Lexmark E260dn User Manual

							Proper paper loading prevents jams and facilitates trouble-free printing.
1Pull the tray completely out.
Do not remove trays while a job prints or when the Busy light sequence appears on the printer control panel. Doing
so may cause a jam.
Busy
 - Blinking
2Squeeze the width guide tabs, and then slide them to the sides of the tray. The width guides move in unison.
3Squeeze the length guide tabs together, and then slide the length guide to the correct position for the paper size
being loaded.
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							If you are loading a longer size of paper like A4 or legal, squeeze the length guide tabs and slide the length guide
backwards to the position for the length of paper you are loading. The tray extends backwards.
If you are loading A6-size paper:
aSqueeze the length guide tabs together as shown, and slide the length guide toward the center of the tray to
the A6 size position.
bRaise the A6 length guide.
Note: The standard tray accommodates only 150 sheets of A6-size paper.
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.
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							5Load the paper stack toward the back of the tray as shown with the recommended print side facedown.
Note: Notice the maximum fill line. Do not try to overload the tray. Do not load A6-size paper to the maximum fill
line; the tray holds only 150 sheets of A6-size paper.
1Maximum fill line
Note: When loading letterhead, place the top edge of the sheet toward the front of the tray. Load the letterhead
with the design placed facedown.
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							6Squeeze the width guide tabs on the right guide, and slide the width guides to lightly touch the side of the stack.
7Insert the tray.
8If a different type of paper was loaded than the type previously loaded in the tray, change the Paper Type setting.
For more information, see “Setting the paper size and type” on page 40.
Note: The difference between the standard 250-sheet tray and the optional 250- and 550-sheet trays is that the standard
tray accommodates up to 150 sheets of A6-size paper, so the width guides slide farther to the center of the tray.
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							Loading the optional 250- or 550-sheet tray
Only one optional drawer, which includes either a 250- or 550-sheet tray, may be attached to the printer at a time.
Regardless of the number of sheets in the optional tray, it is referred to as Tray 2.
1Pull the tray completely out.
2See “Loading the standard 250-sheet tray” on page 40 to complete the steps for loading a tray. An optional tray is
loaded in the same way that the standard tray is loaded.
3Insert the tray.
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							Using the manual feeder
The manual feeder is located inside the manual feeder door of the printer and can feed only one sheet of paper at a
time. You can use the manual feeder to quickly print on paper types or sizes that are not currently loaded in the tray.
1Open the manual feeder door.
2When the  light is lit, load the paper faceup 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.
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							3Feed paper into the manual feeder only to the point where its leading edge can contact the paper guides.
4Adjust the paper guides to the paper width.
Warning—Potential Damage: Do not force the paper into the feeder. Forcing the paper causes jams.
Using the standard exit bin and paper stop
The standard exit bin holds up to 150 sheets of 20 lb paper. It collects print jobs facedown. The standard exit bin includes
a paper stop that keeps paper from sliding out the front of the bin as it stacks. The paper stop also aids in neater stacking
of the paper.
To open the paper stop, pull it so it flips forward.
Notes:
Do not leave the paper stop in the open position if you are printing on transparencies. Doing so may cause creases
in the transparencies.
When moving the printer to another location, make sure the paper stop is closed.
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							Linking and unlinking trays
Linking trays
Tray linking is useful for large print jobs or multiple copies. When one linked tray is empty, paper feeds from the next
linked tray. When the Size and Type settings are the same for any trays, the trays are automatically linked. The Size and
Type settings for all trays must be set from the Paper menu.
To initiate tray linking from a network printer, access the Embedded Web Server by typing the IP address of the printer
in the address bar of a Web browser. From the Settings tab, click Paper Menu.
To initiate tray linking from a locally connected printer:
For Windows users, access the Paper menu through the Local Printer Settings Utility.
For Macintosh users, access the Paper menu through the Printer Settings.
Unlinking trays
Unlinked trays have settings that are not the same as the settings of any other tray. To unlink a tray using the Paper
menu, change the Paper Type and Paper Size settings of that tray so that they do not match the settings of any other
tray.
To unlink trays from a network printer, access the Embedded Web Server by typing the IP address of the printer in the
address bar of a Web browser. From the Settings tab, click Paper Menu.
To unlink trays from a locally connected printer, do one of the following:
For Windows users, access the Paper menu through the Local Printer Settings Utility. Then, change the Paper Type
and Paper Size settings of the tray so that they do not match the settings of any other tray.
For Macintosh users, access the Paper menu through the Printer Settings. Then, change the Paper Type and Paper
Size settings of the tray so that they do not match the settings of any other tray.
Warning—Potential Damage: Do not assign a Paper Type name that does not accurately describe the type of paper
loaded in the tray. The temperature of the fuser varies according to the specified Paper Type. Paper may not be properly
processed if an inaccurate Paper Type is selected.
Assigning a custom paper type name to a tray
Assign a Custom Type  name to a tray to link or unlink it. Associate the same Custom Type  name to each tray
that you want to link. Only trays with the same custom names assigned will link.
1Do one of the following:
If the printer is on a network, access the Embedded Web Server by typing the IP address of the printer in the
address bar of a Web browser.
If the printer is connected to a computer by a USB or parallel cable, access the Paper menu through the Local
Printer Settings Utility for Windows or Printer Settings for Macintosh.
2Click Settings, and then click Paper Menu.
3Click Custom Name, and then enter the name for the paper.
4Click Submit.
5Select a Custom Type.
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							6Verify that the correct Paper Type is associated with the custom name.
Note: Plain Paper is the factory default Paper Type associated with all Custom Type  names and user-defined
custom names.
7Click Submit.
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							Paper and specialty media guide
Paper guidelines
Paper capacities
The capacities of the trays and the manual feeder are based on 75 g/m2 (20 lb) paper.
Load up toNotes
Tray 1
250 sheets of paper
150 sheets of A6-size paper
50 paper labels
50 transparenciesVinyl, pharmacy, or dual-sided labels are not supported. Use paper
labels only. Single-sided paper labels designed for laser printers are
supported for occasional use.
Tray 2
250 or 550 sheets of paper
50 paper labelsOnly one optional drawer may be installed on the printer at a time.
The maximum amount of paper that can be loaded depends on
whether you have an optional 250- or 550-sheet tray.
Vinyl, pharmacy, or dual-sided labels are not supported. Use paper
labels only. Single-sided paper labels designed for laser printers are
supported for occasional use.
Manual feeder
1 sheet of paper
1 sheet of A6-size paper
1 transparency
1 sheet of card stock
1 envelopeFeed paper into the manual feeder only to the point where its
leading edge can contact the paper guides. Do not force the paper
into the feeder.
Paper characteristics
The following paper characteristics affect print quality and reliability. Consider these characteristics when evaluating
new paper stock.
Weight
The printer trays can automatically feed paper weights up to 90 g/m2 (24 lb bond) grain long paper. The manual feeder
can automatically feed paper weights up to 163 g/m2 (43 lb bond) grain long paper. Paper lighter than 60 g/m2 (16 lb)
might not be stiff enough to feed properly, causing jams. For best performance, use 75 g/m
2 (20 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 (24 lb) or heavier paper.
Note: Duplex printing is supported only for 60–90 g/m
2 (16–24 lb bond) paper.
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