Lexmark X646dte User Manual

Printing on specialty media
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Printing on specialty media
Media is paper, card stock, transparencies, labels, and envelopes. The last four are sometimes referred to as specialty 
media. Follow these instructions to print on specialty media.
1Load the media as specified for the tray being used. See Loading standard trays and optional trays for help.
2From the MFP control panel, set the Paper Type and Paper Size according to the media you loaded. See Setting 
the Paper Type and Paper Size for...

Loading standard trays and optional trays
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Loading standard trays and optional trays
The MFP has a 500-sheet standard tray. You may have also purchased one or more 250-sheet or 500-sheet optional trays 
or a 2000-sheet drawer. The steps for loading a 250-sheet tray or 500-sheet tray are the same. 
Note:The steps for loading a 2000-sheet drawer are different than the steps for loading a 250-sheet tray or 
500-sheet tray.
To load print media:
Note:Do not remove a tray when a job is printing or...

Loading standard trays and optional trays
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5Place the print media in the tray:
Note:Paper must be loaded differently in the trays, depending on the options you have installed.
•Print side face-down for simplex (single-sided) printing
•Print side face-up for duplex printing
Note:Do not fill paper above the load line. Overfilling the tray may cause jams.
6Squeeze the side guide tab, and slide the guide toward the inside of the tray until it lightly rests against the edge of 
the media.
7Insert...

Setting the Paper Type and Paper Size
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Setting the Paper Type and Paper Size
After setting the Paper Type and Paper Size to the correct values for the type and size used in the trays, then any trays 
containing the same size and type are automatically linked by the MFP.
Note:If the size of the media you are loading is the same size of the media previously loaded, do not change 
the Paper Size setting.
To change the Paper Size and Paper Type setting:
1Make sure the MFP is on.
2Touch the menu...

Loading the multipurpose feeder
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To load print media:
Note:Do not add or remove print media when the MFP is printing from the multipurpose feeder or when the 
control panel indicator light is blinking. Doing so may cause a jam.
1Push the release latch, and lower the multipurpose feeder.
2Pull the tray extension out.
Note:Do not place objects on the multipurpose feeder. Also, avoid pressing down or applying excessive 
force on it.
3Slide the width guide to the far right.
4Flex the sheets or...

Loading the multipurpose feeder
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5Load the media in the tray.
Use the stack height label as a guide for stack height when loading print media.
Loading paper, transparencies, or envelopes
Note:Letterhead or other preprinted paper must be loaded differently depending on the options you have 
installed.
•Load paper or transparencies with the left edge of the stack against the stack height label and with the 
recommended print side face-up.
•Load envelopes flap side down with the stamp area and...

Loading the 2000-sheet drawer
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6Slide the side guide toward the inside of the tray until it lightly rests against the edge of the media.
7Set the Paper Size and Paper Type for the multipurpose feeder to the correct value for the print media you loaded. 
See Setting the Paper Type and Paper Size for more information.
Closing the multipurpose feeder
1Remove print media from the multipurpose feeder.
2Push the extension tray in.
3Close the multipurpose feeder cover.
Loading the 2000-sheet drawer...

Loading the 2000-sheet drawer
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To load the 2000-sheet drawer:
1Open the loading door. If the elevator tray is not already in the lowered position, push the elevator button to lower 
the tray.
2Flex the sheets back and forth to loosen them, then fan them. Do not fold or crease the print media. Straighten the 
edges on a level surface.
3Slightly bend the stack of print media as shown, and place it on the elevator tray with the preferred print side 
facing down. Align the stack of print media to...

Loading the envelope feeder
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Loading the envelope feeder
The optional envelope feeder can accept a variety of envelope sizes. However, the envelope feeder must be adjusted 
correctly to ensure trouble-free printing. To load the envelope feeder:
1Adjust the envelope support for the length of envelope you are loading.
•Fully closed (pushed in toward the MFP) for short envelopes
•Extended to the middle position for medium-length envelopes
•Fully open (extended to its full length) for long...

Loading the envelope feeder
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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...