Lexmark X 950 User Manual

							Paper type 520‑she
et tray2,000‑s
heet
drawerMP
feederManual
paperManual
envelopeDuplex ADF Scanner
glass
Paper
Plain
Bond
Glossy
Colored
Letterhead
Light
Heavy
Preprinted
Recycled
X
Heavy GlossyXX
Custom Type [x]
Rough/CottonXX
Rough Envelope
Card stockXXX
TransparenciesXXX
Labels
Paper
Vinyl
XXX
Envelopes X XXXX
Finisher
Use this table to determine the possible exit destinations of print jobs which use supported paper types and
weights. The paper capacity of each exit bin is listed in parentheses. Paper capacity estimations are calculated
based on 75 g/m
2 (20 lb) paper.
The finisher standard bin supports 60–300 g/m
2 (16–80 lb) paper weights, bin 1 supports 60–220 g/m2 (16–
60 lb) paper weights, and bin 2 (booklet‑maker) supports 60–90 g/m
2 (16–24 lb) paper weights plus one
additional cover weighted up to 220 g/m
2 (60 lb).
Paper type Standard
500‑sheet binSecond exit bin Bin 1 Bin 2 Bin 3
Plain paper
Card stockX
Transparency
RecycledXX
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							Paper type Standard
500‑sheet binSecond exit bin Bin 1 Bin 2 Bin 3
Glossy
X
Heavy glossy
X
Labels
XX X
Vinyl labels X X X X X
Bond
EnvelopeXX X
Rough envelope
XX X
Letterhead
Preprinted
Colored paper
Light paper
Heavy paperX
Rough/Cotton
Custom Type [x]
Supported finishing features
4
1
2
3
1Finisher standard bin
2Finisher bin 1
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							3Finisher bin 2 (booklet‑maker)
4Paper transport
Notes:
The finisher shown is the booklet finisher. Bin 2 is available only when the booklet finisher is installed.
All paper tray capacities are based on 75‑g/m2 (20‑lb) paper.
Paper transport
The paper capacity is 50 sheets.
Finishing options are not supported in this bin.
Envelopes are routed here.
Universal paper is routed here when it is longer than 483 mm (19 inches) or shorter than 148 mm (6 inches).
Finisher standard bin
The paper capacity is 500 sheets.
Envelopes and executive‑size paper are not supported in this bin.
Finishing options are not supported in this bin.
Bin 1
The paper capacity is 3,000 sheets when the standard 
finisher is installed.
The paper capacity is 1,500 sheets when the booklet finisher is installed.
Size
Punch*Offset Single/Double staple Double dual staple
A3
A4
A5XXXX
Executive
X
Folio X
X
JIS B4
X
JIS B5
X
Legal X
X
Letter
* For the Universal paper size, the finishing edge must be at least 9 in. (229 mm) for a 3‑hole punch and 10 in.
(254 mm) for a 4‑hole punch.
Punch—Select from two‑, three‑, or four‑hole punch
Single staple—Use only one staple
Double staple—Use two staples
Double dual staple—Use two sets of two staples. This setting is supported only for widths between 8 in. (203 mm)
and 12 in. (297 mm) with lengths between 7 in. (182 mm) and 17 in. (432 mm).
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							Size
Punch*Offset Single/Double staple Double dual staple
Statement X X X
Ta b l o i dX
Universal
Envelopes (any size) X X X X
* For the Universal paper size, the finishing edge must be at least 9 in. (229 mm) for a 3‑hole punch and 10 in.
(254 mm) for a 4‑hole punch.
Punch—Select from two‑, three‑, or four‑hole punch
Single staple—Use only one staple
Double staple—Use two staples
Double dual staple—Use two sets of two staples. This setting is supported only for widths between 8 in. (203 mm)
and 12 in. (297 mm) with lengths between 7 in. (182 mm) and 17 in. (432 mm).
Bin 2 (booklet‑maker)
Bin 2 is available only when the booklet finisher is installed. The paper capacity of bin 2 (booklet‑maker) is 270
sheets or 18 sets of 15‑sheet booklets.
Size Bi fold Booklet fold Saddle staple
A3
A4 (only SEF)
A5 X X X
Executive X X X
SRA3
12 x 18
Folio
JIS B4
JIS B5 X X X
Legal
Letter (only SEF)
Statement X X X
Ta b l o i d
Universal X X X
SEF—The paper is loaded in the short edge orientation. The short edge of the paper enters the printer first.
Bi fold—Each page is individually folded and stacked separately.
Booklet fold—A multiple-page job is folded along the center into a single booklet.
Saddle staple—A booklet‑fold print job is stapled along the center fold.
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							Size Bi fold Booklet fold Saddle staple
Envelopes (any size) X X X
SEF—The paper is loaded in the short edge orientation. The short edge of the paper enters the printer first.
Bi fold—Each page is individually folded and stacked separately.
Booklet fold—A multiple-page job is folded along the center into a single booklet.
Saddle staple—A booklet‑fold print job is stapled along the center fold.
Setting the finisher exit bin
1From the home screen, navigate to:
 > Paper Menu > Bin setup > Output bin
2Select a bin, and then touch Submit.
Notes:
This feature is available only when a finisher is installed.
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							Printing
The selection and handling of paper and specialty media can 
affect how reliably documents print. For more
information, see 
“Avoiding jams” on page 262 and “Storing paper” on page 77.
Printing a document
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
a
With a document open, click File > Print.
bClick Properties, Preferences, Options, or Setup.
cAdjust settings as necessary.
dClick OK > Print.
For Macintosh users
a
Customize 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 in black and white
From the home screen, navigate to:
 > Settings > Print Settings > Quality Menu > Print Mode > Black Only > Submit
Adjusting toner darkness
1Type the printer IP address into the address 
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							If you do not know the IP address of the printer, 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 and locate the IP address in the TCP/IP section.
2Click Settings > Print Settings > Quality Menu > Toner Darkness.
3Adjust the toner darkness setting.
4Click Submit.
Using Max Speed and Max Yield
The Max Speed and Max Yield settings let you choose between a faster print speed or a higher toner yield.
Max Yield is the factory default setting.
Max Speed—Prints in color unless Black Only is selected in the driver. Prints in black only if the Black Only
driver setting is selected.
Max Yield—Switches from black to color based on the color content found on each page. Frequent color
mode switching can result in slower printing if the content of pages is mixed.
Using the Embedded Web Server
1
Type the printer IP address into the address field of your Web browser.
If you do not know the IP address of the printer, 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 and locate the IP address in the TCP/IP section.
2Click 
Configuration > Print Settings > Setup Menu.
3From the Printer Usage list, select Max Speed or Max Yield.
4Click Submit.
Using the printer control panel
1
Navigate to:
 > Settings > Print Settings > Setup Menu
2From the Printer Usage list, select Max Speed or Max Yield.
3To u c h  Submit.
Printing from a mobile device
For the list of supported mobile devices and to download a compatible mobile printing application, visit
http://lexmark.com/mobile.
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							Printing from a flash drive
Printing from a flash drive
Notes:
Before printing an encrypted PDF file, enter the file password from the printer control panel.
You cannot print files for which you do not have printing permissions.
1Insert a flash drive into the USB port.
Notes:
If you insert the flash drive when the printer requires attention, such as when a jam has occurred,
then the printer ignores the flash drive.
If you insert the flash drive while the printer is processing other print jobs, then Busy appears. After
these print jobs are processed, you may need to view the held jobs list to print documents from the
flash drive.
Warning—Potential Damage: Do not touch the USB cable, any network adapter, any connector, the
memory device, or the printer in the areas shown while actively printing, reading, or writing from the
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							2From the printer control panel, touch the document you want to print.
3Touch the arrows to increase the number of copies to print, and then touch Print.
Notes:
Do not remove the 
flash drive from the USB port until the document has 
finished printing.
If you leave the flash drive in the printer after leaving the initial USB menu screen, then you can still
print files from the flash drive as held jobs.
Supported 
flash drives and 
file types
Flash driveFile type
Lexar JumpDrive 2.0 Pro (256MB, 512MB, or 1GB sizes)
SanDisk Cruzer Mini (256MB, 512MB, or 1GB sizes)
Notes:
Hi‑Speed USB flash drives must support the full‑speed standard. Devices
supporting only USB low‑speed capabilities are not supported.
USB flash drives must support the File Allocation Table (FAT) system. Devices
formatted with New Technology File System (NTFS) or any other 
file system are not
supported.Documents:
.pdf
.xps
.html
Images:
.dcx
.gif
.JPEG or .jpg
.bmp
.pcx
.TIFF or .tif
.png
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							Printing on specialty media
Tips on using letterhead
Use letterhead designed specifically for laser/LED printers.
Print samples on the letterhead being considered for use before buying large quantities.
Before loading letterhead, flex the sheets to prevent them from sticking together.
Page orientation is important when printing on letterhead.
Source Print side Paper orientation
Standard and optional trays (simplex printing) Preprinted letterhead
design is placed faceup.When feeding short edge, the
top edge of the sheet with the
logo is placed at the right side
of the tray.
When feeding long‑edge, the
letter head should go to the
rear of the printer.
Standard and optional trays (duplex printing) Preprinted letterhead
design is placed
facedown.The top edge of the sheet with
the logo is placed at the right
side of the tray.
Multipurpose feeder (simplex printing) Preprinted letterhead
design is placed
facedown.The top edge of the sheet with
the logo should enter the
multipurpose feeder first.
Multipurpose feeder (duplex printing) Preprinted letterhead
design is placed faceup.The top edge of the sheet with
the logo should enter the
multipurpose feeder last.
Note: Check with the manufacturer or vendor to determine whether the chosen preprinted letterhead is
acceptable for laser/LED printers.
Tips on using transparencies
Print samples on the transparencies being considered for use before buying large quantities.
Feed transparencies from the standard tray or from the multipurpose feeder.
From the Paper menu, set the Paper Type to Transparency.
Use transparencies designed specifically for laser/LED 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, 
flex the stack to prevent sheets from sticking together.
We recommend Lexmark transparencies. For ordering information, see the Lexmark Web site at
www.lexmark.com. Printing90