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 quantities.
When printing on transparencies:
From Print Properties, or the control panel, set the Paper type to Transparency.
Warning: Not setting the Paper type to Transparency could damage the printer.
Feed transparencies from the standard tray (Tray 1).
Use transparencies designed specifically for laser printers. Check with the manufacturer or vendor to ensure
transparencies are able to withstand temperatures up to 180°C (356°F) without melting, discoloring, offsetting,
or releasing hazardous emissions.
Use transparencies that are 0.12–0.14 mm (4.8–5.4 mil) in thickness or 161–179 g/m2 in weight. Print quality
and durability depend on the transparencies used.
To prevent print quality problems, avoid getting fingerprints on the transparencies.
Before loading transparencies, fan the stack to prevent sheets from sticking together.
We recommend Lexmark part number 12A8240 for letter-size and Lexmark part number 12A8241 for A4-size
transparencies.
Using envelopes
You can load up to 10 envelopes in the standard tray. Print samples on the envelopes being considered for use
before buying large quantities.
When printing on envelopes:
From Print Properties or the control panel, set the Paper Size and Paper Type.
Use envelopes designed specifically for laser printers. Check with the manufacturer or vendor to ensure the
envelopes can withstand temperatures up to 180°C (356°F) without sealing, wrinkling, curling excessively, or
releasing hazardous emissions.
For the best performance, use envelopes made from 90 g/m2 (24 lb bond) paper. Use up to 105 g/m2 (28 lb bond)
weight for envelopes as long as the cotton content is 25% or less. All-cotton envelopes must not exceed 90 g/
m
2 (24 lb bond) weight.
Use only new envelopes.
If wrinkling or smeared print occurs, use the Print Properties to rotate the orientation of the envelope by 180
degrees, and then try printing again.
To optimize performance and minimize jams, do not use envelopes that:
–Have excessive curl or twist
–Are stuck together or damaged in any way
–Have windows, holes, perforations, cutouts, or embossing
–Have metal clasps, string ties, or folding bars
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							–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 illustrations:
1Envelope flap covering seams (supported)
2Exposed seams (unsupported)
Note: A combination of high humidity (over 60%) and the high printing temperature may wrinkle or seal envelopes.
Using labels
Print samples on the labels being considered for use before buying large quantities.
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:
From Print Properties, or the control panel, set the Paper type to Labels.
Do not load labels together with paper or transparencies in the same source; mixing media can cause feeding
problems.
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							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 jam. Partial sheets
also contaminate the printer and the cartridge with adhesive, and could void the printer and cartridge warranties.
Do not print within 1 mm (0.04 in.) of the edge of the label, of the perforations, or between die-cuts of the label.
Be sure adhesive backing does not reach to the sheet edge. Zone coating of the adhesive at least 1 mm (0.04 in.)
away from edges is recommended. Adhesive material contaminates the printer and could void the warranty.
If zone coating of the adhesive is not possible, remove a 3 mm (0.125 in.) strip on the leading and driver edge,
and use a non-oozing adhesive.
Portrait orientation works best, especially when printing bar codes.
Do not use labels with exposed adhesive.
Using card stock
Card stock is heavy, single-ply print media. Many of its variable characteristics, such as moisture content, thickness,
and texture, can significantly impact print quality.
Print samples on the card stock being considered for use before buying large quantities.
When printing on card stock:
From Print Properties, or the control panel, set the Paper type to Light cardstock, Cardstock, or Heavy cardstock.
Note: Use Heavy cardstock for card stock weighing more than 163 g/m
2.
Be aware that preprinting, perforation, and creasing may significantly affect the print quality and cause jams or
other paper handling problems.
Check with the manufacturer or vendor to ensure the card stock can withstand temperatures up to 180°C (356°
F) without releasing hazardous emissions.
Do not use preprinted card stock manufactured with chemicals that may contaminate the printer. Preprinting
introduces semi-liquid and volatile components into the printer.
Use grain long card stock when possible.
Storing paper
Use these paper storage guidelines to help avoid jams and uneven print quality:
For best results, store paper where the temperature is 21°C (70°F) and the relative humidity is 40%. Most label
manufacturers recommend printing in a temperature range of 18 to 24°C (65 to 75°F) with relative humidity
between 40 and 60%.
Store paper in cartons when possible, on a pallet or shelf, rather than on the floor.
Store individual packages on a flat surface.
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							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
(5.83 x 8.27 in.)X
JIS B5182 x 257 mm
(7.17 x 10.1 in.)X
Letter215.9 x 279.4 mm
(8.5 x 11 in.)
Legal215.9 x 355.6 mm
(8.5 x 14 in.)XX
Executive184.2 x 266.7 mm
(7.25 x 10.5 in.)
Folio216 x 330 mm
(8.5 x 13 in.)XX
Statement1139.7 x 215.9 mm
(5.5 x 8.5 in.)X
Universal2250-sheet letter-size
tray: 104.8 x 210 mm to
215.9 x 297 mm
(4.125 x 8.27 in. to
8.5 x 11.7 in.)
2
250-sheet legal-size
tray: 104.8 x 210 mm to
215.9 x 355.6 mm
(5.83 x 8.27 in. to
8.5 x 14 in.)
3
X
7 3/4 Envelope
(Monarch)98.4 x 190.5 mm
(3.875 x 7.5 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 11.7 in.) for the 250-sheet letter-size
tray or 215.9 x 355.6 mm (8.5 x 14 in.) for the 250-sheet legal-size tray based on which tray is installed, unless the
size is specified by the software program.
3 Measurements apply to simplex (one-sided) printing only.
 
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							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 11.7 in.) for the 250-sheet letter-size
tray or 215.9 x 355.6 mm (8.5 x 14 in.) for the 250-sheet legal-size tray based on which tray is installed, unless the
size is specified by the software program.
3 Measurements apply to simplex (one-sided) printing only.
Supported paper types
Paper typeStandard 250-sheet
letter-size tray (Tray 1)250-sheet legal-size
tray (Tray 1)Optional 530-sheet tray
(Tray 2)
Paper
Card stockX
TransparenciesX
Paper labels*X
EnvelopesX
Glossy paperX
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							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 long (60 to 65 lb
cover)
X
Card stock—maximum
(grain long)1Index Bristol—163 g/m2
(90 lb)
Tag—163 g/m
2 (100 lb)
Cover—176 g/m
2 (65 lb)
Index Bristol—163 g/m2
(90 lb)
Tag—163 g/m
2 (100 lb)
Cover—176 g/m
2 (65 lb)
X
Card stock—maximum
(grain short)2Index Bristol—199 g/m2
(110 lb)
Tag—203 g/m
2 (125 lb)
Cover—216 g/m
2 (80 lb)
Index Bristol—199 g/m2
(110 lb)
Tag—203 g/m
2 (125 lb)
Cover—216 g/m
2 (80 lb)
X
Transparencies138–146 g/m2 (37 to 39 lb
bond)138–146 g/m2 (37 to 39 lb
bond)X
Paper Labels—maximum2,
3180 g/m2 (48 lb bond)180 g/m2 (48 lb bond)X
Envelopes475 to 90 g/m2 (20 to 24 lb
bond)5, 675 to 90 g/m2 (20 to 24 lb
bond)5, 6
X
1 For 60 to 135 g/m2 paper, we recommend grain long fibers. For papers heavier than 135 g/m2, we recommend
grain short.
2 The pressure sensitive area must enter the printer first.
3 Vinyl labels are not supported.
4 Use sulfite, wood-free, or up to 100% cotton envelopes.
5 Maximum weight for 100% cotton envelopes is 90 g/m2.
6 105 g/m2 (28 lb bond) envelopes must not exceed 25% cotton content.
Paper capacities
Paper typeStandard 250-sheet
letter-size tray (Tray 1)Optional 250-sheet
legal-size tray (Tray 1)Optional 530-sheet tray
(Tray 2)
Paper250 sheets1250 sheets1530 sheets1
Card stock30 sheets230 sheets2X
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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							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 or click Install printer and software on the Software and Documentation CD.
When Print is chosen from a software application, a dialog representing the printer driver opens. Click Properties,
Preferences, Options, or Setup from the initial Print dialog to open Print Properties and see all of the available
printer settings that may be changed. If a feature in Print Properties is unfamiliar, open the online Help for more
information.
Note: Print settings selected from the driver override the default settings selected from the control panel.
Printing a document from Windows
1With a document open, click File ΠPrint.
2Click Properties, Preferences, Options, or Setup.
3Adjust the settings.
4Click OK.
5Click OK or Print.
Printing a document from a Macintosh computer
1With a document open, choose File ΠPrint.
2From the Copies & Pages or General pop-up menu, adjust the settings.
3Click OK or Print.
Printing the configuration page
The configuration page lists information about the printer such as supply levels, printer hardware information, and
network information.
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 Configuration Page appears, and then press .
After the Configuration Page prints, Ready appears.
 
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							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 computer depending on the operating system.
Canceling a print job from the control panel
To cancel a print job, press  at any time.
Note: If the print job continues to print, part of the job may have already been transmitted to the printer buffer before
the stop command was sent. Cancel Print Job appears on the display, and the remaining buffered pages are
printed before the job is canceled.
Canceling a print job 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.
Canceling a print job from the Windows desktop
1Minimize all programs to reveal the desktop.
2Double-click the My Computer icon.
3Double-click the Printers icon.
4Double-click the printer icon.
5Select the job to cancel.
6From the keyboard, press Delete.
Canceling a print job from Mac OS 9
When you send a job to print, the printer icon for your selected printer appears on the desktop.
1Double-click the printer icon.
A list of print jobs appears in the printer window.
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							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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