Lexmark X864de User Manual

							2Squeeze the length guide tab inward as shown, and slide the guide to the correct position for the paper size being
loaded.
3Flex the sheets back and forth to loosen them, and then fan them. Do not fold or crease the paper. Straighten the
edges on a level surface.
4Load paper in the tray with the print side up.
Note: Make sure the paper is below the maximum fill line on the rear guide. Overloading may cause jams.
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							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.
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.
Note: Do not add or remove paper when the printer is printing from the multipurpose feeder or when the printer
control panel indicator light is blinking. Doing so may cause a jam.
1Lower the multipurpose feeder.
2Pull the tray extension out.
Note: Do not place objects on the multipurpose feeder. Also, avoid pressing down on it or applying excessive
force to it.
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							4Flex the sheets or envelopes back and forth to loosen them, then fan them. Do not fold or crease the paper.
Straighten the edges on a level surface.
5Load the paper or specialty media into the feeder.
Note: Make sure the paper is below the maximum fill line. Overloading may cause jams.
6Slide the width guides until they lightly rest against the edge of the paper.
7Set the Paper Size and Paper Type for the multipurpose feeder (MP Feeder Size and MP Feeder Type) to the correct
value for the print media you loaded. For more information, see “Setting the Paper Size and Paper Type” on page 54. Loading paper and specialty media63
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							Loading letter‑ or A4‑size paper in the short-edge orientation
By default, the printer is set to recognize letter- or A4-size paper loaded in the long-edge orientation. If you want to
load letter- or A4-size paper in the short-edge orientation, make sure you enable Short-edge Printing.
1Make sure the printer is off.
2From the printer control panel, press and hold  and 6MNO while you turn the printer on.
3Release both buttons when a progress bar appears on the display.
The printer performs its power-on sequence, and then the Configuration menu appears.
4Press the up or down arrow until Short-edge Printing appears, and then press the arrow to the right of Short-edge
Printing.
5Press the left or right arrows until you see Enable, and then press Submit.
Submitting Change appears.
6Press Back.
7Press Exit Config Menu.
Linking and unlinking trays
Linking trays
Tray linking is useful for large print jobs or multiple copies. When one linked tray is empty, paper feeds from the next
linked tray. When the Paper Size and Paper Type settings are the same for any trays, the trays are automatically linked.
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 for all trays from the Paper Type menu. The Paper Type menu and the Paper
Size menu are both available from the Paper Size/Type menu.
Unlinking trays
Unlinked trays have settings that are not the same as the settings of any other tray. Loading paper and specialty media64
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							To unlink a tray, change the following tray settings so that they do not match the settings of any other tray:
Paper Type (for example: Plain Paper, Letterhead, Custom Type )
Paper Type names describe the paper characteristics. If the name that best describes your paper is used by linked
trays, assign a different Paper Type name to the tray, such as Custom Type , or define your own custom name.
Paper Size (for example: letter, A4, statement)
Load a different paper size to change the Paper Size setting for a tray automatically. Paper Size settings for the
multipurpose feeder are not automatic; they must be set manually from the Paper Size menu.
Warning—Potential Damage: Do not assign a Paper Type name that does not accurately describe the type of paper
loaded in the tray. The temperature of the fuser varies according to the specified Paper Type. Paper may not be
properly processed if an inaccurate Paper Type is selected.
Assigning a custom paper type name
Assign a custom paper type name to a tray when linking or unlinking the tray.
1Make sure the printer is on and Ready appears.
2From the home screen, touch .
3Touch Paper Menu.
4Touch Paper Size/Type.
5Select the tray number or MP Feeder Type.
6Touch the left or right arrow until Custom Type  or another custom name appears.
7Touch Submit.
Changing a Custom Type  name
You can use the Embedded Web Server or MarkVisionTM to define a name other than Custom Type  for each of the
custom paper types that are loaded. When a Custom Type  name is changed, the menus display the new name
instead of Custom Type .
To change a Custom Type  name from the Embedded Web Server:
1Open a Web browser.
Note: The computer must be connected to the same network as the printer.
2In the address bar, type the IP address of the network printer (for example,192.264.263.17).
3Press Enter.
4From the navigation panel of the initial page, click Configuration.
5Click Paper Menu.
6Click Custom Name.
7Type a name for the paper type in a Custom Name  box.
Note: This custom name will replace a custom type  name under the Custom Types and Paper Size/Type
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							8Click Submit.
Submitting Selection appears.
9Click Custom Types.
Custom Types appears, followed by your custom name.
10Select a Paper Type setting from the picklist next to your custom name.
11Click Submit.
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							Paper and specialty media guidelines
Paper guidelines
Paper characteristics
The following paper characteristics affect print quality and reliability. Consider these characteristics when evaluating
new paper stock.
Weight
The printer can automatically feed paper weights from 60 to 220 g/m2 (16 to 58 lb bond) grain long. Paper lighter than
60 g/m
2 (16 lb) might not be stiff enough to feed properly, causing jams. For best performance, use 75‑g/m2 (20‑lb
bond) grain long paper. For paper smaller than 182 x 257 mm (7 x 10 in.), we recommend 90 g/m
2 (24 lb) or heavier
paper.
Note: Duplex is supported only for 60‑g/m
2–120‑g/m2 (16‑lb–32‑lb bond) paper.
Curl
Curl is the tendency for paper to curl at its edges. Excessive curl can cause paper feeding problems. Curl can occur after
the paper passes through the printer, where it is exposed to high temperatures. Storing paper unwrapped in hot, humid,
cold, or dry conditions, even in the trays, can contribute to paper curling prior to printing and can cause feeding
problems.
Smoothness
Paper smoothness directly affects print quality. If paper is too rough, toner cannot fuse to it properly. If paper is too
smooth, it can cause paper feeding or print quality issues. Always use paper between 100 and 300 Sheffield points;
however, smoothness between 150 and 200 Sheffield points produces the best print quality.
Moisture content
The amount of moisture in paper affects both print quality and the ability of the printer to feed the paper correctly.
Leave paper in its original wrapper until it is time to use it. This limits the exposure of paper to moisture changes that
can degrade its performance.
Condition paper before printing by storing it in its original wrapper in the same environment as the printer for 24 to
48 hours before printing. Extend the time several days if the storage or transportation environment is very different
from the printer environment. Thick paper may also require a longer conditioning period.
Grain direction
Grain refers to the alignment of the paper fibers in a sheet of paper. Grain is either grain long, running the length of
the paper, or grain short, running the width of the paper.
For 60‑ to 135‑g/m
2 (16‑ to 36‑lb bond) paper, grain long paper is recommended. For papers heavier than 135 g/m2,
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							Fiber content
Most high‑quality xerographic paper is made from 100% chemically treated pulped wood. This content provides the
paper with a high degree of stability resulting in fewer paper feeding problems and better print quality. Paper containing
fibers such as cotton can negatively affect paper handling.
Unacceptable paper
The following paper types are not recommended for use with the printer:
Chemically treated papers used to make copies without carbon paper, also known as carbonless papers, carbonless
copy paper (CCP), or no carbon required (NCR) paper
Preprinted papers with chemicals that may contaminate the printer
Preprinted papers that can be affected by the temperature in the printer fuser
Preprinted papers that require a registration (the precise print location on the page) greater than ±2.3 mm (±0.9 in.),
such as optical character recognition (OCR) forms
In some cases, registration can be adjusted with a software application to successfully print on these forms.
Coated papers (erasable bond), synthetic papers, thermal papers
Rough‑edged, rough or heavily textured surface papers, or curled papers
Recycled papers that fail EN12281:2002 (European)
Paper weighing less than 60 g/m2 (16 lb)
Multiple‑part forms or documents
Selecting paper
Using appropriate paper prevents jams and helps ensure trouble‑free printing.
To help avoid jams and poor print quality:
Always use new, undamaged paper.
Before loading paper, know the recommended print side of the paper. This information is usually indicated on the
paper package.
Do not use paper that has been cut or trimmed by hand.
Do not mix paper sizes, types, or weights in the same source; mixing results in jams.
Do not use coated papers unless they are specifically designed for electrophotographic printing.
Selecting preprinted forms and letterhead
Use these guidelines when selecting preprinted forms and letterhead:
Use grain long for 64–216 g/m2 (17–58 lb) paper.
Use only forms and letterhead printed using an offset lithographic or engraved printing process.
Avoid papers with rough or heavily textured surfaces.
Use papers printed with heat‑resistant inks designed for use in xerographic copiers. The ink must be able to withstand
temperatures up to 230°C (446°F) without melting or releasing hazardous emissions. Use inks that are not affected by
the resin in toner. Inks that are oxidation‑set or oil‑based generally meet these requirements; latex inks might not.
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							Storing paper
Use these paper storage guidelines to help avoid jams and uneven print quality:
For best results, store paper where the temperature is 21°C (70°F) and the relative humidity is 40%. Most label
manufacturers recommend printing in a temperature range of 18 to 24°C (65 to 75°F) with relative humidity between
40 and 60%.
Store paper in cartons when possible, on a pallet or shelf, rather than on the floor.
Store individual packages on a flat surface.
Do not store anything on top of individual paper packages.
Supported paper sizes, types, and weights
The following tables provide information on standard and optional paper sources and the types of paper they support.
Note: For an unlisted paper size, configure a Universal Paper Size.
Supported paper sizes
Measurements apply to simplex (one‑sided) printing only. For duplex (two‑sided) printing, the minimum size is
139.7 x 210 mm (5.50 x 8.27 in.).
Basic input trays
Paper sizeDimensionsStandard 500‑sheet trays (Tray 1
and Tray 2)Multipurpose feeder
A4210 x 297 mm (8.27 x 11.7 in.)
A51148 x 210 mm (5.83 x 8.27 in.)
A62105 x 148 mm (4.13 x 5.83 in.)X
A3297 x 420 mm (11.7 x 16.5 in.)
Statement1, 2139.7 x 215.9 mm (5.5 x 8.5 in.)
Oficio (México)2215.9 x 340.4 mm (8.5 x 13.4 in.)
JIS B53182 x 257 mm (7.17 x 10.1 in.)
JIS B4257 x 364 mm (10.1 x 14.3 in.)
1 The printer trays cannot distinguish between A5‑ and statement‑size paper when both sizes are loaded in the printer trays.
From the Size Sensing menu, specify which size you want the printer to detect. Load either A5‑ or statement‑size paper in
the paper trays, but not both.
2 This paper size is supported only when the source is non‑size sensing or when size sensing is disabled.
3 The printer trays cannot distinguish between B5‑ and Executive‑size paper when both sizes are loaded in the trays. From
the Size Sensing menu, specify which size you want the printer to detect. Load either B5‑ or Executive‑size paper in the
paper trays, but not both.
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							Paper sizeDimensionsStandard 500‑sheet trays (Tray 1
and Tray 2)Multipurpose feeder
Letter215.9 x 279.4 mm (8.5 x 11 in.)
Tabloid279.4 x 431.8 mm (11 x 17 in.)
Legal215.9 x 355.6 mm (8.5 x 14 in.)
Executive3184.2 x 266.7 mm
(7.25 x 10.5 in.)
Folio215.9 x 330.2 mm (8.5 x 13 in.)
Universal
Note: Turn size
sensing off to
support universal
sizes that are close to
standard media sizes.182 x 431 mm (7.1 x 16.9 in.) to
139.7 x 297 mm (5.5 x 11.7 in.)
98.4 x 431.8 mm (3.8 x 17 in.) to
89 x 297 mm (3.5 x 11.7 in.) for
the multipurpose feeder only.
148 x 431.8 mm (5.83 x 17 in.) to
140 x 297.2 mm (5.51 x 11.7 in.)
for the duplex unit only.
7 3/4 Envelope
(Monarch)98.4 x 190.5 mm (3.875 x 7.5 in.)X
10 Envelope104.8 x 241.3 mm (4.12 x 9.5 in.)X
DL Envelope110 x 220 mm (4.33 x 8.66 in.)X
C5 Envelope162 x 229 mm (6.38 x 9.01 in.)X
Other Envelope98.4.7 x 431.8 mm (3.8 x 17 in.)
to 89 x 297 mm (3.5 x 11.7 in.)X
1 The printer trays cannot distinguish between A5‑ and statement‑size paper when both sizes are loaded in the printer trays.
From the Size Sensing menu, specify which size you want the printer to detect. Load either A5‑ or statement‑size paper in
the paper trays, but not both.
2 This paper size is supported only when the source is non‑size sensing or when size sensing is disabled.
3 The printer trays cannot distinguish between B5‑ and Executive‑size paper when both sizes are loaded in the trays. From
the Size Sensing menu, specify which size you want the printer to detect. Load either B5‑ or Executive‑size paper in the
paper trays, but not both.
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