Lexmark T520, T522 Reference Guide
Lexmark T522
User’s Reference
May 2001
www.lexmark.com
Table of contents
Chapter 1: Printer overview ..............................................................7
Chapter 2: Using the operator panel ...............................................8
Understanding the operator panel .. ....... ...... ...... ....... ............................................ 8
Using the operator panel buttons ......................................................................... 9
Using the operator panel to change printer settings .......................................... 10
Printing the menu settings page ......................................................................... 11
Chapter 3: Using the Print and Hold function ..............................12
Printing and deleting held jobs ........................................................................... 12
Accessing held jobs from the operator panel ..................................................... 13
Recognizing when format errors occur .............................................................. 13
Repeat Print ....................................................................................................... 14
Reserve Print ..................................................................................................... 14
Verify Print .......................................................................................................... 14
Confidential jobs ................................................................................................. 14
Chapter 4: Canceling a print job ....................................................16
Chapter 5: Printing folio and statement size paper .....................17
Chapter 6: Choosing print material ...............................................18
Paper characteristics .......................................................................................... 18
Weight ......................... ....... ...... ....... ...... ...... ....... .......................................... 18
Curl .............................................................................................................. 19
Smoothness ................ ................................ ................................. ................ 19
Moisture content .......................................................................................... 19
Grain direction ...... ...... ............................................. ....... ...... ....... ...... ....... ... 19
Fiber content ................................................................................................ 19
Recommended paper ......................................................................................... 19
Unacceptable paper ........................................................................................... 20
Choosing preprinted forms and letterhead ......................................................... 20
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Choosing prepunched paper .............................................................................. 20
Choosing paper .................................................................................................. 21
Choosing envelopes ........................................................................................... 22
Choosing labels .................................................................................................. 22
Choosing card stock ........................................................................................... 23
Choosing transparencies ................................................................................... 24
Chapter 7: Print material specifications ........................................25
Chapter 8: Loading print material ..................................................29
Chapter 9: Loading a paper tray ....................................................30
Loading letterhead ....................................................................................... 31
Chapter 10: Loading the multipurpose feeder ..............................32
Capacity ............................................................................................................. 32
Paper dimensions .............................................................................................. 32
Trouble-free printing ................. ............................................. ...... ....... ...... ....... ... 32
Loading paper and transparencies .............................................................. 36
Loading envelopes ....................................................................................... 36
Loading letterhead ....................................................................................... 37
Closing the multipurpose feeder ........................................... ............................. 39
Chapter 11: Loading the envelope feeder .....................................40
Chapter 12: Loading the 2000-sheet drawer .................................44
Chapter 13: Storing paper ..............................................................45
Chapter 14: Tray linking .................................................................46
Chapter 15: Tips for avoiding paper jams .....................................47
Chapter 16: Replacing the print cartridge .....................................48
Chapter 17: Replacing the charge roll ...........................................49
Chapter 18: Replacing the transfer roll .........................................50
Chapter 19: Replacing the fuser assembly ...................................51
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Chapter 20: Resetting the maintenance counter ..........................52
Chapter 21: Ordering supplies .......................................................53
Maintenance kit ............................................................................................ 53
Print cartridges ............................................................................................. 53
Label fuser cleaner ...................................................................................... 53
Charge roll ................................................................................................... 53
Transfer roll .................................................................................................. 54
Fuser assembly ........................................................................................... 54
Chapter 22: Storing supplies .........................................................55
Chapter 23: Checking an unresponsive printer ...........................56
Chapter 24: Clearing paper jams ..................................................57
Identifying paper jam areas ......................................................................... 57
Accessing paper jam areas ......................................................... ...... ....... ... 59
200 and 201 Pap er Jam
Remove Cartridge ........... ........... ........... ......... ...59
202 Paper Jam
Open Rear Door ....... ......... ........ ...... ........ ........ .60
Before reaching the output bin ..................................................................... 61
While exiting to the output bin ...................................................................... 62
230 Paper Jam
Check Duplex ................................................................................................... 63
24x Paper Jam
Check Tray x ................................................................................................... 66
On the incline surface of a tray or between two trays .................................. 66
Between three trays ..................................................................................... 67
Between a tray, the duplex unit, and the integrated tray ............................. 68
In the 2000-sheet drawer ............................................................................. 70
250 Paper Jam
Check MP Feeder ............... ........ ...... ........ ........ .71
260 Paper Jam
Check Env Feede r .............. ........ ...... ........ ........ .71
At entry into the envelope feeder ................................................................. 71
Between the envelope feeder and the printer .............................................. 72
Chapter 25: Solving display problems ..........................................74
Chapter 26: Solving printing problems .........................................75
Chapter 27: Solving print quality problems ..................................77
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Chapter 28: Solving option problems ...........................................80
Chapter 29: Solving network printing problems ..........................82
Chapter 30: Resolving other problems and questions ................83
Chapter 31: Understanding printer messages ............................84
Chapter 32: Using printer menus .................................................116
Chapter 33: Finishing Menu .........................................................119
Chapter 34: Infrared Menu ............................................................125
Chapter 35: Job Menu ...................................................................130
Chapter 36: LocalTalk Menu .........................................................133
Chapter 37: Network Menu ...........................................................137
Chapter 38: Paper Menu ...............................................................141
Chapter 39: PCL Emul Menu ........................................................149
Chapter 40: Parallel Menu ............................................................154
Chapter 41: PostScript Menu .......................................................159
Chapter 42: Quality Menu .............................................................160
Chapter 43: Serial Menu ...............................................................162
Chapter 44: Setup Menu ...............................................................168
Chapter 45: Utilities Menu ............................................................174
Chapter 46: USB Menu ..................................................................178
Chapter 47: Disabling operator panel menus .............................181
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Chapter 48: Removing options ....................................................182
Chapter 49: Removing the envelope feeder ...............................183
Chapter 50: Removing a paper tray or duplex unit ....................185
Chapter 51: Removing printer or flash memory .........................187
Chapter 52: Removing an option card ........................................188
Chapter 53: Understanding fonts ................................................189
Typefaces and fonts ......................................................................................... 189
Weight and style ........................................................................................ 189
Pitch and point size .................................................................................... 189
Bitmapped and scalable fonts .......................................................................... 191
Resident fonts .......................... ...... ....... ...... ...... ....... ...... ....... ........................... 192
Symbol sets .......... ....... ...... ....... ...... ....... ...... ...... ....... ........................................ 197
Symbol sets for PCL 6 emulation .............................................................. 197
Downloadable fonts .......................................................................................... 198
Printing a font sample list ................................................................................. 198
Chapter 54: Printer specifications ...............................................199
Dimensions ...................................................................................................... 199
Duty cycle ......................................................................................................... 199
Notices ............................................................................................200
Edition notice ........ ....... ...... ....... ...... ....... ...... ...... ....... ........................................ 201
Trademarks ...................................................................................................... 201
Licensing notice ............................................................................................... 202
Safety information ............................................................................................ 203
Cautions and warnings ...... ....... ...... ....... ...... ............................................. ....... . 203
Electronic emission notices ...... ...... ....... ...... ...... ....... ...... ....... ...... ..................... 203
With a network cable attached ................................................................... 203
Without a network cable attached .............................................................. 204
The United Kingdom Telecommunications Act 1984 ................................. 205
Energy Star ..................................................................................................... 205
Laser notices .................................................................................................... 206
Laser advisory label ................................................................................... 206
Laser notice ............................................................................................... 206
Index ................................................................................................ 207
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Printer overview
The following illustrations show a standard network model configuration and a fully configured printer.
If you have attached paper handling options to your printer, it may look more like the fully configured
model. For information on other possible configurations, refer to the Setup Guide.
Standard network
model configuration
Tray 1
(integrated tray)
Standard output bin
Operator panel
Multipurpose feeder
Tray 1
(integrated tray)
Fully configured
Optional envelope
feeder
Optional duplex
unit
Tray 2
Tray 3
Tray 4
Tray 5
(2000-sheet dra we r )
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Using the operator panel
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 application 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 application override changes made from the printer
operator panel.
If you cannot change a setting from your application, use the printer operator panel or the remote
operator panel available from MarkVision™. Changing a printer setting from the printer operator panel
or from MarkVision makes that setting the user default.
Understanding the operator panel
The printer operator panel has a 2-line by 16-character liquid crystal display (LCD), five buttons, and
one indicator light.
LCD
1
Light
Menu
2
Go
Select
5
3
Return
Stop
4
6
Indicator light
The indicator light gives information about the status of your printer. If the light is:
• Off, the printer is off
• On, the printer is on, but idle
• Blinking, the printer is on and is busy
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Using the operator 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 identification numbers (PIN) for Print and Hold jobs. For more information, see Using the
Print and Hold function.
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
Menu
Select
Press the
• Return to the Ready state if the printer is in an offline situation (the Ready
• 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.
Each end of the button has a function. Press
• When Ready is displayed, to take the printer offline (out of the Ready state)
• When Busy is displa
• yed, to take the printer to the Job Menu.
• When the printer is offline, press
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.
Press Select to:
• Select the menu displayed on the second line of the display. Depending on
• Save the displayed menu item as the default setting. The printer shows the
• Clear certain messages from the operator panel.
Go button to:
message does not appear on the display).
Menu:
and scroll through the menus.
Menu> to scroll through the menus.
– Press
the type of menu, this action:
– Opens the menu and shows the first item in the menu.
– Opens the menu item and shows the default setting.
Saved message and returns to the menu item.
<Menu to go to the previous item in the menus.
Return Press Return to return to the previous menu level or menu item.
Press
Stop at the Ready, Busy , or W aiting message to temporarily stop all
Stop
activity and tak e the printer offlin e. T he ope rator panel status mes sage cha nges
to Not Ready.
Go to return the printer to the Ready, Busy, or Waiting state.
Press
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Using the operator panel to change printer settings
From the operator panel, you can select menu items and associated values to print your jobs
successfully. You can also use the operator panel to alter the setup and operating environment of the
printer. See Using printer menus for an explanation of all the menu items.
You can modify printer settings by:
• Selecting a setting from a list of values
• Changing an On/Off setting
• Changing a numerical setting
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 Select to select the menu or menu item displayed on the second line of the display.
– If the selection is a menu, the menu is opened 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 value on the second line of the display. An asterisk appears beside
the value to indicate that it is now the user default setting. The new setting appears for one
second, clears, displays the word Saved, and then shows the previous list of menu items.
6 Press Return to go back to previous menus. Make additional menu selections to set new
default settings. Press
User default settings remain in effect until you save new settings or restore the factory defaults.
Settings you choose from your software application can also change or override the user default
settings you select from the operator panel.
Go if this is the last printer setting to change.
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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 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 displays, see Understanding printer messages for more information.
The diagram in Using printer menus shows the menu items in each menu.
An asterisk (*) next to a value indicates the factory default setting. Factory defaults may differ for
different countries.
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 Menu. See Utilities Menu for more information.
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.
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 ma y
appear when you press
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.
Menu from the Ready state. Disabling the menus prevents users from using the
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Using the Print and Hold function
When sending a job to the printer, y ou 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 to print.
Note: Print and Hold functions require a minimum of 16MB available printer memory . W e
recommend a minimum of 32MB available printer memory and a hard disk.
To learn more about this function, click a topic:
• Printing and deleting held
jobs
• Recognizing when format
• Accessing held jobs from
the operator panel
• Repeat Print
errors occur
• Confidential jobs
• Ve rify Print
• Reserve Print
Printing and deleting held jobs
Once held jobs are stored in printer memory, you can use the printer 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,
you must enter the personal identification number (PIN) you specified in the driver when you sent the
job. See Confidential jobs for more information.
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
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Accessing held jobs from the operator panel
1 To access held jobs from the operator panel:
– If the printer is Busy, press Menu and the 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.
User Name appears on the first line of the operator panel. The second line displays the names
of users currently associated with Print and Hold jobs.
4 Press Menu until you see your user name.
Note: If you are looking for a Confidential Job, you are prompted to enter your PIN. See
Confidential jobs for more information.
5 Press Select.
6 Press Menu until the action you want to take is on the second line of the operator panel (Print
A Job, Delete A Job, and so on).
7 Press Select.
– If you are looking for a particular job, press Menu to scroll through the list of available jobs,
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 the Menu button
to increase or decrease the number on the display, and then press Select.
8 Press Go to print or delete specific jobs you have marked.
The printer briefly shows messages indicating what Print and Hold functions it is performing.
Recognizing when format errors occur
If the symbol appears on the display, it indicates that the printer had trouble formatting one or more
of the held jobs. These formatting problems are most commonly the result of insufficient printer
memory or invalid data that might cause the printer to flush the job.
When a symbol appears next to a held job, you can:
• Print the job. Be aware, however, that only part of the job may print.
• Delete the job. You may want to free up additional printer memory by scrolling through the list
of held jobs and deleting others you have sent to the printer.
If formatting errors are a recurring problem with held jobs, your printer may require more memory.
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Repeat Print
If you send a Repeat Print job, the printer prints all requested copies of the job and stores the job in
memory so you can print additional copies later. You can print additional copies as long as the job
remains stored in memory.
Note: Repeat Print jobs are automatically deleted from printer memory when the printer
requires extra memory to process additional held jobs.
Reserve Print
If you send a Reserve Print job, the printer does not print the job immediately, but stores the job in
memory so you can print the job later. The job is held in memory until you delete it from the Held Jobs
menu. Reserve Print jobs may be deleted if the printer requires extra memory to process additional
held jobs.
See Printing and deleting held jobs for information.
Verify Print
If you send a Verify Print job, the printer prints one copy and holds the remaining copies you requested
from the driver in printer memory. Use Verify Print to examine the first copy to see if it is satisfactory
before printing the remaining copies.
See Printing and deleting held jobs if you need help printing the additional copies stored in memory.
Note: Once all copies are printed, the Verify Print job is deleted from printer memory.
Confidential jobs
When you send a job to the printer, you can enter a personal identification number (PIN) from the
driver. The PIN must be four digits using the numbers 1–6. The job is then held in printer me mo ry unti l
you enter the same four-digit PIN from the printer operator panel and choose to print or delete the job.
This ensures that the job does not print until you are there to retrieve it, and no one else using the
printer can print the job.
When you select Confidential Job from the Job Menu and then select your user name, the following
prompt is displayed:
Enter PIN:
=____
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Use the buttons on the operator panel to enter the four-digit PIN associated with your confidential job.
The numbers next to the button names identify which button to press for each digit (1–6). As you enter
the PIN, asterisks are displayed on the operator panel to ensure confidentiality.
Enter PIN
=****
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If you enter an invalid PIN, the message No Jobs Found. Retry? appears. Press
PIN, or press
Stop to exit the Confidential Job menu.
Menu
2
Go
Select
5
3
Stop
Return
6
4
Go to reenter the
When you enter a valid PIN, you have access to all print jobs matching the user name and PIN you
entered. The print jobs matching the PIN you entered appear on the display when you enter the Print A
Job, Delete A Job, and Print Copies menu items. You can then choose to print or delete jobs matching
the PIN you entered. (See Printing and deleting held jobs for more information.) After printing the
job, the printer deletes the confidential job from memory.
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Canceling a print job
To cancel a print job:
1 Press Menu. Job Menu appears on the first line of the display and Cancel Job appears on the
second line.
Note: Job Menu is the only available menu item when the printer is in the Busy state.
2 Press Select.
Canceling Job briefly appears in the display. The printer finishes printing any page already
being printed, and then stops. The printer returns to the Ready state.
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Printing folio and statement size
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paper
Folio and statement sizes are not available in the Paper Size menu until Size Sensing is turned off. To
turn off Size Sensing:
1 Press and hold the Select and Return buttons while you turn the printer on.
2 Release the buttons when Performing Self Test appears.
The printer performs its power-on sequence, and then Config Menu appears on the first line of
the display.
3 Press Menu until you see Size Sensing, and then press Select.
Tray 1 Sensing appears on the second line of the display.
4 Press Menu to select the input option that will hold the folio or statement size paper, and then
Select.
press
The first line of the display shows the selected input option and the second line shows the
current setting.
5 Press Menu to change the setting to Off, and then press Select.
SAVED appears briefly on the display, and then is replaced by Config Menu on the first line and
Size Sensing on the second line.
6 Press Menu until you see Exit Config Menu, and then press Select.
7 Activating Menu Changes appears briefly , followed by Performing Self Test. The printer
returns to the Ready state.
8 Once Size Sensing is turned off, go into the Paper Size menu for that tray and change the size
to folio or statement.
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Choosing print material
The print quality and feed reliability of your printer and options can vary with the type and size of print
material you use. This section provides guidelines for each type of print material. For information on
card stock and labels, refer to the Card Stock & Label Guide located on Lexmark’s Web site at
www.lexmark.com.
Always print samples on the print material you are considering before buying large quantities.
Click a topic for more information:
• Paper characteristics
• Recommende d paper
• Unacceptable paper
• Choosing preprinted forms
• Choosing paper
• Choosing envelopes
• Choosing labels
• Choosing card stock
and letterhead
• Choosing transparencies
• Choosing prepunched paper
Paper characteristics
The following paper characteristics affect print quality and reliability. We recommend that you keep
these guidelines in mind when evaluating new paper stock.
For detailed information, refer to the Card Stock & Label Guide located on the Lexmark Web site at
www.lexmark.com.
Weight
The printer can automatically feed paper weights from 60 to 176 g/m2 (16 to 47 lb bond) grain long.
Paper lighter than 60 g/m
best performance, use 75 g/m
mm (7.2 x 10.1 in.), we recommend that the basis weight be greater than or equal to 90 g/m
bond).
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(16 lb) might not be stiff enough to feed properly, causing paper jams. For
2
(20 lb bond) grain long paper. To use paper narrower than 182 x 257
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(24 lb
Curl
Curl is the tendency of paper to curve at its edges. Excessive curl can cause paper feeding problems.
Curl usually occurs after the paper passes through the printer, where it is exposed to high
temperatures. Storing paper unwrapped in humid conditions, even in the paper tray, can contribute to
paper curling.
Smoothness
The degree of smoothness of paper directly affects print quality. If the paper is too rough, the toner
does not fuse to the paper properly, resulting in poor print quality. If the paper is too smooth, it can
cause paper feeding problems. Smoothness needs to be between 100 and 300 Sheffield points;
however, smoothness between 100 and 250 Sheffield points produces the best print quality.
Moisture content
The amount of moisture in the paper affects both print quality and the ability of the printer to feed the
paper properly. Leave the paper in its original wrapper until you are ready to use it. This limits the
exposure of the paper to moisture changes that can degrade its performance.
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.
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For 60 to 176 g/m
than 176 g/m
36 lb bond) paper, grain long fibers are recommended. For the multipurpose feeder, papers heavier
than 135 g/m
(16 to 47 lb bond) paper, grain long fibers are recommended. For papers heavier
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(47 lb bond), grain short is preferred. For the multipurpose feeder, 60 to 135 g/m2 (16 to
2
(36 lb bond), grain short is preferred.
Fiber content
Most high-quality xerographic paper is made from 100% chemically pulped wood. This content
provides the paper with a high degree of stability resulting in fewer paper feeding problems and better
print quality. P aper containing fibers such as cotton possess characteristics that can result in degraded
paper handling.
Recommended paper
To ensure the best print quality and feed reliability, use 75 g/m2 (20 lb) xerographic paper. Business
papers designed for general business use may also provide acceptable print quality.
Always print several samples before buying large quantities of any type of paper. When choosing any
papers, consider the weight, fiber content, and color of the paper.
The laser printing process heats paper to high temperatures of 225°C (437°F) for MICR (Magnetic Ink
Character Recognition) applications, and 205°C (401°F) for non-MICR applications. Use only papers
that are able to withstand these temperatures without discoloring, bleeding, or releasing hazardous
emissions. Check with the manufacturer or vendor to determine whether the paper you’ve chosen is
acceptable for laser printers.
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Unacceptable paper
The following papers 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.
• Coated papers (erasable bond)
• Multiple-part forms or documents
• Preprinted papers that require a registration (the precise print location on the page) greater
than ±0.09 in., such as optical character recognition (OCR) forms
In some cases, you can adjust registration with your software application to successfully print
on these forms.
• Preprinted papers with chemicals that may contaminate the printer
• Preprinted papers that can be affected by the temperature in the printer fuser
• Rough-edged or curled papers
• Synthetic papers
• Thermal papers
• Less than 60 g/m
2
(16 lb) recycled paper
• Recycled papers containing more than 25% post-consumer waste that do not meet DIN 19
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Choosing preprinted forms and letterhead
Use the following guidelines when selecting preprinted forms and letterhead paper for the printer:
• Use grain long papers for best results.
• Use only forms and letterhead printed using an offset lithographic or engraved printing
process.
• Choose papers that absorb ink, but do not bleed.
• Avoid papers with rough or heavily textured surfaces.
Use papers printed with heat-resistant inks designed for use in xerographic copiers. The ink must
withstand temperatures of 205°C (401°F) for non-MICR applications, and 225°C (437°F) for MICR
applications, without melting or releasing hazardous emissions. Use inks that are not affected by the
resin in the toner. Inks that are oxidation-set or oil-based should meet these requirements. Latex inks
might not meet these requirements. If you are in doubt, contact your paper supplier.
Choosing prepunched paper
Prepunched paper brands can differ in the number and placement of holes and in manufacturing
techniques.
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Use the following guidelines when selecting and using prepunched paper:
• Test paper from several manufacturers before ordering and using large quantities of pre-
punched paper.
• Paper should be punched at the paper manufacturer and not drilled into paper already
packaged in a ream. Drilled paper can cause paper jams when multiple sheets feed through
the printer.
• Prepunched paper can include more paper dust than standard paper. Your printer may require
more frequent cleaning and feed reliability may not be as good as that of standard paper.
• Weight guidelines for prepunched paper are the same as for non punched paper.
Choosing paper
Proper paper loading helps prevent paper jams and ensures trouble-free printing.
To help avoid paper jams or poor print quality:
• Always use new, undamaged paper.
• Before loading paper, you need to know the recommended print side of the paper you’re
using. This information is usually indicated on the paper package.
• Do not use paper that you have cut or trimmed yourself.
• Do not mix paper sizes, weights, or types in the same paper source; mixing results in paper
jams.
• Do not use coated papers.
• Do not forget to change the Paper Size setting when you use a source that does not support
auto size sensing.
• Do not remove paper trays while a job is printing or Busy is displayed.
• Make sure the Paper Type, Paper Texture, and Paper Weight settings are correct. (See Paper
Menu for detailed information about these settings.)
• Make sure the paper is properly loaded in the paper source.
• Flex paper back and forth. Do not fold or crease the paper. Straighten the edges on a level
surface.
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Choosing envelopes
When printing on envelopes:
• To achieve the best possible print quality, use only high-quality envelopes that are designed
for use in laser printers.
• Use only new, undamaged envelopes.
• Load only one size of envelope at a time in the envelope feeder.
• Make sure the glue is not exposed.
• A combination of high humidity (over 60%) and the high printing temperatures may seal the
envelopes.
• Be sure to select Env Feeder or MP Feeder as the paper source in the Paper Menu and set
the correct envelope size.
The laser printing process heats envelopes to a temperature of 205°C (401°F). Use only envelopes
that are able to withstand these temperatures without sealing, excessive curling, wrinkling, or releasing
hazardous emissions. If you have any doubts about the envelopes you are considering using, check
with the envelope supplier.
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For best performance, use envelopes made from 75 g/m
2
(28 lb bond) weight for the multipurpose feeder or 105 g/m2 (28 lb bond) weight for the envelope
m
feeder as long as the cotton content is 25% or less. Envelopes with 100% cotton content must not
exceed 90 g/m
2
(24 lb bond) weight.
(20 lb bond) paper. You can use up to 105 g/
To minimize jams, do not use envelopes that:
• Have excessive curl or twist
• Are stuck together or damaged in any way
• Contain windows, holes, perforations, cutouts, or embossing
• Use metal clasps, string ties, or metal 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 nicked edges or bent corners
• Have rough, cockle, or laid finishes
Choosing labels
The printer can print on many labels designed for use with laser printers. These labels are supplied in
letter size and A4 size sheets.
When printing on labels:
• Be sure to select Labels in the Paper Type menu item in the Paper Menu. (See Paper Type
for detailed information about these settings.)
• Do not load labels together with paper or transparencies in the same paper tray; mixing print
materials can cause feeding problems.
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• Do not load partial sheets with areas exposed by missing labels; this can cause labels to peel
off during printing, jam, and contaminate your printer and your print cartridge with adhesive. It
can also void your printer and cartridge warranties.
• Avoid using labels that may release hazardous emissions when heated.
Note: Labels are one of the most difficult print materials for laser printers. Your printer
requires a special fuser cleaner for label applications in order to optimize feed
reliability. See Ordering supplies for information on obtaining a label fuser
cleaner.
After continuously printing approximately 10,000 page sides of labels (or each time you replace the
print cartridge), complete the following steps to maintain printer feeding reliability:
1 Print five sheets of paper.
2 Wait approximately five seconds.
3 Print five more sheets of paper.
For detailed information on label printing, characteristics, and design, refer to the Card Stock & Label
Guide, available on the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com.
Choosing card stock
Card stock is single-ply and has many properties. The orientation of paper fibers, moisture content,
thickness, and texture can all affect printing on card stock. See Print material specifications for
information on the preferred weight for the grain direction of print materials.
When printing on card stock:
• Be sure to select Card Stock in the Paper Type menu item in the Paper Menu. (See Paper
Type for detailed information about these settings.)
• Be aware that preprinting, perforation, and creasing can significantly affect the print quality
and cause paper handling or jamming problems.
• Avoid using card stock that may release hazardous emissions when heated.
After printing approximately 10,000 page sides of card stock (or each time you replace the print
cartridge), complete the following steps to maintain printer feeding reliability:
1 Print five sheets of paper.
2 Wait approximately five seconds.
3 Print five more sheets of paper.
For more information, refer to the Card Stock & Label Guide, available on the Lexmark Web site at
www.lexmark.com.
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Choosing transparencies
The printer can print directly on transparencies designed for use in laser printers. Print quality and
durability depend on the transparency used. Always print samples on the transparencies you are
considering before buying large quantities.
The Paper Type setting should be set to Transparency to help prevent jams. (See Paper Type for
detailed information about this setting.) Check with the manufacturer or vendor to determine whether
your transparencies are compatible with laser printers that heat transparencies to 212°C (414°F). Use
only transparencies that are able to withstand these temperatures without melting, discoloring,
offsetting, or releasing hazardous emissions. For detailed information, refer to the Card Stock & Label
Guide, which is available on the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com.
Transparencies can be fed automatically from the multipurpose feeder and all standard and optional
trays, except the 2000-sheet drawer, for all printer models. See Print material specifica tions for
information about transparency compatibility with output options.
Be careful when you handle transparencies. Fingerprints on the surface of the transparency cause
poor print quality.
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Print material specifications
The following tables provide information on standard and optional paper sources for your printer
model, including the paper sizes you can select from the Paper Size menu and supported weights.
Note: If you use a paper size not listed, select the next larger size.
For information on card stock and labels, refer to the Card Stock & Label Guide available on Lexmark’s
Web s ite at www.lexmark.com.
Paper size Dimensions
A4 210 x 297 mm
A5 148 x 210 mm
JIS B5 182 x 257 mm
Letter 215.9 x 279.3 mm
Legal 215.9 x 355.6 mm
Executive 184.2 x 266.7 mm
2
Folio
Statement
1
This default setting is 215.9 x 355.6 mm (8.5 x 14 in.). You can set the actual page size from your application
software or through the Universal Setup menu item.
2
This size does not appear in the P ap er Siz e men u until Tray Size Sensing is turned off . See Printing f olio and
statement size paper for more information.
2
(8.27 x 11.7 in.)
(5.83 x 8.27 in.)
(7.17 x 10.1 in.)
(8.5 x 11 in.)
(8.5 x 14 in.)
(7.25 x 10.5 in.)
216 x 330 mm
(8.5 x 13 in.)
139.7 x 215.9 mm
(5.5 x 8.5 in.)
250-sheet drawer
✓✓✓✓✓
✓✓✓✓✓
✓✓✓✓✓
✓✓✓✓✓
✓✓✓✓✓
✓✓✓✓✓
✓✓✓ ✓
✓✓✓
250 UAT
Optional
500-sheet drawer
Optional 500 UAT
Multipurpose tray
Optional
2000-sheet drawer
Optional
envelope feeder
Optional
duplex unit
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Paper size Dimensions
Universal
1
139.7 x 210 mm to
215.9 x 355.6 mm
(5.5 x 8.27 in. to 8.5 x
14 in.)
69.85 x 127 mm to 229
x 355.6 mm
(2.75 x 5 in. to 9.01 x
14 in.)
148 x 182 mm to 215.9
x 355.6 mm
(5.83 x 7.17 in. to 8.5 x
14 in.)
250-sheet drawer
250 UAT
Optional
500-sheet drawer
Optional 500 UAT
Multipurpose tray
Optional
2000-sheet drawer
Optional
envelope feeder
Optional
duplex unit
✓✓✓✓✓
✓✓✓
✓✓✓✓✓ ✓
7 ¾ Envelope 98.4 x 190.5 mm
✓✓
(3.875 x 7.5 in.)
9 Envelope 98.4 x 225.4 mm
✓✓
(3.875 x 8.9 in.)
10 Envelope 104.8 x 241.3 mm
✓✓
(4.12 x 9.5 in.)
DL Envelope 110 x 220 mm
✓✓
(4.33 x 8.66 in.)
C5 Envelope 162 x 229 mm
✓✓
(6.38 x 9.01 in.)
B5 Envelope 176 x 250 mm
✓✓
(6.93 x 9.84 in.)
Other Envelope
1
98.4 x 162 mm to 176
x 250 mm
(3.87 x 6.38 in. to 6.93
✓✓
x 9.84 in.)
1
This default setting is 215.9 x 355.6 mm (8.5 x 14 in.). You can set the actual page size from your application
software or through the Universal Setup menu item.
2
This size does not appear in the P ap er Siz e men u until Tray Size Sensing is turned off . See Printing f olio and
statement size paper for more information.
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Print material
250-sheet drawer
Optional
500-sheet drawer
Multipurpose tray
Optional
2000-sheet drawer
Optional
envelope feeder
Optional
duplex unit
Paper ✓✓ ✓✓ ✓ ✓
Card stock ✓✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Transparencies ✓✓ ✓ ✓
Vinyl labels
Paper labels
Polyester labels
Dual-web labels
*
Printing label applications on the LexmarkT522 requires a special label fuser cleaner which prevents
*
*
*
*
✓✓ ✓ ✓
✓✓ ✓ ✓
✓✓ ✓ ✓
✓✓ ✓ ✓
duplexing. The label fuser cleaner is included with a special label cartridge for label applications. See
Ordering supplies for more information on obtaining a label fuser cleaner.
Print material weight
Integrated tray and
optional
Print material Type
Paper Xerographic or
business paper
500-sheet drawer
60 to 176 g/m2 grain
long
(16 to 47 lb bond)
Card stock—
maximum (grain
1
long)
Card stock—
maximum (grain
1
short)
Index Bristol 163 g/m
Tag
Cover
163 g/m2 (100 lb) 120 g/m2 (74 lb) N/A
176 g/m2 (65 lb) 135 g/m2 (50 lb) N/A
Index Bristol 199 g/m
Tag 203 g/m
Cover
216 g/m2 (80 lb) 176 g/m2 (65 lb) N/A
2
(90 lb) 120 g/m2 (67 lb) N/A
2
(110 lb) 163 g/m2 (90 lb) N/A
2
(125 lb) 163 g/m2 (100 lb) N/A
Transparencies Laser printer 138 to 146 g/m
(37 to 39 lb bond)
1
Grain short is preferred for papers over 176 g/m2.
2
Printing label applications on the LexmarkT522 requires a special label fuser cleaner which prevents
Multipurpose feeder
and optional
250-sheet drawer
60 to 135 g/m2
grain long
(16 to 36 lb bond)
2
138 to 146 g/m
(37 to 39 lb bond)
2
Envelope
feeder
N/A
N/A
duplexing.
3
28 lb bond envelopes are limited to 25% cotton content.
4
Includes envelopes fed from the multipurpose tray only.
Standard output bin
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Print material weight
Integrated tray and
optional
Print material Type
Labels—upper limit
2
Paper 180 g/m
500-sheet drawer
2
(48 lb bond)
Dual-web paper 180 g/m
2
(48 lb bond)
Polyester 220 g/m
2
(59 lb bond)
Vinyl 300 g/m
2
(92 lb liner)
Integrated forms Pressure-
Envelopes
100% cotton content
maximum weight–24 lb
1
Grain short is preferred for papers over 176 g/m2.
2
Printing label applications on the LexmarkT522 requires a special label fuser cleaner which prevents
duplexing.
3
28 lb bond envelopes are limited to 25% cotton content.
4
Includes envelopes fed from the multipurpose tray only.
sensitive area
(must enter the
printer first)
Paper base
(grain long)
Sulfite, woodfree or up to
100% cotton
bonds
140 to 175 g/m
75 to 135 g/m
(20 to 36 lb bond)
N/A 60 to 105 g/m
2
Multipurpose feeder
and optional
250-sheet drawer
163 g/m
(43 lb bond)
163 g/m
(43 lb bond)
220 g/m
(59 lb bond)
260 g/m
(78 lb liner)
2
140 to 175 g/m
75 to 135 g/m
(20 to 36 lb bond)
(16 to 28 lb
3, 4
bond)
Envelope
feeder
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
75 to 90 g/m
(20 to 24 lb
bond)
2
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