Lexmark W850dn User Manual

							Paper sizeDimensionsStandard 500‑sheet trays (Tray 1
and Tray 2)Multipurpose feeder
Tabloid279.4 x 431.8 mm (11 x 17 in.)
Legal215.9 x 355.6 mm (8.5 x 14 in.)
Executive3184.2 x 266.7 mm
(7.25 x 10.5 in.)
Folio215.9 x 330.2 mm (8.5 x 13 in.)
Universal
Note: Turn size
sensing off to
support universal
sizes that are close to
standard media sizes.182 x 431 mm (7.1 x 16.9 in.) to
139.7 x 297 mm (5.5 x 11.7 in.)
98.4 x 431.8 mm (3.8 x 17 in.) to
89 x 297 mm (3.5 x 11.7 in.) for
the multipurpose feeder only.
148 x 431.8 mm (5.83 x 17 in.) to
140 x 297.2 mm (5.51 x 11.7 in.)
for the duplex unit only.
7 3/4 Envelope
(Monarch)98.4 x 190.5 mm (3.875 x 7.5 in.)X
10 Envelope104.8 x 241.3 mm (4.12 x 9.5 in.)X
DL Envelope110 x 220 mm (4.33 x 8.66 in.)X
C5 Envelope162 x 229 mm (6.38 x 9.01 in.)X
Other Envelope98.4.7 x 431.8 mm (3.8 x 17 in.)
to 89 x 297 mm (3.5 x 11.7 in.)X
1 The printer trays cannot distinguish between A5‑ and statement‑size paper when both sizes are loaded in the printer trays.
From the Size Sensing menu, specify which size you want the printer to detect. Load either A5‑ or statement‑size paper in
the paper trays, but not both.
2 This paper size is supported only when the source is non‑size sensing or when size sensing is disabled.
3 The printer trays cannot distinguish between B5‑ and Executive‑size paper when both sizes are loaded in the trays. From
the Size Sensing menu, specify which size you want the printer to detect. Load either B5‑ or Executive‑size paper in the
paper trays, but not both.
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							Optional input trays
Paper sizeDimensionsOptional
2,000‑sheet dual
input traysOptional 2,000‑sheet high
capacity feederDuplex unit
A4210 x 297 mm
(8.27 x 11.7 in.)
A51148 x 210 mm
(5.83 x 8.27 in.)XX
A62105 x 148 mm
(4.13 x 5.83 in.)XX X
A3297 x 420 mm
(11.7 x 16.5 in.)XX
Statement1, 2139.7 x 215.9 mm
(5.5 x 8.5 in.)XX
Oficio (México)2215.9 x 340.4 mm
(8.5 x 13.4 in.)XX
JIS B53182 x 257 mm
(7.17 x 10.1 in.)
JIS B4257 x 364 mm
(10.1 x 14.3 in.)XX
Letter215.9 x 279.4 mm
(8.5 x 11 in.)
Tabloid279.4 x 431.8 mm
(11 x 17 in.)XX
Legal215.9 x 355.6 mm
(8.5 x 14 in.)XX
Executive3184.2 x 266.7 mm
(7.25 x 10.5 in.)
Folio215.9 x 330.2 mm
(8.5 x 13 in.)XX
1 The printer trays cannot distinguish between A5‑ and statement‑size paper when both sizes are loaded in the printer trays.
From the Size Sensing menu, specify which size you want the printer to detect. Load either A5‑ or statement‑size paper in
the paper trays, but not both.
2 This paper size is supported only when the source is non‑size sensing or when size sensing is disabled.
3 The printer trays cannot distinguish between B5‑ and Executive‑size paper when both sizes are loaded in the trays. From
the Size Sensing menu, specify which size you want the printer to detect. Load either B5‑ or Executive‑size paper in the
paper trays, but not both.
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							Paper sizeDimensionsOptional
2,000‑sheet dual
input traysOptional 2,000‑sheet high
capacity feederDuplex unit
Universal
Note: Turn size
sensing off to
support universal
sizes that are close
to standard media
sizes.182 x 431 mm
(7.1 x 16.9 in.) to
139.7 x 297 mm
(5.5 x 11.7 in.)XX X
98.4 x 431.8 mm
(3.8 x 17 in.) to
89 x 297 mm
(3.5 x 11.7 in.) for the
multipurpose feeder
only.XX X
148 x 431.8 mm
(5.83 x 17 in.) to
140 x 297.2 mm
(5.51 x 11.7 in.) for the
duplex unit only.XX
7 3/4 Envelope
(Monarch)98.4 x 190.5 mm
(3.875 x 7.5 in.)XX X
10 Envelope104.8 x 241.3 mm
(4.12 x 9.5 in.)XX X
DL Envelope110 x 220 mm
(4.33 x 8.66 in.)XX X
C5 Envelope162 x 229 mm
(6.38 x 9.01 in.)XX X
Other Envelope98.4.7 x 431.8 mm
(3.8 x 17 in.) to
89 x 297 mm
(3.5 x 11.7 in.)XX X
1 The printer trays cannot distinguish between A5‑ and statement‑size paper when both sizes are loaded in the printer trays.
From the Size Sensing menu, specify which size you want the printer to detect. Load either A5‑ or statement‑size paper in
the paper trays, but not both.
2 This paper size is supported only when the source is non‑size sensing or when size sensing is disabled.
3 The printer trays cannot distinguish between B5‑ and Executive‑size paper when both sizes are loaded in the trays. From
the Size Sensing menu, specify which size you want the printer to detect. Load either B5‑ or Executive‑size paper in the
paper trays, but not both.
Supported paper types and weights
The printer engine supports 38–128 g/m2 (16–32 lb) paper weights.
Note: Labels, transparencies, envelopes, and card stock always print at reduced speed. Paper and specialty media guidelines 63
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							Paper typeStandard
500‑sheet trays
(Tray 1 and Tray
2)Multipurpose
trayOptional
500‑sheet
traysOptional
2,000‑sheet
dual input
traysOptional
2,000‑sheet
high capacity
feederDuplex unit
Paper
Card stock
TransparenciesX
Paper Labels
Bond
Letterhead
Envelopes XXXX X
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							Printing
This chapter covers printing, printer reports, and job cancelation. Selection and handling of paper and specialty media
can affect how reliably documents print. For more information, see “Avoiding jams” on page 152 and “Storing paper”
on page 60.
Printing a document
1From the printer control panel Paper menu, set the Paper Type and Paper Size to match the loaded paper.
2Send the print job:
For Windows users
aWith a document open, click File > Print.
bClick Properties, Preferences, Options, or Setup, and then adjust the settings as needed.
Note: To print on a specific size or type of paper, adjust the paper size or type settings to match the loaded
paper, or select the appropriate tray or feeder.
cClick OK, and then click Print.
For Macintosh users
aCustomize the settings as needed in the Page Setup dialog:
1With a document open, choose File > Page Setup.
2Choose a paper size or create a custom size to match the loaded paper.
3Click OK.
bCustomize the settings as needed in the Print dialog:
1With a document open, choose File > Print.
If necessary, click the disclosure triangle to see more options.
2From the Print dialog and pop‑up menus, adjust the settings as needed.
Note: To print on a specific paper type, adjust the paper type setting to match the loaded paper, or
select the appropriate tray or feeder.
3Click Print.
Printing on specialty media
Tips on using letterhead
Check with the manufacturer or vendor to determine whether the chosen preprinted letterhead is acceptable for laser
printers.
Placing paper in the trays
Page orientation is important when printing on letterhead. Use the following sections to determine which direction to
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							Source or processPrint side
Standard 500‑sheet trays
Optional 500‑sheet trays
Optional 2,000‑sheet dual input traysPreprinted letterhead design is placed faceup.
Optional 2,000‑sheet high capacity feeder Preprinted letterhead design is placed facedown.
Multipurpose tray (simplex printing) Preprinted letterhead design is placed facedown.
Duplex (two‑sided) printing from trays Preprinted letterhead design is placed facedown.
Sheet placement is faceup in the 2,000‑sheet high capacity feeder and the
multipurpose feeder.
Orienting the paper for long‑ or short‑edge printing
Paper trays
Short‑edge orientationLong‑edge orientation
With finisher
With finisher
Without finisherWithout finisher
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							High capacity feeder
Short‑edge orientation without finisherLong‑edge orientation with finisher
Simplex (one-sided) printing
ABC
Simplex (one-sided) printing
ABC
Duplex (two-sided) printing
ABC
Duplex (two-sided) printing
Multipurpose tray
Simplex (one-sided) printingDuplex (two-sided) printing
Tips on using transparencies
Print samples on the transparencies being considered for use before buying large quantities.
Feed transparencies from the standard tray or the multipurpose feeder.
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							Use transparencies designed specifically for laser printers. Transparencies must be able to withstand temperatures
of 230°C (446°F) without melting, discoloring, offsetting, or releasing hazardous emissions.
To prevent print quality problems, avoid getting fingerprints on the transparencies.
Before loading transparencies, fan the stack to prevent sheets from sticking together.
We recommend Lexmark transparencies. For ordering information, see the Lexmark Web site at
www.lexmark.com.
Tips on using envelopes
Print samples on the envelopes being considered for use before buying large quantities.
Use envelopes designed specifically for laser printers. Check with the manufacturer or vendor to ensure that the
envelopes can withstand temperatures up to 220°C (446°F) without sealing, wrinkling, curling excessively, or
releasing hazardous emissions.
For best performance, use envelopes made from 90 g/m2 (24 lb bond) paper or 25% cotton. All‑cotton envelopes
must not exceed 70 g/m
2 (20 lb bond) weight.
Use only new envelopes from undamaged packages.
To optimize performance and minimize jams, do not use envelopes that:
–Have excessive curl or twist
–Are stuck together or damaged in any way
–Have windows, holes, perforations, cutouts, or embossing
–Have metal clasps, string ties, or folding bars
–Have an interlocking design
–Have postage stamps attached
–Have any exposed adhesive when the flap is in the sealed or closed position
–Have bent corners
–Have rough, cockle, or laid finishes
Adjust the width guides to fit the width of the envelopes.
Note: A combination of high humidity (over 60%) and the high printing temperature may wrinkle or seal envelopes.
Tips on using labels
Note: This printer is intended for occasional paper label printing only.
For more information on label printing, characteristics, and design, see the Card Stock & Label Guide at
http://support.lexmark.com.
Do not load labels together with paper or transparencies in the same source; mixing media can cause feeding
problems.
From the Paper menu, set the Paper Type to Labels.
Do not use labels with slick backing material.
Use labels that can withstand temperatures of 230°C (446°F) without sealing, excessive curling, wrinkling, or
releasing hazardous emissions.
Use full label sheets. Partial sheets may cause labels to peel off during printing, resulting in a jam. Partial sheets
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							Do not use labels with exposed adhesive.
Do not print within 1 mm (0.04 inches) of the edge of the label, of the perforations, or between die‑cuts of the
label.
Be sure adhesive backing does not reach to the sheet edge. Zone coating of the adhesive at least 1 mm (0.04 inches)
away from edges is recommended. Adhesive material contaminates the printer and could void the warranty.
If zone coating of the adhesive is not possible, remove a 1.6 mm (0.06 inches) strip on the leading and driver edge,
and then use a non‑oozing adhesive.
Portrait orientation works best, especially when printing bar codes.
Tips on using card stock
Card stock is heavy, single‑ply specialty media. Many of its variable characteristics, such as moisture content, thickness,
and texture, can significantly impact print quality. Print samples on the card stock being considered for use before
buying large quantities.
From the Paper menu, set the Paper Type to Card Stock.
Select the appropriate Paper Texture setting.
Be aware that preprinting, perforation, and creasing may significantly affect the print quality and cause jams or
other paper handling problems.
Check with the manufacturer or vendor to ensure the card stock can withstand temperatures up to 220°C (446°F)
without releasing hazardous emissions.
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 grain short card stock when possible.
Printing confidential and other held jobs
Holding jobs in the printer
When sending a job to the printer, you can specify that you want the printer to hold the job in memory until you start
the job from the printer control panel. All print jobs that can be initiated by the user at the printer are called held jobs.
Note: Confidential, Verify, Reserve, and Repeat print jobs may be deleted if the printer requires extra memory to
process additional held jobs.
Job typeDescription
Confidential When you send a Confidential print job to the printer, you must create a PIN from
the computer. The PIN must be four digits using the numbers 0–9. The job is held
in printer memory until you enter the PIN from the printer control panel and
choose to print or delete the job.
Verify When you send a Verify print job, the printer prints one copy and holds the
remaining copies in printer memory. Verify lets you examine the first copy to see
if it is satisfactory before printing the remaining copies. Once all copies are printed,
the job is automatically deleted from printer memory.
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							Job typeDescription
Reserve When you send a Reserve print job, the printer does not print the job immediately.
It stores the job in memory so you can print the job later. The job is held in memory
until you delete it from the Held Jobs menu.
Repeat When you send a Repeat print job, the printer prints all requested copies of the
job and stores the job in memory so you can print additional copies later. You can
print additional copies as long as the job remains stored in memory.
Other types of held jobs include:
Profiles from various sources including Lexmark Document Solutions Suite (LDSS)
Forms from a kiosk
Bookmarks
Jobs not printed, which are called parked jobs
Printing confidential and other held jobs
Note: Confidential and Verify print jobs are automatically deleted from memory after they print. Repeat and Reserve
jobs continue to be held in the printer until you choose to delete them.
For Windows Users
1
With a document open, click File > Print.
2Click Properties, Preferences, Options, or Setup.
3Click Other Options, and then click Print and Hold.
4Select your job type (Confidential, Repeat, Reserve, or Verify), and then assign a user name. For a confidential job,
also enter a four‑digit PIN.
5Click OK or Print, and then go to the printer to release the job.
6From the printer control panel, press the up or down arrow button until Held jobs appears, and then press
.
7Press the up or down arrow button until  appears next to your user name, and then press .
8Press the up or down arrow button until  appears next to the job type or job name, and then press .
If you selected a job name, proceed to step 11 on page 71.
9After selecting your job type, use the keypad to enter your PIN.
If you enter an invalid PIN, the Invalid PIN screen appears.
To re‑enter the PIN, make sure Try again appears, and then press .
To cancel the PIN, press the up or down arrow button until Cancel appears, and then press . Printing70
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