Lexmark X203n User Manual

Specify a unit of measurement
1Make sure the printer is on and Ready appears.
2From the printer control panel, press .
Paper Menu appears.
3Press .
4Press the arrow buttons until Universal Setup appears, and then press .
5Press the arrow buttons until Units of Measure appears, and then press .
6Press the arrow buttons until the correct unit of measure appears, and then press .
Submitting Changes appears, followed by the Universal Setup menu.
Specify the paper height and width
Defining a specific height...

Loading the paper tray
Do not load the paper tray while a job prints or while Busy appears on the display. Doing so may cause a paper jam.
1Pull the paper tray completely out.
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2Squeeze the width guide tabs on the right guide as shown, and slide the width guides to the sides of the tray. The
width guides move in unison.
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3Squeeze the length guide tabs together as shown, and then slide the length guide to the correct position for the
paper size. Use the size indicators on the bottom of the tray to help position the guide.
If you are loading a longer size of paper, then squeeze the length guide tab and slide the length guide backward to
the correct position for the paper size. The tray extends backward as shown.
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4Flex the sheets back and forth to loosen them, and then fan them. Do not fold or crease the paper. Straighten the
edges on a level surface.
5Load the paper stack toward the back of the tray as shown with the recommended print side facedown.
Note: The maximum fill line on the side of the width guide indicates the maximum height for loading paper. Do
not overload the tray.
Load letterhead with the print side facedown and the top edge of the sheet toward the front of the tray.
LETTERHEAD
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6Squeeze the width guide tabs on the right guide, and then slide the width guides to lightly touch the side of the
stack.
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7Insert the paper tray.
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8If the paper type you loaded differs from the type that was previously loaded in the tray, then change the Paper
Type setting for the tray.
Using the manual feeder
The manual feeder can feed only one sheet of paper at a time. You can use the manual feeder to quickly print on paper
types or sizes that are not...

3Push the paper further into the manual feeder until the printer pulls it in.
Warning—Potential Damage: Do not force the paper into the feeder. Forcing the paper causes jams.
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Notes:
Load letterhead faceup, with the top of the sheet entering first.
Load envelopes with the flap side down and with the stamp area as shown.
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Paper capacities
Paper typePaper trayManual feeder
Paper
1250 sheets 1 sheet
Labels
250 sheets 1 sheet
Transparencies50 1
Envelopes X1
1 Based on 75 g/m2 (20 lb) paper
2 Single-sided paper labels designed for laser printers are supported for occasional use: no more than 20 pages of labels a
month. Vinyl, pharmacy, and dual-web labels are not supported.
The standard exit bin capacity is 150 sheets, based on 75 g/m2 (20 lb) paper.
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Paper and specialty media guidelines
Paper guidelines
Selecting the correct paper or specialty media reduces printing problems. For the best print quality, try a sample of the
paper or specialty media before buying large quantities.
Paper characteristics
The following paper characteristics affect print quality and reliability. Consider these characteristics when evaluating
new paper stock.
Weight
The paper tray can automatically feed paper weights up to 90 g/m2 (24 lb bond) grain long paper. The manual...

Fiber content
Most high‑quality xerographic paper is made from 100% chemically treated pulped wood. This content provides the
paper with a high degree of stability resulting in fewer paper feeding problems and better print quality. Paper containing
fibers such as cotton can negatively affect paper handling.
Unacceptable paper
The following paper types are not recommended for use with the printer:
Chemically treated papers used to make copies without carbon paper, also known as carbonless papers,...

Preprinted papers such as letterhead must be able to withstand temperatures up to 225°C (437°F) without melting or
releasing hazardous emissions.
Using recycled paper and other office papers
As an environmentally conscious company, Lexmark supports the use of recycled office paper produced specifically for
use in laser (electrophotographic) printers. In 1998, Lexmark presented to the US government a study demonstrating
that recycled paper produced by major mills in the US fed as well as non-recycled...