Lexmark E462DTN User Manual

							Loading the multipurpose feeder
1Squeeze the tab located on the right width guide, and move the guides out fully.
2Prepare the paper or specialty media for loading.
Flex sheets of paper or paper labels back and forth to loosen them, and then fan them. Do not fold or crease
the paper or labels. Straighten the edges on a level surface.
Hold transparencies by the edges, and then fan them. Straighten the edges on a level surface.
Note: Avoid touching the print side of the transparencies. Be careful not to scratch them.
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							Flex a stack of envelopes back and forth to loosen them, and then fan them. Straighten the edges on a level
surface.
Note: Fanning prevents the edges of envelopes from sticking together. It also helps them feed properly to
avoid jams. Do not fold or crease envelopes.
3Load the paper or specialty media.
Notes:
Do not force any paper into the multipurpose feeder. Overfilling may cause jams.
Do not exceed the maximum stack height by forcing paper or specialty media under the stack height limiters
which are located on the guides.
Load paper, transparencies, and card stock with the recommended print side faceup and the top edge entering
the printer first. For more information on loading transparencies, see the packaging the transparencies came
in.
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							Load letterhead with the logo faceup and the top edge entering the printer first.
Load envelopes with the flap side down and the stamp location in the position shown. The stamp and address
are shown to illustrate the proper orientation for loading envelopes.
Warning—Potential Damage: Never use envelopes with stamps, clasps, snaps, windows, coated linings, or
self‑stick adhesives. These envelopes may severely damage the printer.
4Squeeze the tab located on the right width guide to adjust the guides to lightly touch the sides of the stack.
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							5Slide the paper gently into the multipurpose feeder until it comes to a stop. Paper should lie flat in the multipurpose
feeder. Make sure the paper fits loosely in the multipurpose feeder and is not bent or wrinkled.
6From the printer control panel, set the Paper Size and Paper Type.
Linking and unlinking trays
In addition to linking trays to each other, you can also link the multipurpose feeder to the 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.
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 so that they do not match the settings of any other tray.
1From the Paper menu, make sure the Type setting (for example, Plain Paper, letterhead, Custom Type ) for the
tray you want to unlink does not match the Type setting of any other tray.
If the name that best describes your paper is used by linked trays, assign a different Paper Type name to the tray,
such as Custom Type , or assign your own custom name.
2Make sure the Size setting (for example, letter, A4, statement) for the tray you want to unlink does not match the
Size setting of any other tray.
Note: Paper Size settings are not automatic; they must be set manually from the Paper menu.
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
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							Creating a custom name for a paper type
If the printer is on a network, you can use the Embedded Web Server to define a name other than Custom Type 
for each of the custom paper types that are loaded.
1Type the printer IP address into the address field of your Web browser.
Note: If you do not know the IP address of the printer, print a network setup page and locate the address in the
TCP/IP section.
2Click Settings.
3Click Paper Menu.
4Click Custom Name.
5Type a name for the paper type in a Custom Name  box.
Note: This custom name will replace a custom type  name under the Custom Types and Paper Size and Type
menus.
6Click Submit.
7Click Custom Types.
Custom Types appears, followed by your custom name.
8Select a Paper Type setting from the pick list next to your custom name.
9Click Submit.
Assigning a customer 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.
1Make sure the printer is on and Ready appears.
2From the printer control panel, press .
3Press the up or down arrow button until Paper Menu appears, and then press .
4Press the up or down arrow button until Paper Size/Type appears, and then press .
5Press the up or down arrow button until  appears next to the name of the tray, and then press .
The Paper Size menu appears.
6Press  again.
The Paper Type menu appears.
7Press the up or down arrow button until Custom Type  or another custom name appears, and then press
.
Submitting selection appears, followed by Paper Menu.
8Verify 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
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							aFrom the Paper menu, press the down arrow button until Custom Types appears, and then press .
bPress the down arrow button until  appears next to the custom paper type name you selected in step 7 on
page 55, and then press 
.
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							Paper and specialty media guidelines
Paper and specialty media are paper, card stock, envelopes, paper labels, and transparencies. A number of items must
be considered concerning the selection of paper and specialty media before printing. This chapter provides information
on making selections and caring for papers and specialty media.
It is recommended that you try a limited sample of any paper or specialty media you are considering using with the
printer before purchasing large quantities.
For more information about types of paper and specialty media your printer supports, see the Card Stock & Label
Guide available on the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com.
Paper guidelines
Selecting the correct paper or specialty media reduces printing problems. For the best print quality, try a sample of the
paper or specialty media before buying large quantities.
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 multipurpose
feeder can automatically feed paper weights up to 163 g/m
2 (43 lb bond) grain long. 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.
Curl
Curl is the tendency for paper to curl at its edges. Excessive curl can cause paper feeding problems. Curl can occur after
the paper passes through the printer, where it is exposed to high temperatures. Storing paper unwrapped in hot, humid,
cold, or dry conditions, even in the trays, can contribute to paper curling prior to printing and can cause feeding
problems.
Smoothness
Paper smoothness directly affects print quality. If paper is too rough, toner cannot fuse to it properly. If paper is too
smooth, it can cause paper feeding or print quality issues. Always use paper between 100–300 Sheffield points;
smoothness between 150–250 Sheffield points produces the best print quality.
Moisture content
The amount of moisture in paper affects both print quality and the ability of the printer to feed the paper correctly.
Leave paper in its original wrapper until it is time to use it. This limits the exposure of paper to moisture changes that
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							Condition paper before printing by storing it in its original wrapper in the same environment as the printer for 24 to
48 hours before printing. Extend the time several days if the storage or transportation environment is very different
from the printer environment. Thick paper may also require a longer conditioning period.
Grain direction
Grain refers to the alignment of the paper fibers in a sheet of paper. Grain is either grain long, running the length of
the paper, or grain short, running the width of the paper.
For 60–90 g/m
2 (16–24 lb bond) paper, grain long paper is recommended.
Fiber content
Most high‑quality xerographic paper is made from 100% chemically treated pulped wood. This content provides the
paper with a high degree of stability resulting in fewer paper feeding problems and better print quality. Paper containing
fibers such as cotton can negatively affect paper handling.
Unacceptable paper
The following paper types are not recommended for use with the printer:
Chemically treated papers used to make copies without carbon paper, also known as carbonless papers, carbonless
copy paper (CCP), or no carbon required (NCR) paper
Preprinted papers with chemicals that may contaminate the printer
Preprinted papers that can be affected by the temperature in the printer fuser
Preprinted papers that require a registration (the precise print location on the page) greater than ±2.3 mm (±0.9 in.),
such as optical character recognition (OCR) forms
In some cases, registration can be adjusted with a software application to successfully print on these forms.
Coated papers (erasable bond), synthetic papers, thermal papers
Rough‑edged, rough or heavily textured surface papers, or curled papers
Recycled papers that fail EN12281:2002 (European)
Paper weighing less than 60 g/m2 (16 lb)
Multiple‑part forms or documents
Selecting paper
Using appropriate paper prevents jams and helps ensure trouble‑free printing.
To help avoid jams and poor print quality:
Always use new, undamaged paper.
Before loading paper, know the recommended print side. This information is usually indicated on the package.
Do not use paper, paper labels, or card stock that has been cut or trimmed by hand.
Do not mix sizes, types, or weights in the same source; mixing results in jams.
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							Selecting preprinted forms and letterhead
Use these guidelines when selecting preprinted forms and letterhead:
Use grain long for 60–90 g/m2 (16–24 lb) paper.
Use only forms and letterhead printed using an offset lithographic or engraved printing process.
Avoid papers with rough or heavily textured surfaces.
Use papers printed with heat‑resistant inks designed for use in xerographic copiers. The ink must be able to withstand
temperatures up to 230°C (446°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 generally meet these requirements; latex inks might not.
When in doubt, contact the paper supplier.
Preprinted papers such as letterhead must be able to withstand temperatures up to 230°C (446°F) without melting or
releasing hazardous emissions.
Using recycled paper and other office papers
As an environmentally conscious company, Lexmark supports the use of recycled office paper produced specifically for
use in laser (electrophotographic) printers. In 1998, Lexmark presented to the US government a study demonstrating
that recycled paper produced by major mills in the US fed as well as non-recycled paper. However, no blanket statement
can be made that all recycled paper will feed well.
Lexmark consistently tests its printers with recycled paper (20–100% post-consumer waste) and a variety of test paper
from around the world, using chamber tests for different temperature and humidity conditions. Lexmark has found no
reason to discourage the use of todays recycled office papers, but generally the following property guidelines apply
to recycled paper.
Low moisture content (4–5%)
Suitable smoothness (100–200 Sheffield units, or 140–350 Bendtsen units, European)
Note: Some much smoother papers (such as premium 24 lb laser papers, 50–90 Sheffield units) and much
rougher papers (such as premium cotton papers, 200–300 Sheffield units) have been engineered to work very
well in laser printers, despite surface texture. Before using these types of paper, consult your paper supplier.
Suitable sheet-to-sheet coefficient of friction (0.4–0.6)
Sufficient bending resistance in the direction of feed
Recycled paper, paper of lower weight (
						

							Store individual packages on a flat surface.
Do not store anything on top of individual paper packages.
Supported paper sizes, types, weights, and capacities
The following tables provide information on standard and optional paper sources, the types of paper they support, and
capacities.
Note: For an unlisted paper size, select the closest larger listed size.
For information on card stock and labels, see the Card Stock & Label Guide available at the Lexmark Web site at
http://support.lexmark.com.
Paper types and weights supported by the printer
The printer engine and the duplex path support 60–90 g/m2 (16–24 lb) paper weights. The multipurpose feeder supports
60–163 g/m
2 (16–43 lb) paper weights.
Note: Optional trays are not available for some models.
Paper typeStandard
250‑sheet tray
(Tray 1)Standard or
optional
250‑sheet tray
(Tray 2)Optional
550‑sheet tray
(Tray 2)Multipurpose
feederDuplex path
Paper
Plain
Light
Heavy
Rough/Cotton
Recycled
Custom
Bond
Letterhead
Preprinted
Colored Paper
Card stock X X XX
Glossy paper X X X X X
Paper labels
1X
Transparencies
XXX
Envelopes (smooth)
2XX XX
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