Lexmark C 912 User Manual
C912
User’s Reference
March 2002
www.lexmark.com
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Table of Contents
Notices ................................................................................................. 1
Trademarks ..........................................................................................................1
Licensing notice ....................................................................................................2
Cautions and warnings ................... ...... ....... ...... ...... ....... ...... ....... .........................3
Safety information .................................................................................................3
Electronic emission notices ..................................... ....... ...... ....... .........................3
Noise emission levels ...........................................................................................5
Energy Star ...........................................................................................................5
Chapter 1: Printer overview ..............................................................6
Print speed ...........................................................................................................7
Memory ....................... .......................... .......................... .......................... ............7
Paper handling .....................................................................................................7
Chapter 2: Printing ............................................................................8
Understanding the operator panel ........ ....... ...... ...... ....... ...... ....... .........................9
Sending a job to print ..........................................................................................12
Canceling a print job ...........................................................................................13
Loading a paper tray ...........................................................................................13
Loading paper .....................................................................................................14
Loading other paper sizes ..................................................................................17
Loading the multipurpose feeder ........................................................................18
Using the Print and Hold function .......................................................................25
Printing confidential jobs .....................................................................................27
Printing with custom size specialty media ..........................................................28
Tips for successful printing ................... ....... ...... ....................................... ...... ....33
Understanding fonts ................ ....................................... ...... ....... ...... ....... ...... ....34
Chapter 3: Media guidelines ...........................................................42
Paper .................................................................................................................. 43
Transparencies .................. .......................................................... ....................... 45
Envelopes ................... .......................................................... .............................. 45
Labels ................................................................................................................. 46
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Card stock .......................................................................................................... 46
Chapter 4: Using printer menus ..................................................... 48
Disabling operator panel menus ........................................................................ 49
Enabling operator panel menus ......................................................................... 49
Color Menu ......................................................................................................... 50
Finishing Menu ................................................................................................... 52
Infrared Menu ..................................................................................................... 55
Job Menu ........................................................................................................... 57
Network Menu .................................................................................................... 59
Parallel Menu . ...... ....................................... ...... ....... ...... ....... ...... ....... ...... .......... 61
PCL Emul Menu ................................................................................................. 63
Paper Menu ........................................................................................................ 66
Fax Menu ........................................................................................................... 73
PostScript Menu ....................... ...... ....... ...................................... ....... ...... ....... ... 79
Serial Menu ........................................................................................................ 80
Setup Menu ....................... ....... ...... ....... ...... ...... ....... ...... ....... ............................. 83
Supplies Menu ................................................................................................... 88
USB Menu .......................................................................................................... 90
Utilities Menu ...................................................................................................... 91
Chapter 5: Understanding printer messages ............................... 94
Chapter 6: Clearing paper jams ................................................... 112
200 Paper Jam <x> Pages Jammed (Check Areas A-F, T1-5, MPF) .............. 113
240 Paper Jam Check MP Feeder ................................................................... 129
24<x> Paper Jam Check Tray <x> .................................................................. 130
Chapter 7: Maintenance ................................................................ 134
Determining supply status ................................................................................ 134
Conserving supplies ......................................................................................... 134
Ordering supplies ............................................................................................. 136
Replacing supplies ........................................................................................... 137
Storing supplies ................................................................................................ 138
Recycling used supplies ................................................................................... 138
Replacing a photodeveloper ............................................................................ 139
Replacing the fuser .......................................................................................... 143
Replacing the oil coating roll ............................................................................ 152
Replacing the transfer belt ............................................................................... 156
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Replacing a toner cartridge .............................................................................. 165
Resetting the maintenance counter ................................................................. 170
Cleaning the LEDs ...... ...... ....... ...... ....................................... ...... ....... ...... ....... . 173
Closing the top cover .................................. ...... ....... ...... ....... ...... ....... .............. 175
Opening the top cover ...................................................................................... 177
Removing the duplex unit ................................................................................. 179
Removing the high capacity feeder .................................................................. 181
Removing the system board access cover ...................................................... 184
Locating memory and network options ............................................................ 185
Installing the system board access cover ...................... .................................. 185
Removing an optional drawer .......................................................................... 187
Chapter 8: Troubleshooting ......................................................... 189
Calling for service ............................................................................................. 189
Index ................................................................................................ 192
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Notices
Trademarks
Lexmark, Lexmark with diamond design, FontVision and MarkVision are trademarks of Lexmark
International, Inc., registered in the United States and/or other countries/regions.
ImageQuick and OptraImage are trademarks of Lexmark International, Inc.
Operation ReSource is a service mark of Lexmark International, Inc.
PCL® is a registered trademark of the Hewlett-Pac kard Compan y. PCL is Hewlett-Packard
Company’s designation of a set of printer commands (language) and functions included in its printer
products. This printer is intended to be compatible with the PCL language. This means the printer
recognizes PCL commands used in various application programs, and that the printer emulates the
functions corresponding to the commands.
®
PostScript
Systems’ designation of a set of printer commands (language) and functions included in its software
products. This printer is intended to be compatible with the Post Script 3 language. This means the
printer recognizes PostScript 3 commands used i n various application pro gr ams, and th at the printer
emulates the functions corresponding to the commands.
is a registered trademark of Adobe Systems Incorporated. PostScript 3 is Adobe
Details relating to compatibility are included in the Technical Reference.
The following terms are trademarks or registered trademarks of these companies:
Albertus The Monotype Corporation plc
Antique Olive Monsieur Marcel OLIVE
Apple-Chancery Apple Computer, Inc.
Arial The Monotype Corporation plc
Candid Agfa Corporation
CG Omega Product of Agfa Corporation
CG Times Based on Times New Roman under license from
Chicago Apple Computer, Inc.
Clarendon Linotype-Hell AG and/or its subsidiaries
Eurostile Nebiolo
Geneva Apple Computer, Inc.
GillSans The Monotype Corporation plc
The Monotype Corporation plc, is a product of Agfa
Corporation
Trademarks
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Helvetica Linotype-Hell AG and/or its subsidiaries
Hoefler Jonathan Hoefler Type Foundry
ITC Avant Garde International Typeface Corporation
Gothic
ITC Bookman International Typeface Corporation
ITC Lubalin Graph International Typeface Corporation
ITC Mona Lisa International Typeface Corporation
ITC Zapf International Typeface Corporation
Chancery
Joanna The Monotype Corporation plc
Marigold Arthur Baker
Monaco Apple Computer, Inc.
New York Apple Computer, Inc.
Oxford Arthur Baker
Palatino Linotype-Hell AG and/or its subsidiaries
Stempel Linotype-Hell AG and/or its subsidiaries
Garamond
Taffy Agfa Corporation
Times New The Monotype Corporation plc
Roman
TrueType Apple Computer, Inc.
Univers Linotype-Hell AG and/or its subsidiaries
Wingdings Microsoft Corporation
Other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
Licensing notice
The printer resident software contains:
• Software dev eloped and copyrighted by Lexmark
• Lexmark modified software licensed under th e pr ovisions of the GNU General Pub l ic License
version 2 and the GNU Lesser General Public License version 2.1
• Software licensed under the BSD license and warranty statements
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Licensing notice
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The Lexmark modified GNU licensed software is free sof tware; you can r edistrib ute it and/or modify it
under the terms of the licenses referenced abov e. These licenses do not provide you any rights to
the Lexmark copyrighted software in this printer.
Since the GNU licensed software that the Lexmark modifications are based upon is supplied
explicitly without warranty, use of the Lexmark modified version is similarly prov ided without warr anty.
See the warranty disclaimers in the referenced licenses for additional details.
To obtain source code files for the Lexmark modified GNU licensed software, launch the drivers CD
that shipped with your printer and click Contact Lexmark.
Cautions and warnings
CAUTION: A caution identifies something that might cause you harm.
Warning: A warning identifies something that might damage your printer hardware or
software.
Safety information
• Connect the power cord to a properly grounded electrical outlet that is near the product and
easily accessible .
• Refer service or repairs, other than those described in the operating instructions, to a
professional service person.
• This product is designed, tested, and approv ed to meet strict global safety standards wit h the
use of specific Lexmark components. The safety features of some parts may not always be
obvious. Lexmark is not responsible for the use of other replacement parts.
CAUTION: Do not use the fax feature during a lightning storm.
CAUTION: Do not set up this product or make any electrical/cabling connections (power cord,
telephone, and so on) during a lightning storm.
Electronic emission no tices
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) compliance information
statement
This printer has been tested and found to comply with the limits f or a Class A di gital device, pursuant
to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may
not cause harmful interference, and (2) this de vice must accept any interference recei ved, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
Cautions and warnings
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The FCC Class A limits are designed to provide reasonable protecti on against harmful interference
when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment genera tes, uses , and
can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction
manual, may cause harmful interfere nce to r adio communications. Operation of this equipment in a
residential area is likely to cause harmful interference, in which case the user will be required to
correct the interference at his own expense.
The manufacturer is not responsib le for any radio or television interference caused by using other
than recommended cables or by unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment .
Unauthorized changes or modifications could vo id the user's authority to operate this equipment.
Note: To assure compliance with FCC regulations on electromagnetic interference for a
Class A computing device, use a properly shielded and grounded cable. Use of a
substitute cable not properly shielded and grounded may result in a violation of
FCC regulations.
Industry Canada compliance statement
This Class A digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing
Equipment Regulations.
Avis de conformité aux normes d’Industrie Canada
Cet appareil numérique de la classe A respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel
brouilleur du Canada.
European Community (EC) directives conformity
This product is in conformity with the protection requirements of EC Council directives 89/336/EEC
and 73/23/EEC on the appro ximation and harmonization of the laws of the Member States relating to
electromagnetic compatibility and safety of electrical equipment designed for use within certain
voltage limits.
A declaration of conf ormity with the requirements of the directiv es has been si gned by the Direct or of
Manufacturing and Technical Support, Lexmark International, S.A., Boigny, France.
This product satisfies the Class A limits of EN 55022 and safety requirements of EN 60950.
Warning: This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause r adio
interference, in which case, the user may be required to take adequate measures.
Electronic emission not ices
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Japanese VCCI notice
The United Kingdom Telecommunications Act 1984
This apparatus is approv ed under the approval number NS/G/1234/J/100003 for the indirect
connections to the public telecommunications systems in the United Kingdom.
Noise emission levels
The following measurements were made in accordance with ISO 7779 and reported in conformance
with ISO 9296.
Printing 58 dBA
Idling 48 dBA
Energ y Star
The EPA ENERGY STAR Office equipment program is a partnership effort with computer
manufacturers to promote the introduction of energy-efficient products and to reduce air pollution
caused by power generation.
Companies participating in this program introduce personal computers, printers, monitors, or fax
machines that power down when the y are not being u sed. This f eatur e will cut the ener g y used by up
to 50 percent. Lexmark is proud to be a participant in this program.
As an ENERGY STAR Partner, Lexmark International, Inc. has determined that this product meets
the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency.
Noise emission levels
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Printer overview
The following illustrati ons show a standard model configur ation and a fully configured network printer
(without the optional staple punch finisher). If you have attached paper handling options to your
printer, it may look more like the fully conf i gured model. For information on other possible
configurations, refer to the Setup Guide.
Standard model configuration
This printer is a network color printer that uses electrophotographic technology to deliver high quality
images, presentation graphi cs, line art, and text. Its fast output–up to 28 pages per minute ( ppm) for
both four-color and monochrome print jobs–makes it the ideal solution for businesses where
performance is critical.
Fully configured
The printer's flexible design allows it to support a variety of printing needs. For example, the “toner
darkness” settings lets you conserve toner when maximum print quality is not necessary. You can
also adjust the printed colors to more closely represent the colors on your computer display.
A variety of connectivity options make th e printer an excellen t choice for all types of system
environments. You can attach one internal adapter to support network configurations requiring
Ethernet, Token-Ring, LocalTalk, serial, infrared, or additional parallel ports. You can even attach a
class 1 fax modem to the optional serial port and receive faxes directly to your printer.
The printer also offers flexible paper handling. It supports a wide variety of paper sizes, from A5 to
A3, Banner (11.7 x 36 in.), and 12 x 18 in., and has a standard multipurpose feeder that makes it
easy to print on envelopes, transparencies, labels, card stock, glossy, and non-standard size paper.
You can add up to three optional drawers to the base printer, which can increase the printer's paper
Printer overview
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Printer overview
capacity to 2300 sheets. You can also add an optional high capacity feeder making the total paper
capacity 5300 sheets. A finisher th at off ers staple, hole-punch, and job offset options is also a v ailabl e
to give you a more professional and efficient output.
Print speed
Your printer can print four-color and mono jobs at up to 28 ppm. With all printers, print speed varies
depending on specific characteristics of the job, such as the size of the formatted page, the number
of fonts, the number and complexity of images and g r aphics, and so on. Printing a mix of color and
mono jobs may also slow printing, depending on the printer settings you have chosen.
Memory
Your printer ships with at least 128MB of memory for fast, efficient processing of color jobs. (Network
and other models may ship with more memory.)
You can install an optional hard disk for storing downloaded resources and job statistics, and for
spooling or collating print jobs. Resour ces stored in flash memory or on disk are retained in memory
even after the printer is turned off and back on.
Lexmark recognizes that there are third party suppliers of memory features for Lexmark products.
Lexmark does not recommend, test, or support third party memory features. We cannot guarantee
their reliability, accuracy, or compatibility. An y damage to a Lexmark product caused b y third party
memory is not covered by the product' s warranty. Lexmark may r equire that all third p arty features be
removed before a product is supported or serviced.
Paper handling
The printer comes equipped with a 550-sheet paper tray and a multipurpose feeder. (Some models
may ship with a sec ond 550-sheet tray.) The multipurpose feeder lets you load a stack of envelopes,
transparencies, labe ls, c ard stock, gl ossy or heavier papers f or multiple-page jobs . To increase paper
feeding capacity, you can attach up to three optional drawers, each with a 550-sheet tray, and one
optional 3000-sheet high capacity feeder.
Print speed
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Printing
This section contains information about understanding the operator panel, changing printer settings ,
and understanding operator panel menus.
You can change most printer settings from your software program or printer driver. Settings you
change from the application or printer driver apply only to the job you are preparing to send to the
printer.
Changes made to printer settings from a software prog ram ov erride changes made from the operator
panel.
If you cannot change a setting from your program, use the operator panel or the remote operator
panel available from MarkVision™ Professional. Changing a printer setting from the operator panel
or from MarkVision Professional makes that settin g the user defa ult . Refer to the drivers CD for
information about MarkVision Professional.
Printing
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Printing
Understanding the operator panel
The printer operator panel has a two line by 16-character liquid crystal display (LCD), five b uttons,
and one indicator light.
Ready
LCD
Indicator light
1
Menu
2
Select
Go
3
5
Return
Stop
4
6
Indicator light
The indicator light give s info rmation about the status of your printer . If the light is:
• Off, the printer is off
• On, the printe r is on, but idle
• Blinking, the printer is on and is busy
Using the operat or panel buttons
Use the five operator panel buttons to open a menu, scroll through a list of values, change printer
settings, and respond to printer messages.
The numbers 1 through 6 appear beside the operator panel buttons; these numbers are used to
enter personal identific ation n umbers (PI N) f or Print and Hold jobs. For more information, see
the Print and Hold function.
Using
Understanding the operator panel
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The following information describes the functions of each button.
Note: Buttons act upon the information displayed on the second line of the operator
panel.
Go Press the Go button to:
• Return to the Ready state if the printer is in an offline situation (the Ready
message does not display on the operator panel).
• Exit printer menus and return to the Ready state.
• Clear operator panel error messages.
If you’ve changed printer settings from the operator panel menus, press Go before
sending a job to print. The printer must display Ready for jobs to print.
Menu Each end of the button has a function. Press Menu:
• When Ready is displayed, to take the printer offline (out of the Ready state) and
scroll through the menus.
• When Busy is displayed, to take the printer to the Job Menu.
• When the printer is offline, press Menu> to scroll through the menus.
•Press <Menu to go to the pr evious item in the menus.
For menu items with numeric values, such as Copies, press and hold Menu to scroll
through the values. Release the button when the number you want is displayed.
Select Press Select to:
• Select the menu displayed on the second line of the operator panel. Depending on
the type of menu, this action:
• Opens the menu and displays the first item in the menu.
• Opens the menu item and displays the default setting.
• Save the displayed menu item as the default setting. The printer displays the
Saved message and returns to the menu item.
• Clear certain messages from the operator panel.
Return Press Return to return to the previous menu level or menu item.
Stop Press Stop at the Ready, Busy, or Wait ing message to temporarily stop all
activity and take the printer offline. The operator panel status message changes to
Not Ready.
Press Go to return the printer to Ready, Busy, or Waitin g.
Changing printer settings
From the operator panel, you can select menu items and associated values to print your jobs
successfully. You can also use the panel to alter the setup and operating environment of the printer.
Using printer menus for an e xpl anation of all the menu items.
See
You can modify printer settings by:
• Selecting a setting from a list of values
• Changing an On/Off setting
• Changing a numerical setting
Understanding the operator panel
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Printing
To select a new value as a setting:
1 From a Ready status message, press Menu. The menu names appear.
2 Continue to press and release Menu until you see the menu you need.
3 Press Selectto select the menu or menu item displayed on the second line of the display.
• If the selection is a menu, the menu opens and the first printer setting in the menu appears.
• If the selection is a menu item, the default setting for the menu item appears.
(The current user default setting has an asterisk [*] beside it.)
Each menu item has a list of values for the menu item. A value can be:
• A phrase or word to describe a setting
• A numerical value that can be changed
• An On or Off setting
4 Press Menu to move to the value you need.
5 Press Select to select the v alue on the sec ond line of the oper ator panel. An asterisk appears
beside the value to indicate t hat it is now t he user default setting. The new sett ing appears f or
one second, clears, displays the word Saved, and then displays the pr evious list of menu
items.
6 Press Return to go back to previous menus. Make additional menu selections to set new
default settings. Press Go if this is the last setting to change.
User default settings re main in effect until you sav e new settings or restore the factory defaults.
Settings you choose from your software program can also change or override the user default
settings you select from the operator panel.
Printing the menu settings page
Complete the following steps to print a list of the current user default settings and installed printer
options:
1 Make sure the printer power is on and the Ready status message appears.
2 Press Menu until you see Utilities Menu, and then press Select.
3 Press Menu until you see Print Menus, and then press Select.
The message Printing Menu Settings appears and remains until the page prints. The
printer returns to Ready when the page or pages finish printing.
If a message appears, see Understanding printer messages for more information.
Understanding the operator panel
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4 Ve rify that the options you installed are correctly listed under “Installed F eatures.”
If an option you installed is not listed, turn the printer off, unplug the power cord, and reinstall
the option.
Note: To pre ven t an electrical overload, pl ug your printer into a wel l-grounded outlet on a
non-ground fault interrupter (GFI) cir cuit .
5 Ve rify the amount of memory installed is correctly listed under “Printer Information.”
6 Verify that the paper trays are configured for the sizes and types of paper you loaded.
The diagram in Using printer menus shows the menu items in each menu.
An asterisk (*) next to a value indicates th e f actory default setting. Factory defaults may differ for
different countries/regions.
Factory defaults are the function settings in effect the first time you turn your printer on. These
remain in effect until you change them. Factory defaults are restored if you select the Restore value
for the Factory Defaults menu item in the Utilities me nu.
When you select a new setting from the operator panel, the asterisk moves next to the selected
setting to identify it as the current user default.
User defaults are the settings you select for different printer functions and store in printer memory.
Once stored, these settings remain active until new ones are stored or the factory defaults are
restored. See
Changing printer settings.
Note: Settings you choose from your software application may override the settings you
select from the operator panel.
Menus Disabled
If your printer is configured as a network printer available to a number of users, Menus Disabled
may appear when you pres s Menu from the Ready state. Disabling the menus prevents users from
using the operator panel to inadvertently change a printer default that has been set by the person
managing the printer. You can still use Print and Hold features, clear messages, and select items
from the Job menu when printing a job, but you cannot change other printer settings. You can,
however, use your printer driver to override printer defaults and select settings for individual print
jobs.
Sending a job to print
1 Open the file you want to print.
2 From the File menu, choose Print.
3 Ve rify that the correct printer is selected in the dialog box.
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Printing
4 Adjust the printer settings according to your need.
The printer settings available are determined by the program that opens your file .
Note: Click Properties or Setup to adjust printer settings not avail ab le from the firs t
screen, and then click OK.
5 Click OK or Print to send the job to the selected printer.
Canceling a print job
1 Press Menu.
Job Menu appears on the first line of the display and Cancel Job appears on the second
line.
2 Press Select.
Canceling Job briefly appears on the display. The printer finishes printing any page already
being printed, and then stops. The printer returns to the Ready state.
Loading a paper tray
The printer lets you know when you need to load paper. If a tray has less than 50 sheets of paper,
Tray x Low appears on the displa y, where x corresponds to a paper tray. Open the tray and load
paper to remove the message.
When you change the paper in the tr a y, make sure the paper guides are in the correct posit ions. The
position of the left paper guide informs the printer of the size of paper loaded in the tray. Feeding
paper when the left or front paper guides are not in the correct position may result in misfeeds or
paper jams.
If you load a different type of media, see how to change the Paper Type setting in the Paper Menu.
Canceling a print job
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Printing
Loading paper
Complete these instructions to load print materials into any of the standard or optional trays.
1 Pull the paper tray out until it stops.
2 Press the metal plate down until it locks.
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Printing
3 Release the left paper guide by squeezing it and sliding it into the position for the size of
paper you are loading.
Note: The position of the left paper guide tells the printer the size of the paper in the tray.
If the left paper guide is in the wrong position, you may ex perience paper f e eding
problems or incorrect page formatting.
4 Flex the sheets back and forth to loosen them, and then fan them.
Do not fold or crease the paper. Straighten the edges of the stack on a level surface.
Loading paper
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Printing
5 Place the paper in the tray, print side down.
Note: Do not exceed the maximum stack height for recommended media shown in the
stack height table on the Quick Reference sheet or in the
Overfilling the tray may cause jams.
Media guidelines.
6 Squeeze the front paper guide lever and slide the guide until it lightly touches the stack of
paper. Make sure the left paper guide is positioned snugly against the stack of paper. If
necessary, squeeze and slide the left paper guide until it latches into place against the paper
stack.
Loading paper
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Printing
7 Rotate the paper size dial until the size of the paper in the tra y is indicated.
Note: This setting serves as a visual reminder only; it has no effect on the operation of
the printer.
8 Push the tray in.
Loading other paper sizes
See Loading the multipurpose feeder for instructions on loading letterhead in the multipurpose
feeder.
Note: Labels and Lexmark transparencies (LTR P/N 12A5940, or A4 P/N 12A5941) may
only be fed from the optional Hea vy Medi a Tray. Glossy paper can be fed from any
tray.
Loading other paper sizes
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Printing
Loading the multipurpose feeder
The multipurpose feeder can hold several sizes and types of paper, such as transparencies and
envelopes. It is useful for single page printing on letterhead, colored paper, or other specialty media.
Refer to the Card Stock & Label Guide for more information on paper types and sizes.
You can use the multipurpose feeder one of two ways:
• Paper tray—Load paper or other print media in the feeder with the intention of leaving the
media in the feeder.
• Manual bypass feeder—Send a print job to the feeder while specifying the type and size of
media from your computer. The printer then prompts you to load the appropriate print media
before it prints.
Keep in mind the following capacities, paper dimensions, and operating tips when loading the
multipurpose feeder .
Capacity
The maximum stack height is 11 mm (0.4 in.). The multipurpose feeder can hold approximately:
2
• 100 sheets of 75 g/m
• 80 sheets of 24 lb. 12x18 paper
• 55 sheets of labels
• 55 sheets of card stock
• 50 transparencies
• 10 envelopes
• 1 sheet of glossy paper (manual feed)
• 1 sheet of banner paper (297.2 x 914.4 mm. [11.7 x 36 in.]), manual feed
(20 lb.) paper
Paper dimensions
The multipurpose feeder accepts paper within the followin g dimensions:
• Width—90 mm (3.54 in.) to 305 mm (12 in.)
• Length—148 mm (5.83 in.) to 914 mm (36 in.)
Trouble-free printing
• Load only one size of paper or envelopes at a time in the multipurpose feeder.
• To achieve the best possible print quality, use only high-quality print media that is designed
for use in laser printers. For more guidelines on paper, see
• To prevent paper jams, do not add or remove print media when there is still media in the
multipurpose feeder .
• Load media with the recommended print side up.
Media guidelines.
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Printing
• Do not place objects on the multipurpose feeder. Also, avoid pressing down or applying
excessive f orce on it.
• Do not remove any paper tra y while a job is printing from the multipurpose feeder or Busy is
displayed on the operator panel. Doing so may cause a jam.
To load the multipurpose feeder:
1 Open the multipurpose feeder, and then extend the r ecessed tray to accommodate the paper
you want to use.
2 Slide the paper width guides to the correct position.
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3 Push down the bottom plate until it locks into place.
4 Prepare the print media for loading.
• Flex paper or fan envelopes back and forth. Do not fold or crease the paper. Straighten the
edges on a level surface.
• Hold transparencies by the edges and av oid touching the print side. Fan the stack of
transparencies to prevent jams. Be careful not to scratch or leave fingerprints on the
transparencies.
5 Load one type of print media in the multipurpose feeder. Do not mix types. Click a topic for
loading instructions:
• Loading paper, transparencies, labels, and card stock
• Loading envelopes
• Loading letterhead
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• Loading paper, transparencies, labels, and card stock
a Load paper, transparencies, labels, and card stock in the center of the tra y with the
recommended print side face up.
b Continue with step 6.
Loading envelopes
a Load envelopes flap side down, with the flap closed, and with the return address area on
the right. Orient the envelopes so that the edge with the return address and stamp area
will enter the multipurpose feeder last.
Warning: Never use envelopes with sta mps, clasps, snaps, windows, coated linings, or self-
stick adhesives. These envelopes may severely damage the printer.
Note: If envelopes jam while printing, try reducing the number of envelopes in the
multipurpose feeder .
b Continue with step 6.
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Loading letterhead
a For both simplex (single-sided) and duplex (double-sided) printing on letterhead, place
the printed side face up.
b Continue with step 6.
6 Gently slide the print media into the multipurpose feeder.
Note: Forcing the print media may cause a jam.
7 Slide the width guides until the y light ly rest agai nst the e dges of the print media . Do not bend
the print media.
8 Push the SET button to the left to unlock the bottom plate.
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9 Select the paper source, size, and type from your software program and select paper size
and type from the operator panel.
a Make sure the paper size (MP Feeder Size) and paper type (MP Feeder Type) for the
multipurpose feeder are set to the correct value for the print media you are loading. (See
Paper and Paper Type for detailed information about these settings.)
b Press Go to retur n to Ready .
Note: Software settings may override operator panel settings.
Closing the multipurpose feeder
1 Remove print media from the multipurpose feeder.
2 Push the extended tray in to collapse the m ultipurpose feeder to it s short-length position.
3 Push down the bottom plate until it locks into place.
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4 Close the multipurpose feeder.
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Using the Print and Hold function
When sending a job to the printer, you can specify in the driver that you want the printer to hold the
job in memory. When you are ready to print the job, you must go to the printer and use the operator
panel menus to identify which held job you want t o print.
Printing and deleting held jobs
Once held jobs are stored in printer memory, you can use the operator panel to specify what you
want to do with one or more of the jobs. You can select either Confidential Job or Held Jobs (Repeat
Print, Reserve Print, and Verify Print jobs) from the Job Menu. If you select Confidential Job, y ou
must enter the personal identificat ion number (PIN) y ou specified in the driver when y ou sent the j ob .
Printing confidential jobs for more information.
See
From either the Confidential Job or the Held Jobs menu items, you have five choices:
• Print All Jobs
• Print A Job
• Delete All Jobs
• Delete A Job
• Print Copies
Accessing held jobs from the operator panel
1 To access held jobs from the operator panel:
• If the printer is Busy, pr e ss Menu and Job Menu appears.
• If the printer is Ready , continue to step 2.
2 Press Menu until you see Held Jobs or Confidential Job on the operator panel display,
depending on the type of job you want to access.
3 Press Select.
Note: If you are looking for a Confidential Job, you are prompted to enter your PIN. See
Printing confidential jobs for more information.
4 Press Menu until the action you want to take appears on the second line of the operator
panel (print a job, delete a job , and so on).
5 Press Select.
• If you are looking f or one particular job, press Menu to scrol l through the l ist of jobs a vailable,
and press Select when the correct job is displayed. An asterisk (*) appears next to the job
name indicating you have chosen to print or delete that job.
• If you are prompted to enter the number of copies you want to print, use Menu to increase or
decrease the number on the operator panel, and press Select.
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