Lexmark X204n User Manual

Supported paper sizes, types, and weights
The following tables provide information on standard and optional paper sources and the types of paper they support.
Note: For an unlisted paper size, select the closest larger listed size.
For information on card stock and labels, see the Card Stock & Label Guide.
Paper types and weights supported by the printer
The printer engine and manual feeder support 60–90 g/m2 (16–24 lb) paper weights. The ADF supports 60–105 g/m2
(16‑28 lb paper). Short grain paper less...

Paper size1DimensionsPaper tray (250 sheets)Manual feeder (1 sheet)
A4210 x 297 mm (8.3 x 11.7 in.)
A52148 x 210 mm (5.8 x 8.3 in.)
Executive184 x 267 mm (7.3 x 10.5 in.)
Folio216 x 330 mm (8.5 x 13 in.)
JIS B52182 x 257 mm (7.2 x 10.1 in.)
Legal216 x 356 mm (8.5 x 14 in.)
Letter216 x 279 mm (8.5 x 11 in.)
Oficio216 x 340 mm (8.5 x 13.4 in.)
Statement2140 x 216 mm (5.5 x 8.5 in.)
Universal76.2 x 127 mm (3 x 5 in.) up to
216 x 356 mm (8.5 x 14 in.)X3
B5 Envelope176 x 250 mm (6.9 x 9.8 in.)X
C5 Envelope162...

Printing
This chapter covers printing, printer reports, and job cancelation. Selection and handling of paper and specialty media
can affect how reliably documents print. For more information, see “Avoiding jams” on page 136 and “Storing paper”
on page 40.
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
aWith a document open, click File > Print.
bClick Properties, Preferences, Options, or...

3Flip the printed document, and then load it in the paper tray as shown.
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4Send the second page of the print job.
Printing specialty documents
Tips on using letterhead
Use letterhead designed specifically for laser printers.
Print samples on the letterhead being considered for use before buying large quantities.
Before loading letterhead, fan the stack to prevent sheets from sticking together.
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When printing on transparencies:
Feed transparencies from the standard 250‑sheet tray or the manual feeder.
Use transparencies designed specifically for laser printers. Check with the manufacturer or vendor to ensure
transparencies are able to withstand temperatures up to 190°C (374°F) without melting, discoloring, offsetting, or
releasing hazardous emissions.
Note: Transparencies can be printed at a temperature up to 200°C (392°F) if Transparency Weight is set to
Heavy and Transparency Texture is set to...

Tips on using labels
Print samples on the labels being considered for use before buying large quantities.
Note: Use only paper label sheets. Vinyl, pharmacy, and dual‑sided labels are not supported.
For detailed information on label printing, characteristics, and design, see the Card Stock & Label Guide available on
the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com/publications.
When printing on labels:
Use labels only in the paper tray or manual feeder. Do not use labels in the ADF.
Use labels designed...

Printing information pages
See “Printing a menu settings page” on page 22 and “Printing a network setup page” on page 22 for more information
on printing these pages.
Printing a font sample list
To print samples of the fonts currently available for your printer:
1Make sure the printer is on and Ready appears.
2From the printer control panel, press .
3Press the arrow buttons until Reports appears, and then press .
4Press the arrow buttons until Print Fonts appears, and then press .
5Press the arrow...

In Windows XP:
1Click Start.
2From Printers and Faxes, double‑click the printer icon.
3Select the job to cancel.
4From the keyboard, press Delete.
From the Windows taskbar:
When you send a job to print, a small printer icon appears in the right corner of the taskbar.
1Double‑click the printer icon.
A list of print jobs appears in the printer window.
2Select a job to cancel.
3From the keyboard, press Delete.
For Macintosh users
In Mac OS X version 10.5:
1From the Apple menu, choose System Preferences....

Copying
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Use the scanner glass for single pages, small items (such as postcards
or photos), transparencies, photo paper, or thin media (such as
magazine clippings).
Making copies
Making a quick copy
1Load an original document faceup, short edge first into the ADF or facedown on the scanner glass.
Note: Do not load postcards, photos, small items,...

5From the printer control panel, press .
6Press  to return to Ready.
Copying using the scanner glass
1Place an original document facedown on the scanner glass in the upper left corner.
2From the printer control panel, press the Copy button, or use the keypad to enter the number of copies.
3Change the copy settings as needed.
4From the printer control panel, press .
5Place the next document on the scanner glass, and then press 1 on the keypad. Otherwise, press 2 on the keypad.
6Press  to return to Ready....