Lexmark X342n User Manual

							Loading paper in the paper tray
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Squeeze and adjust the paper guides until they lightly touch the side of the stack of paper. 
Note:Do not push the paper guides far enough to cause the materials to warp. Incorrect 
adjustments may cause paper jams.
8Close the paper tray.
Note:The paper level indicator, on the front of the paper tray, shows the amount of paper 
currently in the tray.
Note:If you experience problems with the paper feed, use the manual feeder. For more 
information, see Loading paper in the manual feeder on page 32.
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							Loading paper in the manual feeder
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Loading paper in the manual feeder
Use the manual feeder to print transparencies, labels, envelopes, or card stock. You may also use 
the manual feeder to make short runs of paper types or sizes that are not currently loaded in the 
paper tray.
For information on acceptable print media to use in the manual feeder, see Loading various paper 
types on page 33. 
1Make sure:
You use paper designed for laser printers.
The paper is not used or damaged.
If you are using specialty paper, you follow the instructions that came with it.
You do not force paper into the MFP.
Set the correct paper type and size in the control panel, or using the computer. For 
more information, see Setting the paper type and size.
2Place a single sheet of paper face-up with the leading edge first into the center of the manual 
feeder, and adjust the paper guides to the paper width.
The MFP automatically engages the print media.
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							Loading various paper types
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Loading various paper types
Size (mm/in.)
Input source/capacity1
250–sheet paper 
tray
Manual feeder
550–sheet paper 
tray (optional)
Plain paper
Letter (215.9 x 279/8.5 x 11) 
A4 (210 x 297/8.27 x 11.69)
Folio (215.9 x 330.2/8.5 x 13)
Legal (215.9 x 355.6/8.5 x 14)
Executive (184.2 x 266.7/7.25 x 10.5)
JISB5 (182 x 257/7.2 x 10)
Statement (140 x 216/5.5 x 8.5)
A5 (148 x 210/5.83 x 8.27)Yes/250 Yes/1 Yes/550
Envelopes
2
No. 9 (98.4 x 225.4/3.88 x 8.88)
No. 10 (104.8 x 241.3/4.12 x 9.5) 
DL (110 x 220/4.33 x 8.66)
C5 (162 x 229/6.38 x 9.02)
B5 (176 x 250/6.93 x 9.84)
No. 7 3/4 (98.4 x 190.4/3.88 x 7.5)No/0 Yes/1 No/0
Paper labels
3
Letter (215.9 x 279/8.5 x 11)
A4 (210 x 297/8.27 x 11.69)No/0 Yes/1 No/0
Transparency films
Letter (215.9 x 279/8.5 x 11)
A4 (210 x 297/8.27 x 11.69)Ye s / 5 0 Ye s / 1 Ye s / 5 0
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							Loading various paper types
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Warning:Using unsupported media sizes may damage the MFP.
Card stock4
Letter (215.9 x 279/8.5 x 11) 
A4 (210 x 297/8.27 x 11.69)
Folio (215.9 x 330.2/8.5 x 13)
Legal (215.9 x 355.6/8.5 x 14)
Executive (184.2 x 266.7/7.25 x 10.5)
JISB5 (182 x 257/7.2 x 10)
Statement (140 x 216/5.5 x 8.5)
A5 (148 x 210/5.83 x 8.27)No/0 Yes/1 No/0
1 Maximum capacity may be reduced depending on paper thickness.
2 Feed envelopes one sheet at a time through the manual feeder.
3 The MFP is intended for occasional paper label printing only. Feed one sheet at a time through the manual 
feeder. Do not use vinyl labels with the MFP.
4 Feed card stock one sheet at a time through the manual feeder. It must exit through the rear output slot. 
Individual postcard sizes, such as 4 x 6, are not supported. Lexmark recommends full-sized sheets of 
postcard stock designed for laser printers.
Size (mm/in.)
Input source/capacity1
250–sheet paper 
tray
Manual feeder
550–sheet paper 
tray (optional)
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							Setting the paper type and size
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Setting the paper type and size
Using the control panel
1Press Menu. 
2Press   or   repeatedly until PAPER SETUP appears on the top line of the display, and 
then press  .
3Press   or   repeatedly until Size/Type appears on the top line of the display, and then 
press .
4Press   or   repeatedly until the paper source you want to use appears. 
5Press .
6Press   or   repeatedly until the paper size you want to use is selected, and then press  .
7Press   or   repeatedly until the paper type you want to use is selected. 
8Press .
9To return to the Ready prompt, press Stop.
Note:If you are printing from the computer, continue with Using the control panel.
Using the computer
1With a document open, click FileÆ Print.
2Click Properties, Options, Setup, or Preferences.
3From the Paper/Quality tab, select the paper type from the Media drop–down list.
4Click the Advanced button.
5Select the paper size.
6Click OK.
7Click OK.
8Click OK.
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							Loading original documents into the ADF
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Loading original documents into the ADF
You can load up to 50 sheets of an original document into the ADF for scanning, copying, and faxing.
Remove staples and paper clips from the original documents before loading 
into the ADF.
The ADF may not properly feed documents that are damaged or folded. If this 
occurs, use the scanner glass. For more information, see Loading original 
documents on the scanner glass on page 37.
1Load an original document face-up into the ADF.
Note:Do not load postcards, 4 x 6 cards, small items, or thin media (such as magazine 
clippings or carbonless paper) into the ADF. Place these items on the scanner 
glass.
2Adjust the paper guides on the ADF against the edges of the paper.
Note:If longer paper is used, extend the ADF paper support.
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							Loading original documents on the scanner glass
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Loading original documents on the scanner glass
You can scan, copy, and fax photos, text documents, magazine articles, newspapers, and other 
publications. 
Note:Place postcards, 4 x 6 cards, small items, or thin media (such as magazine 
clippings or carbonless paper) on the scanner glass.
1Open the top cover.
2Place the document face-down on the scanner glass in the upper left corner.
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							Selecting an output location
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Close the top cover to avoid dark edges on the scanned image.
Selecting an output location
The MFP has two output locations: the front output tray and the rear paper exit. 
Front output tray
The front output tray should be used to output plain paper only. Use the rear paper exit for envelopes, 
labels, card stock, and transparencies. To use the front output tray, make sure the rear cover is 
closed.
This tray should be used for most jobs and is recommended for jobs requiring over 50 sheets of plain 
paper continuously. 
Note:If problems, such as excessive curl, occur when using the front output tray, try using 
the rear output slot.
Rear paper exit
You can use the rear paper exit for all paper types; however, for envelopes, labels, card stock, and 
transparencies, using this slot is recommended. To use the rear paper exit, open the rear cover.
Paper is output face-up through the rear paper exit, with the last page on the top. To avoid paper 
jams, do not open or close the rear cover while printing.
Rear paper exit
Front output 
tray
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							Printing
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Printing
Printing a document
1Load paper.
2With a document open, click FileÆ Print.
3Click Properties, Options, Setup, or Preferences.
4Adjust the settings.
5Click OK.
6Click OK or Print.
Printing an envelope
1Load an envelope face-up in the manual feeder.
Note:Make sure the envelope flap is face-down.
2With a document open, click FileÆ Print.
3Click Properties, Options, Setup, or Preferences.
4From the Layout tab, select Landscape.
Note:
Most envelopes use landscape orientation. 
Make sure the same orientation is also selected in the software application.
5From the Paper/Quality tab, select the paper source.
6Select Envelope from the Media drop-down list.
7Click the Advanced button.
8Select the envelope size loaded, and click OK.
9Click OK.
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							Printing transparencies
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Click OK or Print.
Printing transparencies
1Load transparencies.
Note:
If you are using the manual feeder, load one transparency at a time.
Make sure you use a transparency designed for laser printers.
2With a document open, click FileÆ Print.
3Click Properties, Options, Setup, or Preferences.
4From the Paper/Quality tab, select the paper source.
5Select Transparency from the Media drop-down list.
6Click the Advanced button.
7Select the transparency size loaded, and click OK.
8Click OK.
9Click OK or Print.
Printing collated copies
If you print multiple copies of a document, you can choose to print each copy as a set (collated) or to 
print the copies as groups of pages (not collated).
1Load paper.
2With a document open, click FileÆ Print.
3From Copies, select the Collate check box.
4Click OK or Print.
Printing multiple pages on one sheet
1Load paper.
2With a document open, click FileÆ Print.
3Click Properties, Options, Setup, or Preferences.
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