Lexmark X642e User Manual

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Flex a stack of envelopes back and forth, and then straighten the edges on a level surface. 
Press down the corners to flatten them.
Fan the envelopes. This prevents the edges of the envelopes from sticking together and helps 
them feed properly.
5Load the stack of envelopes flap side down with the stamp area and the flap on the left. The 
end of the envelopes with the stamp area enters the envelope feeder first.
Let the envelopes at the bottom of the stack slide into the envelope feeder slightly more than 
the ones at the top of the stack.
Warning:Never use envelopes with stamps, clasps, snaps, windows, coated linings, or self-
stick adhesives. These envelopes may severely damage the MFP.
Note:When you load envelopes, do not exceed the maximum stack height. Use the stack 
height label as a guide for the correct stack height when loading. Do not try to load 
more envelopes indicated by the stack height label; overloading can cause jams.
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Slide the width guide to the left until it lightly touches the stack. Make sure the envelopes do 
not buckle.
7Lower the envelope weight to touch the stack.
8Set the Paper Size and Paper Type for the envelope feeder to the correct value for the print 
media you loaded. See Setting the Paper Type and Paper Size for more information.
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Linking trays
Tray linking enables the automatic linking feature for trays when you load the same size and type of 
print media in multiple sources. The MFP automatically links the trays; when one tray is empty, print 
media feeds from the next linked tray.
For example, if you have the same size and type of print media loaded in tray 2 and tray 4, the MFP 
selects print media from tray 2 until it becomes empty, and then the MFP automatically feeds print 
media from the next linked tray—tray 4.
By linking all trays (standard and optional), you effectively create a single source with a capacity of 
up to 4,100 sheets.
Make sure you load the same size and type of print media in each tray and then, using the Paper 
menu, set the same paper size and type for the trays to link.
Set the paper size and type for each tray. See Setting the Paper Type and Paper Size for more 
information.
To disable tray linking, set the Paper Type to a unique value for each tray.
If all the trays do not have the same type of print media loaded when linked, you could mistakenly 
print a job on the wrong paper.
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Understanding paper and specialty 
media guidelines
Print media is paper, card stock, transparencies, labels, and envelopes. The MFP provides high-
quality printing on a variety of print media. You must consider a number of things concerning print 
media before you print. This chapter provides information to help you make print media selections.
For more details about the types of paper and specialty media the MFP supports, see the Card Stock 
& Label Guide available on our Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com.
We recommend that you try a limited sample of any paper or specialty media you are considering 
using with the MFP before purchasing large quantities.
Supported print media
The following tables provide information on standard and optional sources for both input and output 
trays and bins.
Note:If you use a print media size not listed, select the next larger size. Supported print media
Selecting print media
Storing print media
Avoiding jams
Print media sizes
Print media types
Print media weights
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Print media sizes
Legend 
 — indicates support
250-sheet tray500-sheet trayMultipurpose feeder2000-sheet drawer (option)Envelope feeder (option)Duplex unit (option)Output binPrint media sizeDimensions
A4 210 x 297 mm (8.27 x 11.7 in.)



 


A5 148 x 210 mm (5.83 x 8.27 in.)



 


JIS B5 182 x 257 mm (7.17 x 10.1 in.)



 


Letter 215.9 x 279.4 mm (8.5 x 11 in.)



 


Legal 215.9 x 355.6 mm (8.5 x 14 in.)



 


Executive 184.2 x 266.7 mm (7.25 x 10.5 in.)



 


Folio
1216 x 330 mm (8.5 x 13 in.)


 


Statement
1139.7 x 215.9 mm (5.5 x 8.5 in.)


 

Universal
2139.7 x 210 mm to 215.9 x 355.6 mm
(5.5 x 8.27 in. to 8.5 x 14 in.)


 

69.85 x 127 mm to 215.9 x 355.6 mm
(2.75 x 5 in. to 8.5 x 14 in.)


69.85 x 127 mm to 229 x 355.6 mm
(2.75 x 5 in. to 9.01 x 14 in.)


 


148 x 182 mm to 215.9 x 355.6 mm
(5.83 x 7.17 in. to 8.5 x 14 in.)


 


7 ¾ Envelope 98.4 x 190.5 mm (3.875 x 7.5 in.)



9 Envelope 98.4 x 225.4 mm (3.875 x 8.87 in.)



10 Envelope 104.8 x 241.3 mm (4.12 x 9.5 in.)



DL Envelope 110 x 220 mm (4.33 x 8.66 in.)



B5 Envelope 176 x 250 mm (6.93 x 9.84 in.)



1 This size does not appear in the Paper Size menu until Tray Size Sensing is turned off. See “Printing folio 
and statement sizes” for more information.
2 This size setting formats the page for 215.9 x 355.6 mm (8.5 x 14 in.) unless the size is specified by the 
software application.
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C5 Envelope 162 x 229 mm (6.38 x 9.01 in.)



Other Envelope
198.4 x 162 mm to 176 x 250 mm
(3.87 x 6.38 in. to 6.93 x 9.84 in.)



Print media sizes(continued)
Legend 
 — indicates support
250-sheet tray500-sheet trayMultipurpose feeder2000-sheet drawer (option)Envelope feeder (option)Duplex unit (option)Output binPrint media sizeDimensions
1 This size does not appear in the Paper Size menu until Tray Size Sensing is turned off. See “Printing folio 
and statement sizes” for more information.
2 This size setting formats the page for 215.9 x 355.6 mm (8.5 x 14 in.) unless the size is specified by the 
software application.
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Print media types
Print media250-sheet drawer500-sheet drawerMultipurpose feeder2000-sheet drawerDuplex unitOutput bin
Paper



 
 

Card stock


 

Transparencies


 

Vinyl labels
*


 

Paper labels
*


 

Polyester label
*


 

Dual-web and integrated labels*


 

Paper labels (for occasional printing only)


 

* Printing label applications on the printer requires a special label fuser cleaner. The label fuser cleaner is 
included with a special label cartridge for label applications. See Ordering supplies for more infor mation 
on obtaining a label fuser cleaner.
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Print media weights
Print mediaTy pe
Print media weight
Integrated tray and 
optional
500-sheet drawerMultipurpose 
feeder and optional
250-sheet drawer
Envelope feeder
Paper Xerographic or 
business paper60 to 176 g/m
2 
grain long
(16 to 47 lb bond)60 to 135 g/m2 
grain long
(16 to 36 lb bond)n/a
Card stock—
maximum (grain 
long)
1
Index Bristol 163 g/m2 (90 lb) 120 g/m2 (67 lb)
Tag 163 g/m
2 (100 lb) 120 g/m2 (74 lb)
Cover 176 g/m
2 (65 lb) 135 g/m2 (50 lb)
Card stock—
maximum (grain 
short)
1
Index Bristol 199 g/m2 (110 lb) 163 g/m2 (90 lb) n/a
Tag 203 g/m
2 (125 lb) 163 g/m2 (100 lb)
Cover 216 g/m
2 (80 lb) 176 g/m2 (65 lb)
Transparencies Laser printer 138 to 146 g/m
2
(37 to 39 lb bond)138 to 146 g/m
2
(37 to 39 lb bond)
1 Grain short is preferred for papers over 135 g/m2.
2 Includes envelopes fed from the multipurpose feeder only.
3 28 lb bond envelopes are limited to 25% cotton content.
4 Printing label applications on the MFP requires a special label fuser cleaner. See Ordering supplies for 
more information on obtaining a fuser cleaner.
5 Information on whether your vinyl label converter has passed Lexmark criteria is available at the Lexmark 
Web site (www.lexmark.com); search for “converter list.” You can also check the Lexmark Automated Fax 
system (LEXFAX
SM).
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Labels—maximum4Paper 180 g/m2
(48 lb bond)163 g/m
2
(43 lb bond)
Note:Not supported 
in the multipurpose 
feeder.n/a
Dual-web paper 180 g/m
2
(48 lb bond)163 g/m
2
(43 lb bond)
Note:Not supported 
in the multipurpose 
feeder.
Polyester 220 g/m
2
(59 lb bond)220 g/m
2
(59 lb bond)
Note:Not supported 
in the multipurpose 
feeder.
Vinyl
5300 g/m2
(92 lb liner)260 g/m
2
(78 lb liner)
Note:Not supported 
in the multipurpose 
feeder.
Labels—maximum Paper 180 g/m
2
(48 lb bond)163 g/m
2
(43 lb bond)
Note:Not supported 
in the multipurpose 
feeder. Use for 
occasional paper 
label printing only.n/a
Print media weights(continued)
Print mediaTy pe
Print media weight
Integrated tray and 
optional
500-sheet drawerMultipurpose 
feeder and optional
250-sheet drawer
Envelope feeder
1 Grain short is preferred for papers over 135 g/m2.
2 Includes envelopes fed from the multipurpose feeder only.
3 28 lb bond envelopes are limited to 25% cotton content.
4 Printing label applications on the MFP requires a special label fuser cleaner. See Ordering supplies for 
more information on obtaining a fuser cleaner.
5 Information on whether your vinyl label converter has passed Lexmark criteria is available at the Lexmark 
Web site (www.lexmark.com); search for “converter list.” You can also check the Lexmark Automated Fax 
system (LEXFAX
SM).
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Integrated forms Pressure- 
sensitive area
(must enter the 
MFP first)140 to 175 g/m2140 to 175 g/m2
Paper base 
(grain long)75 to 135 g/m2
(20 to 36 lb bond)75 to 135 g/m
2
(20 to 36 lb bond)
Envelopes
100% cotton content 
maximum 
weight—24 lbSulfite, wood-
free, or up to 
100% cotton 
bondsNot recommended 60 to 105 g/m
2
(16 to 28 lb bond)2, 360 to 105 g/m2
(16 to 28 lb bond)3
Note:28 lb envelopes are limited to 25% 
cotton content.
Print media weights(continued)
Print mediaTy pe
Print media weight
Integrated tray and 
optional
500-sheet drawerMultipurpose 
feeder and optional
250-sheet drawer
Envelope feeder
1 Grain short is preferred for papers over 135 g/m2.
2 Includes envelopes fed from the multipurpose feeder only.
3 28 lb bond envelopes are limited to 25% cotton content.
4 Printing label applications on the MFP requires a special label fuser cleaner. See Ordering supplies for 
more information on obtaining a fuser cleaner.
5 Information on whether your vinyl label converter has passed Lexmark criteria is available at the Lexmark 
Web site (www.lexmark.com); search for “converter list.” You can also check the Lexmark Automated Fax 
system (LEXFAX
SM).
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