Lexmark X792 Manual

Loading paper and specialty media
Setting the paper size and type
The Paper Size setting is automatically sensed according to the position of the paper guides in each tray except the
multipurpose feeder. The Paper Size setting for the multipurpose feeder must be set manually from the Paper Size
menu. The Paper Type setting must be set manually for all trays that do not contain plain paper.
From the home screen navigate to:
 > Paper Menu > Paper Size/Type > select a tray > select the paper size or type >...

CAUTION—POTENTIAL INJURY: To reduce the risk of equipment instability, load each paper drawer or tray
separately. Keep all other drawers or trays closed until needed.
1Pull the tray out.
Notice the size indicators on the bottom of the tray. Use these indicators to help position the length and width
guides.
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2Squeeze and then slide the width guide to the correct position for the paper size you are loading.
3Squeeze and then slide the length guide to the correct position for the paper size you are loading.
Note: The length guide has a locking device. To unlock, push the button on top of the length guide backward. To
lock, push the button forward when a length has been selected.
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4Flex the sheets back and forth to loosen them. Do not fold or crease the paper. Straighten the edges on a level
surface.
5Load...

Place pre-punched paper with the holes toward the front of the tray.
Place letterheads faceup with the header on the left side of the tray.
Place letterheads facedown with the header on the right side of the tray for duplex printing.
Make sure the paper is below the maximum fill line located on the edge of the paper tray. Overloading the
tray can cause paper jams and possible printer damage.
6Insert the tray.
7From the printer control panel, verify the Paper Size and Paper Type for the tray based on the...

CAUTION—POTENTIAL INJURY: To reduce the risk of equipment instability, load each paper drawer or tray
separately. Keep all other drawers or trays closed until needed.
1Pull the tray out.
2Adjust the width guide as necessary.
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3Flex the sheets back and forth to loosen them. Do not fold or crease the paper. Straighten the edges on a level
surface.
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4Load paper into the tray with the print side faceup.
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Note: Make sure the paper is below the maximum fill line located on the edge of the paper tray. Overloading
the tray can cause paper jams.
Notes:
Place pre-punched paper with the holes toward the front of the tray.
Place letterheads faceup with the header on the left side of the tray.
Place letterheads facedown with the header on the right side of the tray for duplex printing.
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Loading the multipurpose feeder
The multipurpose feeder can hold several sizes and types of print media, such as transparencies, labels, card stock, and
envelopes. It can be used for single-page or manual printing, or as an additional tray.
The multipurpose feeder can hold approximately:
100 sheets of 75‑g/m2 (20‑lb) paper
10 envelopes
75 transparencies
The multipurpose feeder accepts paper or specialty media within the following dimensions:
Width—89 mm (3.5 in.) to 229 mm (9.02 in.)
Length—127 mm (5...

Paper
Envelopes
Transparencies
Note: Avoid scratching or touching the print side.
4Push the paper pick tab, and then load the paper or specialty media. Slide the stack gently into the multipurpose
feeder until it comes to a stop, and then release the paper pick tab.
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Warning—Potential Damage: Pulling the paper out, without pushing the paper pick tab first, may cause jams or
the paper pick tab to break.
Load paper and transparencies with the recommended print side facedown and the short edge entering...

Load envelopes with the flap side up and to the right.
Warning—Potential Damage: Never use envelopes with stamps, clasps, snaps, windows, coated linings, or
self‑stick adhesives. These envelopes may severely damage the printer.
Notes:
Do not exceed the maximum stack height by forcing paper or transparencies under the stack height limiter.
Load only one size and type of paper at a time.
5Adjust the width guide to lightly touch the edge of the stack. Make sure the paper or specialty media fits loosely in...

Note: To link the multipurpose feeder, Configure MP must be set to Cassette in the Paper menu in order for MP
Feeder Size to appear as a menu item.
The Paper Type setting must be set for all trays from the Paper Type menu available from the Paper Size/Type menu.
Unlinking trays
Note: Trays that do not have the same settings as any other tray are not linked.
Change one of the following tray settings:
Paper Type
Paper Type names describe the paper characteristics. If the name that best describes your paper...