Lexmark X656dte MFP User Manual

Printing
This chapter covers printing, printer reports, and job cancelation. Selection and handling of paper and specialty media
can affect how reliably documents print. For more information, see “Avoiding jams” on page 140 and “Storing paper”
on page 88.
Printing a document
1Load paper into a tray or feeder.
2From the printer control panel Paper menu, set the Paper Type and Paper Size to match the loaded paper.
3Do one of the following:
For Windows users
aWith a document open, click File > Print.
bClick...

Page orientation is important when printing on letterhead. For information on how to load letterhead, see:
–“Loading the standard or optional 250‑sheet or 550‑sheet tray” on page 72
–“Loading the 2000‑sheet tray” on page 75
–“Loading the multipurpose feeder” on page 79
Tips on using transparencies
Print samples on the transparencies being considered for use before buying large quantities.
When printing on transparencies:
Feed transparencies from a 250‑sheet tray, a 550‑sheet tray, or the multipurpose...

–Have bent corners
–Have rough, cockle, or laid finishes
Adjust the width guide to fit the width of the envelopes.
Note: A combination of high humidity (over 60%) and the high printing temperature may wrinkle or seal envelopes.
Tips on using labels
Print samples on the labels being considered for use before buying large quantities.
Notes:
Paper, dual‑web paper, polyester, and vinyl labels are supported.
When using the duplex unit, specially‑designed, integrated, and dual‑web paper labels are supported....

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 230°C (446°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 short card stock when possible....

Printing confidential and other held jobs from Windows
Note: Confidential and Verify print jobs are automatically deleted from memory after they print. Repeat and Reserve
jobs continue to be held in the printer until you choose to delete them.
1With a document open, click File > Print.
2Click Properties, Preferences, Options, or Setup.
3Click Other Options, and then click Print and Hold.
4Select your job type (Confidential, Reserve, Repeat, or Verify), and then assign a user name. For a confidential...

Printing from a flash drive
A USB port is located on the printer control panel. Insert a flash drive to print supported file types. Supported file types
include: .pdf, .gif, .jpeg, .jpg, .bmp, .png, .tiff, .tif, .pcx, and .dcx.
Many flash drives are tested and approved for use with the printer. For more information, visit the Lexmark Web site
at www.lexmark.com.
Notes:
Hi‑Speed flash drives must support the Full‑speed standard. Flash drives supporting only USB Low‑speed
capabilities are not supported....

4Touch the arrows if you want to increase the number of printed copies.
5Touch Print.
Note: Do not remove the flash drive from the USB port until the document has finished printing.
If you leave the flash drive in the printer after leaving the initial USB menu screen, then you can still print .pdf files
from the flash drive as held jobs.
Printing information pages
Printing a directory list
A directory list shows the resources stored in flash memory or on the printer hard disk.
1Make sure the printer is...

Canceling a print job from the computer
To cancel a print job, do one of the following:
For Windows users
In Windows Vista:
1Click .
2Click Control Panel.
3Click Hardware and Sound.
4Click Printers.
5Double‑click the printer icon.
6Select the job to cancel.
7From the keyboard, press Delete.
In Windows XP:
1Click Start.
2From Printers and Faxes, double‑click the printer icon.
3Select the job to cancel.
4From the keyboard, press Delete.
From the Windows taskbar:
When you send a job to print, a small...

4From the printer window, select the job to cancel.
5From the icon bar at the top of the window, click the Delete icon. Printing139
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Clearing jams
Jam error messages appear on the control panel display and include the area of the printer where the jam occurred.
When there is more than one jam, the number of jammed pages is displayed.
Avoiding jams
The following hints can help you avoid jams.
Paper tray recommendations
Make sure the paper lies flat in the tray.
Do not remove trays while the printer is printing.
Do not load trays, the multipurpose feeder, or the envelope feeder while the printer is printing. Load them prior
to printing,...