Lexmark X646ef 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 help.
3From the computer software application, set the paper type, size, and source according to the media you loaded.
Windows
aFrom a word processor, spreadsheet, browser, or other application, select File
Æ Print.
bClick Properties (or Options, Printer, or Setup, depending on the application) to view the MFP driver settings.
cClick the Paper tab.
A paper tray list will appear.
dSelect the tray containing the specialty media.
Note:If you have difficulty, click Help, and then follow the driver instructions.
eSelect the media type (transparencies, envelopes, and so on) from the Paper Type list box.
fSelect the size of the specialty media from the Paper Size list box.
gClick OK, and then send the print job as usual.
Mac OS 9
aSelect File
Æ Page Setup.
bSelect the size of the specialty media from the Paper pop-up menu, and then click OK.
cSelect File
Æ Print.
dWith General selected on the top pop-up menu, go to the Paper Source pop-up menu, and select the tray 
containing the specialty media or the name of the media.
eClick Print.
Mac OS X
aSelect File
Æ Page Setup.
bSelect the MFP from the Format for pop-up menu.
cSelect the size of the specialty media from the Paper pop-up menu, and then click OK.
dSelect File
Æ Print.
eOn the Copies & Pages pop-up menu, select Imaging.
fSelect the specialty media on the Paper Type pop-up menu.
gOn the Imaging pop-up menu, select Paper Feed.
hSelect the tray containing the specialty media from the All pages from or First page from / Remaining from 
pop-up menus.
iClick Print.
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							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 when the control panel green indicator light is blinking. 
Doing so may cause a jam.
1Remove the tray from the MFP, and place it on a flat, level surface.
2Squeeze the side guide tab, and slide the guide to the outer edge of the tray.
3Squeeze the rear guide tab, and slide the guide to the correct position for the size media you are loading.
4Flex 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.
Size indicators
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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 the tray into the MFP.
SimplexDuplex
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							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 button on the control panel.
3Touch Paper Menu.
4Touch Paper Size.
5Touch the left or right arrow to change the size for the desired tray.
6Touch Submit.
7Touch Paper Type.
8Touch the left or right arrow to change the media type for the desired tray.
9Touch Submit.
10Touch the home icon.
Loading the multipurpose feeder
The multipurpose feeder can hold several sizes and types of print media, such as transparencies, postcards, note cards, 
and envelopes. It can be used for single-page or manual printing or as an additional tray.
Note:If you install an optional envelope feeder, you can still use the multipurpose feeder.
The multipurpose feeder can hold approximately:
•100 sheets of 75 g/m
2 (20 lb) paper 
•10 envelopes 
•75 transparencies
The multipurpose feeder accepts print media within the following dimensions:
•Width–69.85 mm (2.75 in.) to 215.9 mm (8.5 in.) 
•Length–127 mm (5 in.) to 355.6 mm (14 in.)
The icons on the multipurpose feeder show you how to load the multipurpose feeder with paper, how to turn an envelope 
for printing, and how to load letterhead paper for simplex and duplex printing. A finisher affects how letterhead documents 
should be loaded for duplexing. You can print simplex jobs on letterhead (or other preprinted media) that has been loaded 
specifically for duplex printing by changing the value in the Paper Loading menu.
Simplex 
letterheadDuplex 
letterheadEnvelope
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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 envelopes back and forth to loosen them, then fan them. Do not fold or crease the print media. 
Straighten the edges on a level surface.
Note:Hold transparencies by the edges, and avoid touching the print side. Fan the stack of transparencies 
to prevent jams. Be careful not to scratch or leave fingerprints on the transparencies.
Paper
Envelopes
Transparencies
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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 flap on the left. The end of the envelope with the 
stamp area enters the multipurpose feeder first.
Never use envelopes with stamps, clasps, snaps, windows, coated linings, or self-stick adhesives. These 
envelopes may severely damage the MFP.
Note:Load only one size and type of print media at a time in the multipurpose feeder. Do not mix sizes and 
types in the same tray.
Loading letterhead or preprinted paper
•Follow the illustrations for loading the paper according to your options.
•Do not fill paper above the load line. Overfilling the tray may cause jams.
Simplex (single sided) Duplex
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							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
The optional 2000-sheet drawer can be used for plain paper, letterhead or other preprinted paper, labels, or transparencies. 
For trouble-free printing, make sure you:
•Do not load print media above the load line. 
•Do not fold or crease the paper.
•Do not mix sizes or weights in the same source.
•Do not open the door or remove any print media when a job is printing or when the control panel indicator light is 
blinking. Doing so may cause a jam.
Note:Before loading print media in the drawer, you should know the recommended print side of the paper 
you are using. This information is usually on the paper package.
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							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 the back of the drawer.
Note:For duplex printing, letterhead or other preprinted paper must be loaded differently.
Carefully align each stack as you load it to ensure a smooth edge where the stacks meet. Do not load print media 
above the load line.
Note:When loading more than one ream of paper, we recommend you remove the top and bottom sheet.
4Close the loading door.
CAUTION: Floor-mounted configurations require additional furniture for stability. You must use either 
a printer stand or printer base if you are using a 2000-sheet drawer. Certain other configurations also 
must have a printer stand or printer base. More information is available on our Lexmark Web site at 
www.lexmark.com/multifunctionprinters.
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Elevator button
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Simplex (single sided)Duplex
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							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 envelopes
Warning:Do not place objects on the envelope feeder. Avoid pressing down on it or applying excessive force.
2Lift the envelope weight back toward the MFP. It stays in place.
3Slide the width guide to the far right.
4Flex 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.
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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 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.
6Slide 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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