Lexmark X500n User Manual

Page orientation is important when printing on letterhead. Use the following table for help when loading letterhead:
Paper sourcePrint sideTop of page
Tray 1 (250-sheet tray)
Note: Tray 1 can be adjusted to fit either letter-
or legal-size paper.Letterhead faceupLetterhead goes toward the rear of the tray
Tray 2 (Optional 530-sheet tray)Letterhead faceupLetterhead goes toward the rear of the tray
Using transparencies
Print samples on the transparencies being considered for use before buying large...

–Have postage stamps attached
–Have any exposed adhesive when the flap is in the sealed or closed position
–Have bent corners
–Have rough, cockle, or laid finishes
Adjust the width guide to fit the width of the envelopes.
Load only one size of envelope at a time in the tray. Envelopes may only be loaded in the standard tray. Load
them with the flap down and to the left of the tray.
Use only envelopes with a flap that covers the area where the seams come together. For more information, see
the following...

Use labels designed specifically for laser printers, except vinyl labels. Check with the manufacturer or vendor
to verify that label adhesives, face sheet (printable stock), and topcoats can withstand temperatures up to 180°
C (356°F) and pressure up to 30 psi without delaminating, oozing around the edges, or releasing hazardous
fumes. Do not use vinyl labels.
Do not use labels with slick backing material.
Use full label sheets. Partial sheets may cause labels to peel off during printing, resulting in a...

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
Supported paper sizes
Paper sizeDimensionsStandard 250-sheet
letter-size tray
(Tray 1)250-sheet
legal-size tray
(Tray 1)Optional 530-sheet
tray (Tray 2)
A4210 x 297 mm
(8.27 x 11.7 in.)
A51148 x 210 mm...

Paper sizeDimensionsStandard 250-sheet
letter-size tray
(Tray 1)250-sheet
legal-size tray
(Tray 1)Optional 530-sheet
tray (Tray 2)
Com 10 Envelope104.8 x 241.3 mm
(4.12 x 9.5 in.)X
DL Envelope110 x 220 mm
(4.33 x 8.66 in.)X
C5 Envelope162 x 229 mm
(6.38 x 9.01 in.)X
B5 Envelope176 x 250 mm
(6.93 x 9.84 in.)X
Other Envelope2104.8 x 210 mm to
215.9 x 355.6 mm
(4.125 x 8.27 in. to
8.5 x 14 in.)X
1 Recommended for occasional use only.
2 This size setting formats the page or envelope for 215.9 x 297 mm (8.5 x...

Supported paper weights
Paper typeStandard 250-sheet
letter-size tray (Tray 1)250-sheet legal-size tray
(Tray 1)Optional 530-sheet tray
(Tray 2)
Plain (xerographic or
business) paper60 to 90 g/m2 grain long
(16 to 24 lb bond)60 to 90 g/m2 grain long (16
to 24 lb bond)60 to 90 g/m2 grain long
(16 to 24 lb bond)
Glossy papersBook—88 to 176 g/m2
grain long (60 to 120 lb
book)
Cover—162 to 176 g/m
2
grain long (60 to 65 lb
cover)
Book—88 to 176 g/m2
grain long (60 to 120 lb
book)
Cover—162 to 176 g/m
2
grain...

Paper typeStandard 250-sheet
letter-size tray (Tray 1)Optional 250-sheet
legal-size tray (Tray 1)Optional 530-sheet tray
(Tray 2)
Labels8080X
Transparencies5050X
Envelopes10 of Com 1010 of Com 10X
1 Based on 75 g/m2 (20 lb) paper.
2 30 sheets of 163 g/m2 (90 lb) card stock or 25 sheets of 199 g/m2 (110 lb) card stock.
 
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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 and Storing print media.
Installing printer software
A printer driver is software that lets the computer communicate with the printer. The printer software is typically
installed during the initial printer setup. For more information, see the Setup sheet or Setup Guide that shipped with
the printer...

Printing the demo page
Print the demo page to isolate print quality problems.
1Make sure the printer is on and Ready appears.
2From the control panel, press .
3Press  or  repeatedly until Reports Print appears, and then press .
4Press  or  repeatedly until Demo Page appears, and then press .
After the demo page prints, Ready appears.
Canceling a print job
There are several methods for canceling a print job. The following sections explain how to cancel a print job from
the control panel, or from a...

3Click the trash icon.
Canceling a print job from Mac OS X
1Choose Applications ΠUtilities, and then double-click Print Center or Printer Setup Utility.
2Double-click the printer you are printing to.
3From the printer window, select the job to cancel.
4From the icon bar at the top of the window, click the Delete icon.
 
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