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
‡
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, Universal
‡
Plain paper, 
transparencies, 
labels60–90 g/m2
(16–24 lb) 550 paper
 50 labels
 50 transparencies
Manual feeder A4, A5, JIS B5, letter, 
legal, executive, folio, 
statement, Universal
‡
Plain paper, 
transparencies, 
labels, 60–163 g/m2
(16–43 lb)1
Card stock
† 120–163 g/m2
(16–90 lb) Index Bristol
 75–163 g/m2
(50–100 lb) Tag
7¾, 9, 10, DL, C5, B5 Envelopes 90 g/m
2 (24 lb)
* Capacity for 20 lb print media, unless otherwise noted.† Grain short is recommended. Use rear exit for best results.‡ Universal size ranges:
– Tray 1: 89–216 x 210–356 mm (3.5–8.5 x 8.27–14.0 in.)
– Tray 2: 148–216 x 210–356 mm (5.83–8.5 x 8.27–14.0 in.)
– Manual feeder: 76–216 x 127–356 mm (3.0–8.5 x 5.0–14.0 in.) (includes 3 x 5 in. cards)
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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. The single-sheet rear exit provides a straight-through paper path 
to help reduce curling and potential jams. This is especially useful for specialty media, such as transparencies, envelopes, 
paper labels, card stock, or index cards.
250-sheet trayPaper support
Operator panel
Manual feederFront cover
Optional 550-sheet drawer150-sheet output bin
Rear paper exit
Power button
Dust cover
(some models)
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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) xerographic, grain long paper.
The printer can automatically feed paper weights from 60 to 90 g/m
2 (16 to 24 lb bond) grain long. Paper lighter 
than 60 g/m2 (16 lb) might not be stiff enough to feed properly, causing jams. Paper heavier than 90 g/m2 (24 lb) 
should be fed through the optional 550-sheet tray or the manual feeder.
The laser printing process heats paper to high temperatures of 170°C (338°F) for non-MICR applications. Use 
only paper able to withstand these temperatures without discoloring, bleeding, or releasing hazardous emissions. 
Check with the manufacturer or vendor to determine whether the paper you have chosen is acceptable for laser 
printers.
Preprinted forms and letterhead
Use only forms and letterhead printed using an offset lithographic or engraved printing process.
Choose papers that absorb ink, but do not bleed.
Avoid papers with rough or heavily textured surfaces.
Use papers printed with heat-resistant inks designed for use in xerographic copiers. The ink must withstand temperatures 
of 170°C (338°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 should meet these requirements; latex inks might not. If you are in doubt, contact your 
paper supplier.
Preprinted papers such as letterhead must be able to withstand temperatures up to 170°C (338°F) without melting or 
releasing hazardous emissions.
Transparencies
Use transparencies designed specifically for laser printers. Transparencies must be able to withstand 
temperatures of 170°C (338°F) without melting, discoloring, offsetting, or releasing hazardous emissions.
We recommend Lexmark laser printer transparencies: part number 70X7240 for letter size transparencies; part 
number 12A5010 for A4 size transparencies.
To prevent print quality problems, avoid getting fingerprints on the transparencies.
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
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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 adhesive on the sheets.
Do not print a large number of labels continuously.
Do not use vinyl labels.
Use labels that can withstand temperatures of 170°C (338°F) without sealing, excessive curling, wrinkling, or 
releasing hazardous emissions. Label adhesives, face sheet (printable stock), and topcoats must also be able to 
withstand 25 pounds per square inch (psi) (172 kilopascals) pressure.
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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
2 and a minimum size of 76 x 127 mm (3 x 5 in.).
Tips on storing print media and supplies
Storing paper
Use the following guidelines to avoid paper feeding problems and uneven print quality.
Store paper in an environment where the temperature is approximately 21°C (70°F) and the relative humidity is 
40%.
Store cartons of paper on a pallet or shelf rather than directly on the floor.
If you store individual packages of paper out of the original carton, make sure they rest on a flat surface so the 
edges do not buckle, curl, or become damaged.
Do not place anything on top of paper packages.
Storing supplies
Choose a cool, clean storage area for your printer supplies. Store supplies right side up in their original packaging until you 
are ready to use them.
Do not expose supplies to:
Direct sunlight
Temperatures above 35°C (95°F)
High humidity (above 80%)
Salty air
Corrosive gases
Heavy dust
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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.
Make sure the guides in the trays are positioned snug against the paper or specialty media.
Do not remove paper trays while a job is printing. Wait for a Load Paper  light sequence (see Load media on 
page 62) before you remove the tray.
Before loading transparencies, fan the stack to prevent sheets from sticking together.
Do not use envelopes that:
–Have excessive curl
–Are stuck together
–Are damaged in any way
–Contain windows, holes, perforations, cutouts, or embossments
–Have 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 only recommended paper. 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.
If you need detailed information before purchasing large quantities of customized paper, See the Card Stock & 
Label Guide.
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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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