Lexmark X 950 User Manual

4Push the paper pick tab, and then load the paper or specialty media. Slide the stack gently into the
multipurpose feeder until it comes to a stop, and then release the paper pick tab.
Warning—Potential Damage: Pulling the paper out, without pushing the paper pick tab 
first, may cause
jams or the paper pick tab to break.
Load paper and transparencies with the recommended print side facedown and the long edge entering
the printer first.
For duplex letterhead printing, place the letterhead faceup and the...

5Adjust the width guide to lightly touch the edge of the stack. Make sure the paper or specialty media fits
loosely in the multipurpose feeder, lies flat, and is not bent or wrinkled.
6From the printer control panel, set the Paper Size and Paper Type for the multipurpose feeder (MP Feeder
Size and MP Feeder Type) based on the paper or specialty media loaded.
Linking and unlinking trays
When one linked tray becomes empty, paper feeds from the next linked tray. We recommend giving all custom
paper, such as...

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 [x] for each of the custom paper types loaded into the printer.
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, then you can:
View the IP address on the printer control panel in the TCP/IP section under the Networks/Ports menu.
Print a network setup page or the menu settings pages...

Paper and specialty media guide
Notes:
Make sure that the paper size, type, and weight are set correctly on the computer or on the printer
control panel.
Flex, fan, and straighten specialty media before loading them.
The printer may print at a reduced speed to prevent damage to the fuser.
For more information on card stock and labels, see the Card Stock & Label Guide on the Lexmark
support Web site at 
http://support.lexmark.com.
Paper guidelines
Paper characteristics
The following paper characteristics...

Store paper in its original wrapper in the same environment as the printer for 24 to 48 hours before printing.
Extend the time to 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 60–135 g/m
2...

Selecting preprinted forms and letterhead
Use these guidelines when selecting preprinted forms and letterhead:
Use grain long for 60 to 90 g/m2 (16 to 24 lb) weight 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 190°C (374°F) without melting or releasing...

Lexmark does not endorse specific suppliers, although a converter’s product list for special applications is
maintained. However, the following paper choice guidelines will help alleviate the environmental impact of
printing:
1Minimize paper consumption.
2Be selective about the origin of wood fiber. Buy from suppliers who carry certifications such as the Forestry
Stewardship Council (FSC) or the Program for the Endorsement of Forest 
Certification (PEFC). These
certifications guarantee that the paper...

Supported paper sizes, types, and weights
The following tables provide information on standard and optional paper sources and the sizes, types, and
weights of paper they support.
Note: To use a paper size that is unlisted, 
configure a Universal paper size.
Supported paper sizes
Paper size and dimension520‑shee
t tray2,000‑sheet
drawerMP
feederManual
paperManual
envelopeDuplex ADFScanner
glass
A4
210 x 297 mm
(8.27 x 11.7 in.)
11, 62, 62, 6X2, 5, 6(1, 4, 6) &
(2, 4, 5)
A5
148 x 210 mm
(5.83 x 8.27 in.)1,...

Paper size and dimension520‑shee
t tray2,000‑sheet
drawerMP
feederManual
paperManual
envelopeDuplex ADFScanner
glass
A3
297 x 420 mm
(11.69 x 16.54 in.)
1X22X211, 3, 4
SRA3
320 x 450 mm
(12.59 x 17.71 in.)XXXXX
11x17
279 x 432 mm (11 x 17 in.)
1X22X211, 3, 4
12 x 18
305 x 457 mm (12 x 18 in.)XXXXX
Oficio (México)
216 x 340 mm (8.5 x 13.4 in.)
2X22X222
Folio
216 x 330 mm (8.5 x 13 in.)1X22X21, 2,
3, 4(2, 4) & (1,
3)
Statement
140 x 216 mm (5.5 x 8.5 in.)1, 5X2, 52, 5X2, 51, 4,
5, 61, 4, 5, 6
Universal...

Paper size and dimension520‑shee
t tray2,000‑sheet
drawerMP
feederManual
paperManual
envelopeDuplex ADFScanner
glass
9 Envelope
98 x 226 mm
(3.875 x 8.9 in.)XX XXXXXX
Com 10 Envelope
105 x 241 mm (4.12 x 9.5 in.)XX
2X2XXX
DL Envelope
110 x 220 mm
(4.33 x 8.66 in.)XX
2X2XXX
C5 Envelope
162 x 229 mm
(6.38 x 9.01 in.)XX
2X2XXX
B5 Envelope
176 x 250 mm
(6.93 x 9.84 in.)XX XXXXXX
Other Envelope
7
76.22 x 76.22 mm (3 x 3 in.)
up to 296.93 x 427.48 mm
(11.69 x 16.83 in.)XX XXXXXX
1 Source supports size with...