Lexmark X 950 User Manual

Loading paper and specialty media
Setting the paper size and type
The Paper Size setting is automatically sensed according to the position of the paper guides in each tray except
the multipurpose feeder. The Paper Size setting for the multipurpose feeder must be set manually from the
Paper Size menu. The Paper Type setting must be set manually for all trays that do not contain plain paper.
From the home screen navigate to:
 > Paper Menu > Paper Size/Type > select a tray > select the paper size or type >...

CAUTION—POTENTIAL INJURY: To reduce the risk of equipment instability, load each paper drawer or
tray separately. Keep all other drawers or trays closed until needed.
1Pull the tray out.
Notice the size indicators at the bottom of the tray. Use these indicators to help position the length and
width guides.
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2Squeeze and then slide the width guide to the correct position for the paper size loaded.
3Squeeze and then slide the length guide to the correct position for the paper size loaded.
Note: The length guide has a locking device. To unlock, slide the button on top of the length guide down.
To lock, slide the button up when a length has been selected.
4Flex the sheets back and forth to loosen them. Do not fold or crease the paper. Straighten the edges on a
level surface.
5Load the paper stack with the...

Notes:
Place print side facedown for duplex printing.
Place pre-punched paper with the holes toward the front of the tray.
Place letterheads with the header on the left side of the tray.
Make sure the paper is below the maximum fill line located on the edge of the paper tray.
Warning—Potential Damage: Overloading the tray can cause paper jams and possible printer damage.
6Insert the tray.
7From the printer control panel, verify the Paper Size and Paper Type setting for the tray based on the paper
you...

CAUTION—POTENTIAL INJURY: To reduce the risk of equipment instability, load each paper drawer or
tray separately. Keep all other drawers or trays closed until needed.
1Pull the tray out.
2Squeeze and then slide the length guide to the correct position for the paper size you are loading.
3Flex the sheets back and forth to loosen them. Do not fold or crease the paper. Straighten the edges on a
level surface.
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4Load the paper stack with the recommended print side faceup.
Notes:
Place print side facedown for duplex printing.
Place pre-punched paper with the holes toward the front of the tray.
Place letterheads faceup with the header on the left side of the tray.
Place letterheads facedown with the header on the right side of the tray for duplex printing.
Make sure the paper is below the maximum fill line located on the edge of the paper tray.
Warning—Potential Damage: Overloading the tray can cause paper jams...

Loading the 2000‑sheet high‑capacity feeder
The high‑capacity feeder can hold up to 2,000 sheets of letter‑, A4‑, and legal‑size paper (80 g/m2 or 20 lb).
1Pull the tray out.
2Adjust the width guide as necessary.
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3Flex the sheets back and forth to loosen them. Do not fold or crease the paper. Straighten the edges on a
level surface.
4Load paper into the tray with the print side faceup.
Note: Make sure the paper is below the maximum fill line located on the edge of the paper tray.
Overloading the tray can cause paper jams and possible printer damage.
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Notes:
Place pre-punched paper with the holes toward the front of the tray.
Place letterheads faceup with the header on the left side of the tray.
Place letterheads facedown with the header on the right side of the tray for duplex printing.
5Insert the tray.
Loading the multipurpose feeder
The multipurpose feeder can hold several sizes and types of print media, such as transparencies, labels, card
stock, and envelopes. It can be used for single-page or manual printing, or as an additional tray.
The...

2For paper or specialty media that is longer than letter-size paper, gently pull the extension until it is fully
extended.
3Flex the sheets of paper or specialty media back and forth to loosen them. Do not fold or crease them.
Straighten the edges on a level surface.
Paper
Envelopes
Transparencies
Note: Avoid scratching or touching the print side.
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