Lexmark C540n User Manual

							6Press the arrow buttons until the correct unit of measure appears, and then press .
Submitting changes appears, followed by the Universal Setup menu.
7Press , and then press  to return to the Ready state.
Specify the paper height and width
Defining a specific height and width measurement for the Universal paper size (in the portrait orientation) allows the
printer to support the size, including support for standard features such as duplex printing and printing multiple pages
on one sheet.
1From the Universal Setup menu, press the arrow buttons until Portrait Width or Portrait Height
appears, and then press 
.
Note: Select Portrait Height to adjust the paper height setting or Paper Width to adjust the paper width
setting.
2Press the arrow buttons to decrease or increase the setting, and then press .
Submitting changes appears, followed by the Universal Setup menu.
3Press , and then press  to return to the Ready state.
Loading the standard 250-sheet tray
The printer has one standard 250-sheet tray (Tray 1) with an attached manual feeder. The 250-sheet tray, the 650-sheet
duo drawer, and the optional 550-sheet tray support the same paper sizes and types and are loaded in the same way.
Note: The optional 550-sheet tray is not available for all printer models.
1Pull the tray out.
Note: Do not remove trays while a job prints or while Busy appears on the display. Doing so may cause a jam.
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							2Squeeze the length guide tab inward as shown, and slide the guide to the correct position for the paper size being
loaded.
Note: Use the size indicators on the bottom of the tray to help position the guide.
3If the paper is longer than A4 or letter size, push the green tab at the back of the tray to extend it.
4Flex the sheets back and forth to loosen them, and then fan them. Do not fold or crease the paper. Straighten the
edges on a level surface.
5Load the paper stack with the recommended print side faceup.
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							6Make sure the paper guides are secure against the edges of the paper.
Note: Make sure that side guides are placed tightly against the edges of the paper so that the image is registered
properly on the page.
7Insert the tray.
8If a different type or size of paper was loaded than the type or size previously loaded in the tray, change the Paper
Type or Paper Size setting for the tray from the printer control panel.
Note: Mixing paper sizes or types in a tray may lead to jams.
Loading the 650-sheet duo drawer
The 650-sheet duo drawer (Tray 2) consists of a 550-sheet tray and an integrated 100-sheet multipurpose feeder. The
drawer is loaded in the same way as the 250-sheet tray and the optional 550-sheet tray, and supports the same paper
types and sizes. The only differences are the look of the guide tabs and the location of the paper size indicators, as
shown in the following illustration:
Note: The optional 550-sheet tray is not available for all printer models.
1
2
3
1Length guide tabs
2Size indicators
3Width guide tabs
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							Using the multipurpose feeder
1Push the feeder release latch to the left to open the multipurpose feeder.
2Grasp the extension, and pull it straight out until it is fully extended.
3Prepare the paper for loading.
Flex sheets of paper back and forth to loosen them, and then fan them. Do not fold or crease the paper. Straighten
the edges on a level surface.
Hold transparencies by the edges and fan them. Straighten the edges on a level surface.
Note: Avoid touching the print side of transparencies. Be careful not to scratch them.
Flex a stack of envelopes back and forth to loosen them, and then fan them. Straighten the edges on a level
surface.
4Locate the stack height limiter and tab.
Note: Do not exceed the maximum stack height by forcing paper under the stack height limiter.
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1Tab
2Stack height limiter
3Width guides
4Size indicators
5Load the paper, and then adjust the width guide to lightly touch the edge of the paper stack.
Load paper, card stock, and transparencies with the recommended print side facedown and the top edge
entering first.
Load envelopes with the flap side up.
Warning—Potential Damage: Never use envelopes with stamps, clasps, snaps, windows, coated linings, or
self-stick adhesives. These envelopes may severely damage the printer.
Notes:
Do not load or close the multipurpose feeder while a job is printing.
Load only one size and type of paper at a time.
6Make sure the paper is as far into the multipurpose feeder as it will go with very gentle pushing. Paper should lie
flat in the multipurpose feeder. Make sure the paper fits loosely in the multipurpose feeder and is not bent or
wrinkled.
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							Using the manual feeder
The standard 250-sheet tray has an integrated manual feeder that can be used to print on different types of paper one
sheet at a time.
1Load one sheet of paper facedown into the center of the manual feeder.
Notes:
Load letterhead faceup, with the top of the sheet entering first.
Load envelopes with the flap side down and with the stamp area as shown.
2Feed paper into the manual feeder only to the point where its leading edge can contact the paper guides.
Note: To achieve the best possible print quality, use only high-quality media designed for laser printers.
3Adjust the paper guides to the paper width.
Warning—Potential Damage: Do not force the paper into the feeder. Forcing the paper causes jams.
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							Paper and specialty media guidelines
Additional information for printing on speciality medias may be found in the Cardstock and Label Guide available at
http://support.lexmark.com.
Paper guidelines
Paper characteristics
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 176 g/m2 (16 to 47 lb bond) grain long. Paper lighter than
75 g/m
2 (20 lb) might not be stiff enough to feed properly, causing jams. For best performance, use 80 g/m2 (21 lb
bond) grain long paper. For paper smaller than 182 x 257 mm (7.2 x 10.1 in.), we recommend 90 g/m
2 or heavier paper.
Curl
Curl is the tendency for paper to curl at its edges. Excessive curl can cause paper feeding problems. Curl can occur after
the paper passes through the printer, where it is exposed to high temperatures. Storing paper unwrapped in hot, humid,
cold, or dry conditions, even in the trays, can contribute to paper curling prior to printing and can cause feeding
problems.
Smoothness
Paper smoothness directly affects print quality. If paper is too rough, toner cannot fuse to it properly. If paper is too
smooth, it can cause paper feeding or print quality issues. Always use paper between 100 and 300 Sheffield points;
however, smoothness between 150 and 200 Sheffield points produces the best print quality.
Moisture content
The amount of moisture in paper affects both print quality and the ability of the printer to feed the paper correctly.
Leave paper in its original wrapper until it is time to use it. This limits the exposure of paper to moisture changes that
can degrade its performance.
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 the length of
the paper, or grain short, running the width of the paper.
For 60 to 176 g/m
2 (16 to 47 lb bond) paper, use grain long fibers.
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							Fiber content
Most high-quality xerographic paper is made from 100% chemically treated pulped wood. This content provides the
paper with a high degree of stability resulting in fewer paper feeding problems and better print quality. Paper containing
fibers such as cotton possesses characteristics that can negatively affect paper handling.
Selecting paper
Using appropriate paper prevents jams and helps ensure trouble-free printing.
To help avoid jams and poor print quality:
Always use new, undamaged paper.
Before loading paper, know the recommended print side of the paper. This information is usually indicated on the
paper package.
Do not use paper that has been cut or trimmed by hand.
Do not mix paper sizes, types, or weights in the same source; mixing results in jams.
Do not use coated papers unless they are specifically designed for electrophotographic printing.
Selecting preprinted forms and letterhead
Use these guidelines when selecting preprinted forms and letterhead:
Use grain long for 60 to 176 g/m2 weight paper.
Use only forms and letterhead printed using an offset lithographic or engraved printing process.
Avoid papers with rough or heavily textured surfaces.
Use papers printed with heat-resistant inks designed for use in xerographic copiers. The ink must be able to withstand
temperatures up to 200°C (392°F) without melting or releasing hazardous emissions. Use inks that are not affected by
the resin in toner. Inks that are oxidation-set or oil-based generally meet these requirements; latex inks might not.
When in doubt, contact the paper supplier.
Preprinted papers such as letterhead must be able to withstand temperatures up to 200°C (392°F) without melting or
releasing hazardous emissions.
Storing paper
Use these paper storage guidelines to help avoid jams and uneven print quality:
For best results, store paper where the temperature is 21°C (70°F) and the relative humidity is 40%. Most label
manufacturers recommend printing in a temperature range of 18 to 24°C (65 to 75°F) with relative humidity between
40 and 60%.
Store paper in cartons when possible, on a pallet or shelf, rather than on the floor.
Store individual packages on a flat surface.
Do not store anything on top of individual paper packages.
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							Supported paper sizes, types, and weights
The following tables provide information on standard and optional input sources and the sizes, types, and weights of
print media they support.
Note: For an unlisted paper size, select the closest larger listed size.
Paper sizes supported by the printer
Notes:
Your printer model may have a 650-sheet duo drawer, which consists of a 550-sheet tray and an integrated
100-sheet multipurpose feeder. The 550-sheet tray part of the 650-sheet duo drawer supports the same paper as
the optional 550-sheet tray. The integrated multipurpose feeder supports different paper sizes, types, and weights.
The optional 550-sheet tray is not available for all printer models.
Paper sizeDimensions250-sheet trayOptional
550-sheet trayMultipurpose
feederManual
feeder
A4210 x 297 mm
(8.3 x 11.7 in.)
A5148 x 210 mm
(5.83 x 8.3 in.)
JIS B5182 x 257 mm
(7.2 x 10.1 in.)
A6105 x 148 mm
(4.1 x 5.8 in.)XX
Statement140 x 216 mm
(5.5 x 8.5 in.)XX
Letter216 x 279 mm
(8.5 x 11 in.)
Folio216 x 330 mm
(8.5 x 13 in.)
Oficio (Mexico)216 x 340 mm
(8.5 x 13 in.)
Legal216 x 356 mm
(8.5 x 14 in.)
Executive184 x 267 mm
(7.3 x 10.5 in.)
* When Universal is selected, the page is formatted for 216 x 356 mm (8.5 x 14 in.) unless the size is specified by the software
program.
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