Lexmark X560n User Manual

							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
Print samples on the envelopes being considered for use before buying large quantities.
When printing on envelopes:
From Print Properties or the printer 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
–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 guide to fit the width of the envelopes.
Load only one size of envelope at a time. Envelopes may only be loaded in the multipurpose feeder. Load them
with the flap up and to the left of the multipurpose feeder.
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							Use only envelopes with a flap that covers the area where the seams come together. For more information, see
the following illustrations:
1
2
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 printer 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.
Use only letter-, A4-, and legal-size label sheets.
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.
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							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 printer control panel, set the Paper Type to Thin Card Stock or Thick Card Stock.
Note: Use Thick Card Stock for card stock weighing more than 164 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.
For best results, use Tray 1 (MPT) or Tray 2 when using card stock or glossy paper.
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.
Do not store anything on top of individual paper packages.
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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 sizeDimensionsMultipurpose
feeder (Tray 1 MPT)Standard 250-sheet
tray (Tray 2)Optional 550-sheet
tray (Tray 3)
A4210 x 297 mm
(8.27 x 11.7 in.)
A51148 x 210 mm
(5.83 x 8.27 in.)
JIS B5182 x 257 mm
(7.17 x 10.1 in.)
Letter215.9 x 279.4 mm
(8.5 x 11 in.)
Legal215.9 x 355.6 mm
(8.5 x 14 in.)
Executive184.2 x 266.7 mm
(7.25 x 10.5 in.)
Folio216 x 330 mm
(8.5 x 13 in.)
Statement1139.7 x 215.9 mm
(5.5 x 8.5 in.)
Universal2250-sheet tray:
140 x 98.4 mm to
297 x 432 mm
(5.5 x 3.9 in. to
11.7 x 17 in.)
2
Multipurpose feeder:
105 x 148 mm to
305 x 482 mm
(4.1 x 5.8 in. to 12 x 19 in.)
3
7 3/4 Envelope
(Monarch)98.4 x 190.5 mm
(3.875 x 7.5 in.)XX
1 Recommended for occasional use only.
2 This size setting formats the page or envelope for 215.9 x 355.6 mm (8.5 x 14 in.) for the 250-sheet tray, unless the
size is specified by the software program.
3 Measurements apply to simplex (one-sided) printing only.
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							Paper sizeDimensionsMultipurpose
feeder (Tray 1 MPT)Standard 250-sheet
tray (Tray 2)Optional 550-sheet
tray (Tray 3)
Com 10 Envelope104.8 x 241.3 mm
(4.12 x 9.5 in.)XX
DL Envelope110 x 220 mm
(4.33 x 8.66 in.)XX
C5 Envelope162 x 229 mm
(6.38 x 9.01 in.)XX
B5 Envelope176 x 250 mm
(6.93 x 9.84 in.)XX
Other Envelope289 x 98.4 mm to
297 x 431.8 mm
(3.5 x 3.8 in. to
11.7 x 17 in.)XX
1 Recommended for occasional use only.
2 This size setting formats the page or envelope for 215.9 x 355.6 mm (8.5 x 14 in.) for the 250-sheet tray, unless the
size is specified by the software program.
3 Measurements apply to simplex (one-sided) printing only.
Supported paper types
Paper typeMultipurpose feeder
(Tray 1 MPT)Standard 250-sheet tray
(Tray 2)Optional 550-sheet tray
(Tray 3)
Paper
Card stock
TransparenciesXX
Paper labels*
EnvelopesXX
* Vinyl labels are not supported.
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							Supported paper weights
Paper typeMultipurpose feeder
(Tray 1 MPT)Standard 250-sheet tray
(Tray 2)Optional 550-sheet tray
(Tray 3)
Plain (xerographic or
business) paper60 to 90 g/m2 grain long
(16 to 24 lb bond)6 0  t o  9 0  g / m2 grain long (16
to 24 lb bond)60 to 90 g/m2 grain long
(16 to 24 lb bond)
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)
Index Bristol—163 g/m2
(90 lb)
Tag—163 g/m
2 (100 lb)
Cover—176 g/m
2 (65 lb)
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)
Index Bristol—199 g/m2
(110 lb)
Tag—203 g/m
2 (125 lb)
Cover—216 g/m
2 (80 lb)
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)180 g/m2 (48 lb bond)
Envelopes475 to 90 g/m2 (20 to 24 lb
bond)
5, 6
XX
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 typeMultipurpose feeder (Tray 1
MPT)Standard 250-sheet
letter-size tray (Tray 2)Optional 550-sheet tray
(Tray 3)
Paper150 sheets250 sheets*550 sheets*
Card stock15 mm (0.59 in.) or less in height27.6 mm (1.09 in.) or less in
height59.4 mm (2.34 in.) or less in
height
Labels15 mm (0.59 in.) or less in height27.6 mm (1.09 in.) or less in
height59.4 mm (2.34 in.) or less in
height
Transparencies15 mm (0.59 in.) or less in height27.6 mm (1.09 in.) or less in
heightX
* Based on 75 g/m
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							Paper typeMultipurpose feeder (Tray 1
MPT)Standard 250-sheet
letter-size tray (Tray 2)Optional 550-sheet tray
(Tray 3)
Envelopes15 mm (0.59 in.) or less in heightXX
* Based on 75 g/m
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							Printing
This chapter covers printing, printer reports, and job cancelation. The Selection and handling of paper and specialty
media can affect how reliably documents print.
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 came with the
printer, or click Install printer and software on the Software and User's Guide CD.
When Print is chosen from a program, 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 printer 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 Select Function appears.
2From the printer control panel, press System.
3Press  or  repeatedly until Information Pages appears, and then press OK.
4Press  or  repeatedly until Configuration appears, and then press OK.
After the configuration page prints, Select Function 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 Select Function appears.
2From the printer control panel, press System.
3Press  or  repeatedly until Information Pages appears, and then press OK.
4Press  or  repeatedly until Demo Page appears, and then press OK.
After the demo page prints, Select Function appears.
Using Secure printing
Understanding Secure Print
Secure Print is a feature that lets you assign a password to a print job from the computer, send it to the printer for
temporary storage, and start printing the data from the printer control panel. You can also store the print data in the
printer without attaching a password. By storing frequently used data in the printer, you can print the data from the
printer without sending the data from the computer repeatedly.
Note:  You can select whether to delete secure print data after printing. The secure print jobs stored in the printer
memory are erased when the printer is turned off.
Printing Secure Print jobs from the printer control panel
To print data stored in the printer by Secure Print:
1Make sure the printer is on and Select Function appears.
2From the printer control panel, press Job Status.
3Press  or  repeatedly until Walk-Up Features appears, and then press OK.
4Press  or  repeatedly until Secure Print appears, and then press OK.
5Press  or  repeatedly to select your user name, and then press OK.
6Using the keypad, enter the password, and then press OK.
7Select the name of the job that you want to print, and then press OK.
8Press  or  repeatedly to select either Print and Delete or Print and Save, and then press OK.
Notes:
The displayed user ID (up to 8 characters) is the User ID specified in the Secure Print dialog box of the Paper/Output
tab of Print Properties.
For the password, enter the Password set in the Secure Print dialog box of the Paper/Output tab of Print
Properties. If Password is not configured, there will be no setting on the printer control panel.
The document name displayed (up to 12 characters) is the Document Name specified in the Secure Print dialog
of the Basic tab of Print Properties.
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							Using Proof printing
Understanding Proof Print
Proof Print is a feature that lets you store the print data of multiple copies in the memory, print out only the first set
to check the print result, and, if satisfactory, print the remaining copies from the printer control panel.
Note:  You can select whether to delete proof print data after printing. The proof print jobs stored in the printer
memory are erased when the printer is turned off.
Printing Proof Print jobs from the printer control panel
To print data stored in the printer by Proof Print:
1Make sure the printer is on and Select Function appears.
2From the printer control panel, press Job Status.
3Press  or  repeatedly until Walk-Up Features appears, and then press OK.
4Press  or  repeatedly until Proof Print appears, and then press OK.
5Press  or  repeatedly to select your user name, and then press OK.
6Press  or  repeatedly to select either Print and Delete or Print and Save, and then press OK.
7Press  or  repeatedly to select the desired number of copies, and then press OK.
Notes:
The displayed user ID (up to 8 characters) is the User ID specified in the Proof Print dialog box of the Paper/Output
tab of Print Properties.
The document name displayed (up to 12 characters) is the Document Name specified in the Proof Print dialog
box of the Basic tab of Print Properties.
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 printer control panel, or from a computer depending on the operating system.
Canceling a print job from the printer control panel
To cancel a print job, press Stop  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. Canceling appears on the display, and the remaining buffered pages are printed
before the job is canceled.
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