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 > Submit
Configuring Universal paper settings
The Universal Paper Size is a user‑
defined setting that lets you print on paper sizes that are not preset in the
printer menus. Set paper size to Universal for the 
specified tray when the size you want is not available from
the Paper Size menu. Then specify all of the following Universal size settings for your paper:
Units of Measure
Portrait Width
Portrait Height
The following are the supported Universal sizes:
76.2–296.93 x 76.2–1219.2 mm (3–11.69 x 3–48 inches)
297.18–320.29 x 76.2–609.6 mm (11.70–12.61 x 3–24 inches)
320.55–609.6 x 76.2–320.29 mm (12.62–24 x 3–12.61 inches)
609.85–1219.2 x 76.2–296.93 mm (24.01–48 x 3–11.69 inches)
1From the home screen, navigate to:
 > Paper Menu > Universal Setup > Units of Measure > select a unit of measure
2To u c h  Portrait Width or Portrait Height.
3Select the width or height, and then touch Submit.
Loading the standard or optional 520‑sheet tray
The printer has one standard 520‑sheet tray (Tray 1), and may have one or more optional 520‑sheet trays. All
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							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.
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							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 loaded.
Loading the optional 850‑ and 1,150‑sheet trays
The 850‑ and 1,150‑sheet trays support the same paper sizes and types, and require the same process for
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							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 and possible printer damage.
5Insert the tray.
6From the printer control panel, verify the Paper Size and Paper Type setting for the tray based on the paper
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							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 multipurpose feeder can hold approximately:
100 sheets of 75‑g/m2 (20‑lb) paper
10 envelopes
75 transparencies
The multipurpose feeder accepts paper or specialty media within the following dimensions:
Width—89 mm (3.5 in.) to 229 mm (9.02 in.)
Length—127 mm (5 in.) to 1270 mm (50 in.)
Note: Maximum width and length can be applied only to short-edge feeding.
Note: Do not add or remove paper or specialty media when the printer is printing from the multipurpose
feeder or when the printer control panel indicator light is blinking. Doing so may cause a jam.
1Pull down the multipurpose feeder door.
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							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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