Lexmark E232 User Manual

 
Contents
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Notices ............................................................................................. 6
Edition notice ..................................................................................................  6
Trademarks ....................................................................................................  6
Licensing notice..............................................................................................  7
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Printer overview
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The operator panel has 5 lights and 2 buttons.
Note:The Continue button also functions as a light.
Press and release Continue to resume printing.
Press and release Continue
 twice quickly to display a secondary error code.
Press and release Cancel
 to cancel the job currently printing.
Press and hold Cancel
 until all of the lights come on to reset the printer.
Ready
Toner Low / Replace PC Kit
Load Paper
Paper JamContinue
Cancel
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Notices
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Notices
Edition notice
Edition: November 2003
The following paragraph...

 
Print media tasks and tips
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What types of print media can be loaded?
Get the most out of your printer by properly loading the trays. Never mix media types within a tray.
SourceSizesTy p e sWeightCapacity* (sheets)
Tr a y  1
(250-sheet tray)A4, A5, JIS B5, letter, 
legal, executive, folio, 
statement, Universal
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Plain paper, 
transparencies, 
labels60–90 g/m2
(16–24 lb) 250 paper
 50 labels
 50 transparencies
Tr a y  2
(550-sheet tray)A4, A5, JIS B5, letter, 
legal, executive, folio, 
statement,...

 
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Where can print media be loaded in the printer?
Your printer has two standard paper sources: an automatic 250-sheet paper feeder (Tray 1) and a 
single-sheet manual feeder. Use Tray 1 for most print jobs. Use the manual feeder for a single piece 
of paper, transparency, envelope, paper label, card stock, or index card. You can increase paper 
capacity by purchasing an optional 550-sheet drawer.
An output bin on top of the printer holds up to 150 sheets. The single-sheet...

 
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Tips on choosing the right print media
Selecting the right paper or other media reduces printing problems. For best print quality, try a 
sample of the paper or other media you are considering before buying large quantities.
Refer to the Card Stock & Label Guide available on our Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com for 
more information about which paper provides optimum results for your printing environment.
Paper
For the best print quality, use 20 lb (75 g/m2)...

 
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Envelopes
Use envelopes made from 24 lb (90 g/m2) bond paper.
Do not use envelopes that:
–Have excessive curl
–Are stuck together
–Are damaged in any way
–Contain windows, holes, perforations, cutouts, or embossments
–Use metal clasps, string ties, or metal folding bars
–Have postage stamps attached
–Have any exposed adhesive when the flap is in the sealed position
Use envelopes that can withstand temperatures of 170°C (338°F) without:
–sealing
–excessive curling...

 
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Card stock
Preprinting, perforation, and creasing can significantly affect the print quality and cause 
media handling or jamming problems.
Avoid using card stock that may release hazardous emissions when heated.
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 card stock with a maximum weight of 163 g/m
2 and a minimum size of 76 x 127 mm 
(3...

 
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Tips on preventing jams
You can avoid most paper jams by correctly loading paper and specialty media in the printer.
The following hints can help you avoid paper jams:
Do not load wrinkled, creased, or damp paper.
Never mix media types within a tray.
Flex, fan, and straighten paper before you load it.
Do not exceed the maximum stack height.
Push all trays firmly into the printer after loading them.
Make sure the guides in the trays are positioned snug against the...

 
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How to load the 250-sheet and 550-sheet trays
Follow these instructions to load paper in the 250-sheet tray and 550-sheet tray.
1Remove the tray.
Note:If you are going to load legal or folio size paper, you have to extend the length of 
the paper tray. See “Extending the tray for legal or folio size paper” on page 23 
for instructions.
2Prepare a stack of paper for loading by flexing or fanning it back and forth. Straighten the 
edges on a level surface.
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