Lexmark E120 User Manual

Loading print media into the priority feeder
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Print media tasks and tips
5Close the paper cover.
Loading print media into the priority feeder
The priority feeder is located at the front of the printer, just above Tray 1. Use the priority feeder to make quick runs of print 
media types or sizes that are not currently loaded in Tray 1.
For information on acceptable print media and quantity for use in the priority feeder, see Types of print media on page 46. 
Using only specified print media helps prevent...

Preventing jams
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Print media tasks and tips
Preventing jams
Avoid most jams by correctly loading print media.
Do not load wrinkled, creased, or damp print media.
Never mix media types within a tray.
Flex, fan, and straighten paper before loading.
Do not exceed maximum stack height.
Make sure guides and backstop are positioned lightly against the loaded print media.
Before loading transparencies, fan the stack to prevent sheets from sticking together.
Do not use envelopes that:
–Have excessive...

Clearing jams
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Print media tasks and tips
Clearing jams
When a jam occurs, the printer stops, and the Error light on the operator panel blinks. To determine the location of the jam, 
view the secondary light sequences (see Operator panel codes for the Lexmark E120 on page 12 or Operator panel 
codes for the Lexmark E120n on page 28). Prepare the printer for jam removal by opening the paper support out and 
removing all printed pages from the output bin. Then, follow these steps to clear the entire...

Clearing jams
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Print media tasks and tips
3Open the top door, and remove any lodged print media from the paper path.
CAUTION:The fuser may be hot. To avoid personal injury, use caution when opening the top door to remove a 
jam from the fuser area.
4Open the front door by sliding the release button to the left.
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Clearing jams
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5Pull the front door up until it clicks into an open position, and remove any lodged print media.
6To remove print media behind the toner cartridge, it may be necessary to remove the toner cartridge by grasping 
the plastic handle and pulling straight out. 
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Clearing jams
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7Place the toner cartridge on a flat, clean surface. 
8Replace the toner cartridge by placing it into the guides and pushing it into the printer.
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Clearing jams
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9Close front door by pressing firmly in the center of the front door with your thumb until the door clicks shut.
10Make sure all other doors are closed securely and press Continueto resume printing.
Note:The page which caused the jam will reprint.
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Printing from the priority feeder
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Printing tasks
Printing from the priority feeder
The multiple-sheet priority feeder is located at the front of the printer just above Tray 1. It has an adjustable guide on each 
side, and uses the Tray 1 paper cover as a print media path. Use the priority feeder to make quick runs of print media types 
or sizes that are not currently loaded in Tray 1. Never mix media types within a tray. For information on acceptable print 
media and quantity for use in the priority...

Printing from the priority feeder
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Printing tasks
10Hold both sides of the print media close to the priority feeder and push into the printer until the media stops.
Note:Do not force the print media into feeder. Forcing media causes jams.
11Press the flashing Continuebutton to print the job.
From a Macintosh computer
1Click FileÆ Pag e Setup.
2From the Format for pop-up, choose your Printer.
3From the Paper Size pop-up, choose your paper size.
4Click OK.
5From the computer software application, select...