Lexmark X940e User Manual

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 control panel, touch .
3Touch Paper Menu.
4Touch Paper Size/Type.
5Touch the tray number or MP Feeder Type.
6Touch  repeatedly until Custom Type  or another custom name appears.
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Paper and specialty media guide
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...

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,...

Preprinted papers such as letterhead must be able to withstand temperatures up to 230°C (446°F) without melting or
releasing hazardous emissions.
Using recycled paper
As an environmentally conscious company, Lexmark supports the use of recycled office paper produced specifically for
use in laser (electrophotographic) printers. In 1998, Lexmark presented to the US government a study demonstrating
that recycled paper produced by major mills in the US fed as well as non-recycled paper. However, no blanket...

Loading letterhead in the 520‑sheet trays
Long‑edge orientation
Without finisherWith finisher installed
Short‑edge orientation
Without finisherWith finisher installed
Loading letterhead in the 867‑sheet tray
Without finisherWith finisher installed
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Loading letterhead in the 1133‑sheet tray
Without finisherWith finisher installed
Using transparencies
Print samples on the transparencies being considered for use before buying large quantities.
When printing on transparencies:
From MarkVision Professional, Print Properties, or the control panel, set the Paper Type to Transparency.
Feed transparencies from the standard tray or the multipurpose feeder.
Use transparencies designed specifically for laser printers. Check with the manufacturer or vendor to...

–Have windows, holes, perforations, cutouts, or embossing
–Have metal clasps, string ties, or folding bars
–Have an interlocking design
–Have postage stamps attached
–Have any exposed adhesive when the flap is in the sealed or closed position
–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.
Using labels
Print samples on the...

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 long card stock when possible....

Paper sizeDimensions520‑sheet trays
(standard or
optional)High capacity
feederMultipurpose
feederDuplex unit
Folio216 x 330 mm
(8.5 x 13 in.)
X
JIS B4257 x 364 mm
(10.1 x 14.3 in.)X
JIS B5182 x 257 mm
(7.2 x 10.1 in.)
Legal216 x 356 mm
(8.5 x 14 in.)X
Letter216 x 279 mm
(8.5 x 11 in.)
Statement1140 x 216 mm
(5.5 x 8.5 in.)XX
Tabloid279 x 432 mm
(11 x 17 in.)
X
Universal100 x 148 mm
(3.9 x 5.8 in.) up to
305 x 483 mm
(11.7 x 19 in.)
2
XX
7 3/4 Envelope
(Monarch)98 x 191 mm
(3.9 x 7.5 in.)XXX
B5...

Paper types and weights supported by the printer
The printer engine supports 60–220 g/m2 (16–60 lb) paper weights. The duplex unit supports 63–170 g/m2 (17–45 lb)
paper weights.
Paper type520‑sheet traysHigh capacity feederMultipurpose feederDuplex unit
Plain Paper
Bond
Letterhead
Preprinted
Colored Paper
Card stock
Glossy paper X XX
Paper labels
*XX
TransparenciesX
Envelopes X X
X
* Vinyl labels are not supported.
Paper types and weights supported by the finisher
Use this table to determine the possible...