Lexmark E240n User Manual

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NetWare
For the latest information about installing a network printer in a UNIX or Linux environment, launch the drivers CD, and click 
View Documentation.
NetWare
The printer supports Novell Distributed Print Services (NDPS/iPrint). For the latest information about installing a network 
printer in a NetWare environment, launch the drivers CD, and click View Documentation.
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4Print media tasks and tips
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?
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....

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Tips on choosing the right print media
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.
See 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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Tips on choosing the right print media
–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
–wrinkling
–releasing hazardous emissions
If you have any doubts about the envelopes you are considering using, check with the envelope supplier.
A combination of high humidity (over 60%) and the high printing temperatures may seal the envelopes.
Labels
Do not use labels that have exposed...

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Tips on storing print media and supplies
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
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Tips on preventing jams
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.
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How to load the 250-sheet and 550-sheet trays
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: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 30 for instructions.
2Prepare a stack of paper for loading by flexing and fanning it back and forth. Straighten the edges on a level 
surface.
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How to load the 250-sheet and 550-sheet trays
3Load the paper in the tray with the print side facing down.
Note:Load letterhead paper with the design side facing down. The top edge of the sheet with the logo 
should be placed at the front of the tray.
Make sure the paper is below the max fill line on the side guides. Overloading may cause jams.
4Slide the two side guides and the back guide until they fit snugly against the stack of paper.
5Insert the tray.
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How to load the 250-sheet and 550-sheet trays
6Extend the paper support on the output bin.
Extending the tray for legal or folio size paper
To load legal or folio size paper, you need to extend the paper tray. You should also attach the dust cover on the back of the 
printer to protect the tray while it is extended.
1Press down on the latch at the back of the tray.
2Expand the tray until the extender locks into place.
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