Lexmark X544 Manual

							Paper types supported by the printer
Notes:
Your printer model may have a 650‑sheet duo drawer, which consists of a 550‑sheet tray and an integrated
100‑sheet multipurpose feeder. The 550‑sheet tray part of the 650‑sheet duo drawer supports the same paper
as the optional 550‑sheet tray. The integrated multipurpose feeder supports different paper sizes, types, and
weights.
The optional 550‑sheet tray is not available for all printer models.
Paper typeStandard 250‑sheet
trayOptional 550‑sheet
trayMultipurpose feederManual feeder
Paper
Card stock
Transparencies*X
Envelopes X X
Paper labels
* Lexmark transparency part numbers 12A8240 and 12A8241 are supported from the standard tray, manual feeder, and
the multipurpose feeder.
Paper types and weights supported by the printer
Notes:
Your printer model may have a 650‑sheet duo drawer, which consists of a 550‑sheet tray and an integrated
100‑sheet multipurpose feeder. The 550‑sheet tray part of the 650‑sheet duo drawer supports the same paper
as the optional 550‑sheet tray. The integrated multipurpose feeder supports different paper sizes, types, and
weights.
The optional 550‑sheet tray is not available for all printer models. Paper and specialty media guide61 
						

							Paper type250‑sheet trayOptional 550‑sheet
trayMultipurpose feederManual feeder
Light
1,  260 to 74.9 g/m2 grain
long (16 to 19.9 lb
bond)60 to 74.9 g/m2 grain
long (16 to 19.9 lb
bond)60 to 74.9 g/m2 grain
long (16 to 19.9 lb
bond)60 to 74.9 g/m2 grain
long (16 to 19.9 lb
bond)
Plain
1, 275 to 89.9 g/m2 grain
long (20 to 23.8 lb
bond)75 to 89.9 g/m2 grain
long (20 to 23.8 lb
bond)75 to 89.9 g/m2 grain
long (20 to 23.8 lb
bond)75 to 89.9 g/m2 grain
long (20 to 23.8 lb
bond)
Heavy
1,  290 to 104.9 g/m2 grain
long (23.9 to 27.8 lb
bond)90 to 104.9 g/m2 grain
long (23.9 to 27.8 lb
bond)90 to 104.9 g/m2 grain
long (23.9 to 27.8 lb
bond)90 to 104.9 g/m2 grain
long (23.9 to 27.8 lb
bond)
Cardstock
1, 2105 to 176 g/m2 grain
long (27.8 to 47 lb
bond)105 to 176 g/m2 grain
long (27.8 to 47 lb
bond)105 to 176 g/m2 grain
long (27.8 to 47 lb
bond)105 to 176 g/m2 grain
long (27.8 to 47 lb
bond)
Glossy papers
Book—88 to 176 g/m
2
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/m
2
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/m
2
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/m
2
grain long (60 to 120 lb
book)
Cover—162 to
176 g/m
2 grain long (60
to 65 lb cover)
Card stock—maximum
(grain long)
3Index Bristol—
120 g/m2 (67 lb)
Tag—120 g/m
2 (74 lb)
Cover—135 g/m
2
(50 lb)Index Bristol—
120 g/m
2 (67 lb)
Tag—120 g/m
2 (74 lb)
Cover—135 g/m
2
(50 lb)Index Bristol—
120 g/m
2 (67 lb)
Tag—120 g/m
2 (74 lb)
Cover—135 g/m
2
(50 lb)Index Bristol—
120 g/m
2 (67 lb)
Tag—120 g/m
2 (74 lb)
Cover—135 g/m
2
(50 lb)
Card stock—maximum
(grain short)
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/m
2 (90 lb)
Tag—163 g/m
2 (100 lb)
Cover—176 g/m
2
(65 lb)Index Bristol—
163 g/m
2 (90 lb)
Tag—163 g/m
2 (100 lb)
Cover—176 g/m
2
(65 lb)Index Bristol—
163 g/m
2 (90 lb)
Tag—163 g/m
2 (100 lb)
Cover—176 g/m
2
(65 lb)
Transparencies
4170–180 g/m2 (45 to
48 lb)N/A
170–180 g/m2 (45 to
48 lb)170–180 g/m2 (45 to
48 lb)
Labels—maximum
5Paper—131 g/m2
(35 lb bond)Paper—131 g/m
2 (35 lb
bond)Paper—131 g/m2
(35 lb bond)Paper—131 g/m
2
(35 lb bond)
1 Paper types must be set to match the supporting paper weights.
2 The duplex supports paper weights between 60–105 g/m2 (16–28 lb) grain long bond. The duplex does not support card
stock, transparencies, envelopes, or labels.
3 For 60 to 176 g/m2 (16 to 47 lb bond) paper, we recommend grain long fibers.
4 Lexmark transparency part numbers 12A8240 and 12A8241 are supported from the 250‑sheet tray, manual feeder, and
multipurpose feeder.
5 The pressure sensitive area must enter the printer first.
6 100 percent cotton content maximum weight is 90 g/m2 (24 lb) bond.
7 105  g/m2 (28 lb) bond envelopes are limited to 25 percent cotton content.
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							Paper type250‑sheet trayOptional 550‑sheet
trayMultipurpose feederManual feeder
Envelopes
6,7XX
60 to 105 g/m2 (16 to
28 lb bond)60 to 105 g/m2 (16 to
28 lb bond)
1 Paper types must be set to match the supporting paper weights.
2 The duplex supports paper weights between 60–105 g/m2 (16–28 lb) grain long bond. The duplex does not support card
stock, transparencies, envelopes, or labels.
3 For 60 to 176 g/m2 (16 to 47 lb bond) paper, we recommend grain long fibers.
4 Lexmark transparency part numbers 12A8240 and 12A8241 are supported from the 250‑sheet tray, manual feeder, and
multipurpose feeder.
5 The pressure sensitive area must enter the printer first.
6 100 percent cotton content maximum weight is 90 g/m2 (24 lb) bond.
7 105  g/m2 (28 lb) bond envelopes are limited to 25 percent cotton content.
Paper capacities
Input capacities
Notes:
Your printer model may have a 650‑sheet duo drawer, which consists of a 550‑sheet tray and an integrated
100‑sheet multipurpose feeder. The 550‑sheet tray part of the 650‑sheet duo drawer supports the same paper
as the optional 550‑sheet tray. The integrated multipurpose feeder supports different paper sizes, types, and
weights.
The optional 550‑sheet tray is not available for all printer models.
Paper type250‑sheet trayOptional 550‑sheet trayMultipurpose tray
Paper
250 sheets
1550 sheets1100 sheets1
Labels
10022002502
Transparencies50X50
Envelopes X X10
Other X X
Various quantities
3
1 Based on 75 g/m2 (20 lb) paper
2 Capacity varies depending on label material and construction.
3 Capacity varies depending on the weight and type of paper.
Output capacity
Paper typeStandard output bin1
Paper
100 sheets2
1
 Capacity may vary depending on media specifications and the printer operating environment.
2 Based on 75 g/m2 (20 lb) paper
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							Printing
This chapter covers printing, printer reports, and job cancellation. Selection and handling of paper and specialty media
can affect how reliably documents print. For more information, see Avoiding jams and Storing print media.
Printing a document
1Load paper into a tray or feeder.
2From the printer control panel Paper menu, set the Paper Type and Paper Size to match the loaded paper.
3Do one of the following:
For Windows users
aWith a document open, click File > Print.
bClick Properties, Preferences, Options, or Setup, and then adjust the settings as needed.
Note: To print on a specific size or type of paper, adjust the paper size or type settings to match the loaded
paper, or select the appropriate tray or feeder.
cClick OK, and then click Print.
For Macintosh users
aCustomize the settings as needed in the Page Setup dialog:
1With a document open, choose File > Page Setup.
2Choose a paper size or create a custom size to match the loaded paper.
3Click OK.
bCustomize the settings as needed in the Print dialog:
1With a document open, choose File > Print.
If necessary, click the disclosure triangle to see more options.
2From the Print dialog and pop‑up menus, adjust the settings as needed.
Note: To print on a specific paper type, adjust the paper type setting to match the loaded paper, or
select the appropriate tray or feeder.
3Click Print.
Warning—Potential Damage: While printing, do not touch the metal shaft in the area where the printer ejects paper
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							Printing on specialty media
Tips on using letterhead
Page orientation is important when printing on letterhead. Use the following table to determine which direction to
load the letterhead:
Source or processPrint side and paper orientation
Standard 250‑sheet tray
Optional 550‑sheet tray
Simplex (one‑sided) printing
from traysPrinted letterhead design is placed faceup. The top edge of the sheet with the logo is
placed at the front of the tray.
ABC
Duplex (two‑sided) printing from
traysPrinted letterhead design is placed facedown. The top edge of the sheet with the logo
is placed at the back of the tray.
ABC
Note: Check with the manufacturer or vendor to determine whether the chosen preprinted letterhead is acceptable for
laser printers.
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							Source or processPrint side and paper orientation
Manual feeder (simplex printing)
Multipurpose feederPreprinted letterhead design is placed facedown. The top edge of the sheet with the
logo should enter the manual feeder first.
Manual feeder (duplex printing)
Multipurpose feederPreprinted letterhead design is placed faceup. The top edge of the sheet with the logo
should enter the manual feeder last.
AB C
Note: Check with the manufacturer or vendor to determine whether the chosen preprinted letterhead is acceptable for
laser printers.
Tips on using transparencies
Print samples on the transparencies being considered for use before buying large quantities.
When printing on transparencies:
Feed transparencies from the 250-sheet tray, manual feeder, or optional multipurpose feeder.
Use transparencies designed specifically for laser printers. Check with the manufacturer or vendor to ensure
transparencies are able to withstand temperatures up to 200°C (392°F) without melting, discoloring, offsetting, or
releasing hazardous emissions.
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 transparencies and Lexmark part number 12A8241
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							Tips on using envelopes
Print samples on the envelopes being considered for use before buying large quantities.
When printing on envelopes:
Feed envelopes from the manual feeder or optional multipurpose feeder.
Set the Paper Type to Envelope, and select the envelope size.
Use envelopes designed specifically for laser printers. Check with the manufacturer or vendor to ensure the
envelopes can withstand temperatures up to 200°C (392°F) without sealing, wrinkling, curling excessively, or
releasing hazardous emissions.
For the best performance, use envelopes made from 60 g/m2 (16 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.
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
–Have an interlocking design
–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 guides to fit the width of the envelopes.
Note: A combination of high humidity (over 60%) and the high printing temperature may wrinkle or seal envelopes.
Tips on using paper labels
Print samples on the labels being considered for use before buying large quantities.
Note: Use only paper label sheets.
When printing on labels:
From MarkVision Professional, the printer software, or the printer control panel, set the Paper Type to Labels.
Use only letter‑, A4‑, or legal‑size label sheets.
Use labels designed specifically for laser printers. Check with the manufacturer or vendor to verify that:
–The labels can withstand temperatures up to 200°C (392°F) without sealing, excessive curling, wrinkling, or
releasing hazardous emissions.
–Label adhesives, face sheet (printable stock), and topcoats can withstand up to 25 psi (172 kPa) pressure without
delaminating, oozing around the edges, or releasing hazardous fumes.
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.
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							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 1.6 mm (0.06 in.) strip on the leading and driver edge, and
use a non‑oozing adhesive.
Portrait orientation works best, especially when printing bar codes.
Tips on using card stock
Card stock is heavy, single‑ply specialty 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 MarkVision Professional, the printer software, or the printer control panel:
1Set the Paper Type to Card Stock.
2Set the Paper Weight to Card Stock Weight.
3Set the Card Stock Weight to Normal or Heavy.
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 200°C (392°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.
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							Printing from a flash drive
A USB port is located on the printer control panel. Insert a flash drive to print supported file types.
Notes:
When a USB flash drive is inserted into the printer, the printer can only scan to the flash drive or print files from
the flash drive. All other printer functions are unavailable.
Before printing an encrypted .pdf file, enter the file password from the printer control panel.
You cannot print files for which you do not have printing permissions.
To print from a flash drive:
1Make sure the printer is on and Ready or Busy appears.
2Insert a flash drive into the USB port.
Notes:
If you insert the flash drive when the printer requires attention, such as when a jam has occurred, the
printer ignores the flash drive.
If you insert the flash drive while the printer is printing other jobs, Busy appears. After the other jobs are
processed, you may need to view the held jobs list to print documents from the flash drive.
3Press the arrow button until the document you want to print appears, and then press .
Note: Folders found on the flash drive appear with a + in front of the folder (for example, + documents). File
names are appended by the extension type (for example, .jpg).
4Press  to print one copy, or enter the number of copies using the keypad, and then press  to initiate the print
job.
Note: Do not remove the flash drive from the USB port until the document has finished printing. Printing69 
						

							Supported flash drives and file types
Flash driveFile type
Lexar JumpDrive 2.0
Pro (256 MB, 512 MB, or 1G sizes) or
SanDisk Cruzer Mini (256 MB, 512 MB, or 1G sizes);
Notes:
Hi‑Speed USB flash drives must support the Full‑speed standard. Devices supporting only USB
Low‑speed capabilities are not supported.
USB flash drives must support the FAT (File Allocation Tables) system. Devices formatted with NTFS
(New Technology File System) or any other file system are not supported.Documents:
.pdf
.pcx
.xps
.dcx
Images:
.gif
.JPEG
.bmp
.TIFF
.png
Printing photos from a PictBridge‑enabled digital camera
You can connect a PictBridge‑enabled digital camera to the printer, and use the buttons on the camera to select and
print photos.
1Insert one end of the USB cable into the camera.
Note: Use only the USB cable that came with your camera.
2Insert the other end of the USB cable into the USB port on the front of the printer.
Notes:
Make sure the PictBridge‑enabled digital camera is set to the correct USB mode. See the camera
documentation for more information.
If the PictBridge connection is successful, then a confirmation message appears on the printer display.
3Follow the instructions on the camera to select and print photos.
Note: If the printer is turned off while the camera is connected, then you must disconnect and then reconnect the
camera. Printing70