain long (20 to
32 lb bond)
Simplex only—75 to
177 g/m2 grain long (20 to
47 lb bond)
Simplex or duplex—75 to
120 g/m
2 grain long (20 to
32 lb bond)
Simplex only—75 to
177 g/m2 grain long (20 to
47 lb bond)
Simplex or duplex—75 to
120 g/m
2 grain long (20 to
32 lb bond)
1 Paper weighing less than 75 g/m2 (20 lb bond) is limited to simplex printing only at less than 60% relative humidity.
2 For 60 to 176 g/m2 (16 to 47 lb bond) paper, we recommend grain long fibers.
For papers heavier than 176 g/m
2 (47 lb bond), we recommend grain short.
3 The label area (pressure-sensitive area) must enter the printer first.
4 Vinyl labels are not supported.
5 Use sulfite, wood-free, or up to 100% cotton envelopes.
6 Maximum weight for 100% cotton envelopes is 90 g/m2.
7 105 g/m2 (28 lb bond) envelopes must not exceed 25% cotton content.
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							Paper typeStandard 250-sheet tray
(Tray 1)Optional 550-sheet tray
(Tray 2)Multipurpose feeder or
manual feeder
Card stock—maximum
(grain long)Index Bristol—120 g/m2
(67 lb)
Tag—120 g/m
2 (74 lb)
Cover—135 g/m
2 (50 lb)
Index Bristol—120 g/m2
(67 lb)
Tag—120 g/m
2 (74 lb)
Cover—135 g/m
2 (50 lb)
Index Bristol—120 g/m2
(67 lb)
Tag—120 g/m
2 (74 lb)
Cover—135 g/m
2 (50 lb)
Card stock—maximum
(grain short)Index Bristol—163 g/m2
(90 lb)
Tag—163 g/m
2 (100 lb)
Cover—176 g/m
2 (65 lb)
Index Bristol—163 g/m2
(90 lb)
Tag—163 g/m
2 (100 lb)
Cover—176 g/m
2 (65 lb)
Index Bristol—163 g/m2
(90 lb)
Tag—163 g/m
2 (100 lb)
Cover—176 g/m
2 (65 lb)
Transparencies0.12–0.14 mm (4.8–
5.4 mil) thick
161–179 g/m
2
0.12–0.14 mm (4.8–
5.4 mil) thick
161–179 g/m
2
0.12–0.14 mm (4.8–
5.4 mil) thick
161–179 g/m
2
Paper Labels—maximum3,
4131 g/m2 (35 lb bond)131 g/m2 (35 lb bond)131 g/m2 (35 lb bond)
Envelopes5XX60 to 105 g/m2 (16 to 28 lb
bond)6, 7
1 Paper weighing less than 75 g/m2 (20 lb bond) is limited to simplex printing only at less than 60% relative humidity.
2 For 60 to 176 g/m2 (16 to 47 lb bond) paper, we recommend grain long fibers.
For papers heavier than 176 g/m
2 (47 lb bond), we recommend grain short.
3 The label area (pressure-sensitive area) must enter the printer first.
4 Vinyl labels are not supported.
5 Use sulfite, wood-free, or up to 100% cotton envelopes.
6 Maximum weight for 100% cotton envelopes is 90 g/m2.
7 105 g/m2 (28 lb bond) envelopes must not exceed 25% cotton content.
Paper capacities
Paper typeStandard 250-sheet tray (Tray 1)Optional 550-sheet tray (Tray 2)Multipurpose feeder
Paper250 sheets*550 sheets*100 sheets*
EnvelopesXX10
* Based on 75 g/m2 (20 lb) paper
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							Printing
This chapter covers printing, printer reports, and job cancelation. Selection and handling of paper and specialty
media can affect how reliably documents print.
Installing printer software
A printer driver is software that lets the computer communicate with the printer. The printer software is typically
installed during the initial printer setup. For more information, see the Setup sheet or Setup Guide that shipped with
the printer or click Install printer and software on the Software and Documentation CD.
When Print is chosen from a software application, a dialog representing the printer driver opens. Click Properties,
Preferences, Options, or Setup from the initial Print dialog to open Print Properties and see all of the available
printer settings that may be changed. If a feature in Print Properties is unfamiliar, open the online Help for more
information.
Note: Print settings selected from the driver override the default settings selected from the control panel.
Printing a document from Windows
1With a document open, click File ΠPrint.
2Click Properties, Preferences, Options, or Setup.
3Adjust the settings.
4Click OK.
5Click OK or Print.
Printing a document from a Macintosh computer
1With a document open, choose File ΠPrint.
2From the Copies & Pages or General pop-up menu, adjust the settings.
3Click OK or Print.
Printing confidential and other held jobs
Holding jobs in the printer
When sending a job to the printer, you can specify in the Print Properties that you want the printer to hold the job in
memory until you start the job from the control panel. All print jobs that can be initiated by the user at the printer are
called held jobs.
Note: Confidential, Repeat, Reserve, and Verify print jobs may be deleted if the printer requires extra memory to
process additional held jobs.
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							Job typeDescription
ConfidentialWhen you send a Confidential print job to the printer, you must create a PIN
in Print Properties. The PIN must be four digits using the numbers 0–9. The
job is held in printer memory until you enter the PIN from the control panel
and choose to print or delete the job.
RepeatWhen you send a Repeat print job, the printer prints all requested copies of
the job and stores the job in memory so you can print additional copies later.
You can print additional copies as long as the job remains stored in memory.
ReserveWhen you send a Reserve print job, the printer does not print the job
immediately. It stores the job in memory so you can print the job later. The
job is held in memory until you delete it from the Held Jobs menu.
VerifyWhen you send a Verify print job, the printer prints one copy and holds the
remaining copies in printer memory. Verify lets you examine the first copy
to see if it is satisfactory before printing the remaining copies. Once all copies
are printed, the job is automatically deleted from printer memory.
Printing confidential and other held jobs from Windows
1With a document open, click File ΠPrint.
2Click Properties, Preferences, Options, or Setup.
3Click Other Options, and then click Print and Hold.
4Select your job type (Confidential, Reserve, Repeat, or Verify), and then assign a user name. For a confidential
job, also enter a four-digit PIN.
5Click OK or Print, and then go to the printer to release the job.
6From the control panel, press  until Held jobs appears, and then press .
7Press  until  appears next to your user name, and then press .
8Press  until  appears next to your job, and then press .
9For confidential jobs, use the numeric keypad to enter your PIN.
If you enter an invalid PIN, the Invalid PIN screen appears.
To re-enter the PIN, make sure Try again appears, and then press .
To cancel the PIN, press  until Cancel appears, and then press .
10Press  until  appears next to the job you want to print, and then press .
Confidential and Verify print jobs are automatically deleted from memory after they print. Repeat and Reserve jobs
continue to be held in the printer until you choose to delete them.
Printing confidential and other held jobs from Macintosh
1With a document open, choose File ΠPrint.
2From the Copies & Pages or General pop-up menu, choose Job Routing.
aWhen using Mac OS 9.x, if Job Routing is not a choice from the pop-up menu, choose
Plug-in Preferences ΠPrint Time Filters.
bTurn down the disclosure triangle to the left of Print Time Filters, and choose Job Routing.
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							3From the radio group, select your job type (Confidential, Reserve, Repeat, or Verify), and then assign a user
name. For a confidential job, also enter a four-digit PIN.
4Click OK or Print, and then go to the printer to release the job.
5From the control panel, press  until Held jobs appears, and then press .
6Press  until  appears next to your user name, and then press .
7Press  until  appears next to your job, and then press .
8For confidential jobs, use the numeric keypad to enter your PIN.
If you enter an invalid PIN, the Invalid PIN screen appears.
To re-enter the PIN, make sure Try again appears, and then press .
To cancel the PIN, press  until Cancel appears, and then press .
9Press  until  appears next to the job you want to print, and then press .
Confidential and Verify print jobs are automatically deleted from memory after they print. Repeat and Reserve jobs
continue to be held in the printer until you choose to delete them.
Printing from a USB flash memory device
A USB Direct interface is located on the control panel so you can insert a USB flash memory device and print PDF
documents. Printing a document from a USB flash memory device is similar to printing a held job.
Many USB flash memory devices are tested and approved for use with the printer. For more information, see the
Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com.
Notes:
USB devices must be compatible with the USB 2.0 standard.
Hi-Speed USB devices must support the Full-Speed standard as well. Devices only supporting USB low-speed
capabilities are not supported.
USB devices must support the FAT (File Allocation Tables) system. Devices formatted with NTFS (New
Technology File System) or any other file system are not supported.
You cannot print encrypted files or files without printing permissions.
A USB Direct interface is available only on some models.
To print from a USB memory device:
1Make sure the printer is on and Ready or Busy appears.
2Insert a USB flash memory device into the USB Direct interface.
Warning: Do not remove the USB key, or touch the printer near the area of the USB key while actively reading,
writing, or printing from the USB key. Data corruption can occur.
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							Notes:
If you insert the memory device when the printer requires attention, such as when a jam has occurred, the
printer ignores the memory device.
If you insert the memory device when the printer is busy printing other jobs, Printer Busy appears. Once
the other jobs have finished processing, you may need to view the held jobs list to print documents from
your memory device.
3Press  until  appears next to the document you want to print, and then press .
Note: Folders found on the flash memory device appear as folders. File names are appended by the extension
type (for example, .jpg).
The display prompts you for the number of copies to be printed.
4Press  to print only one copy, or enter the number of copies using the numeric keypad, and then press .
Note: Do not remove the USB flash memory device from the USB Direct interface until the document has finished
printing.
If you leave the USB flash memory device in the printer after leaving the initial USB menu screen, you can still
print PDFs from the USB flash memory device as held jobs.
Printing a menu settings page
Print a menu settings page to review the current menu settings and to verify printer options are installed correctly.
1Make sure the printer is on and Ready appears.
2From the control panel, press .
3Press  until  Reports appears, and then press .
4Press  until  Menu Settings Page appears, and then press .
Printing Menu Settings appears. After the menu settings page prints, Ready appears.
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							Printing a network setup page
If the printer is attached to a network, print a network setup page to verify the network connection. This page also
provides important information that aids network printing configuration.
1Make sure the printer is on and Ready appears.
2From the control panel, press .
3Press  until  Reports appears, and then press .
4Press  until  Network Setup Page appears, and then press .
After the network setup page prints, Ready appears.
Note: If an optional internal print server is installed, Print Network  Setup Page appears.
5Check the first section on the network setup page, and confirm that Status is “Connected.”
If Status is “Not Connected,” the LAN drop may not be active, or the network cable may be malfunctioning.
Consult a system support person for a solution, and then print another network setup page.
Printing a font sample list
To print samples of the fonts currently available for your printer:
1Make sure the printer is on and Ready appears.
2From the control panel, press .
3Press  until  Reports appears, and then press .
4Press  until  Print Fonts appears, and then press .
5Press  until  appears next to PCL Emul Fonts, PostScript Fonts, or PPDS Fonts, and then
press 
.
After the font sample list prints, Ready appears.
Printing a directory list
A directory list shows the resources stored in flash memory or on the hard disk.
1Make sure the printer is on and Ready appears.
2From the control panel, press .
3Press  until  Reports appears, and then press .
4Press  until  Print Directory appears, and then press .
Printing Directory List appears. After the directory list prints, Ready appears.
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							Printing the print quality test pages
Print the print quality test pages to isolate print quality problems.
1Turn the printer off.
2Hold down  and  while turning the printer on.
3Release the buttons when the clock appears, and wait for CONFIG MENU to appear.
4Press  until  Prt Quality Pgs appears, and then press .
The print quality test pages print.
5Press  until  Exit Config Menu appears, and then press .
Resetting the Printer appears briefly, followed by a clock, and then Ready appears.
Printing a duplex job manually from a Macintosh computer
1Click File ΠPrint.
2From the drop-down list, choose Paper Handling.
3Make sure Page order is set to Reverse order.
4From the Print options area, select Even numbered pages.
5Click Print.
6Remove the pages from the output bin and load them into the paper tray facedown with the top of the page
facing you.
ABC
7Click File ΠPrint.
8From the drop-down list, choose Paper Handling.
9Make sure Page order is set to Normal.
10From the Print options area, select Odd numbered pages .
11Click Print.
Printing only black text and graphics
To print with black toner only for an extended period, set the printer to Color Lock Out mode, and remove and store
the color printing supplies.
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