Lexmark X646ef User Manual

Linking trays
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Printing
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...

Understanding paper and specialty media guidelines
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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 &...

Supported print media
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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...

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Print media types
Print media250-sheet drawer500-sheet drawerMultipurpose feeder2000-sheet drawerDuplex unitOutput bin
Paper



 
 

Card stock


 

Transparencies


 

Vinyl labels
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Paper labels
*


 

Polyester label
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Dual-web and integrated labels*


 

* 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...

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Card stock–
maximum (grain short)1Index 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)
Labels–maximum
4Paper 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...

Selecting print media
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Selecting print media
Selecting the appropriate print media for the MFP helps you avoid printing problems. The following sections contain 
guidelines for choosing the correct print media for the MFP.
Paper
For the best print quality, use 75 g/m2 (20 lb) xerographic, grain long paper. Try a sample of any paper you are considering 
using with the MFP before buying large quantities.
When loading paper, note the recommended print...

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Transparencies
The MFP can print directly on transparencies designed for use in laser printers. Print quality and durability depend on the 
transparency used. Always print samples on the transparencies you are considering before buying large quantities. 
The Paper Type setting should be set to Transparency to help prevent jams. In Macintosh, be sure to set the Paper Type to 
Transparency in the Print dialog on the Imaging choice...

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Labels
The MFP can print on many labels designed for use with laser printers. These labels are supplied in letter size, A4 size, and 
legal size sheets. Label adhesives, face sheet (printable stock), and topcoats must be able to withstand temperatures of 
230°C (446°F) and pressure of 25 pounds per square inch (psi).
Try a sample of any labels you are considering using with the MFP before purchasing a large quantity.
For detailed...

Storing print media
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Card stock
Card stock is single ply, and has a large array of properties, such as the moisture content, thickness, and texture, that can 
significantly affect print quality. See Supported print media for information on the preferred weight and for the grain 
direction of print media.
Try a sample of any card stock you are considering using with the MFP before purchasing a large quantity.
After printing approximately 10,000 pages of...

Avoiding jams
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Avoiding jams
Use appropriate print media (paper, transparencies, labels, and card stock) to help ensure trouble-free printing. See 
Supported print media for more information.
Note:Try a limited sample of any print media you are considering using with the MFP before purchasing 
large quantities.
By selecting the appropriate print media and loading it properly, you can avoid most jams. See Loading standard trays 
and optional trays,...