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The following laser notice labels may be affixed to this printer.
Laser notice
The printer is certified in the U.S. to conform to the requirements of DHHS 21 CFR Subchapter J for Class I (1)
laser products, and elsewhere is certified as a Class I laser product conforming to the requirements of IEC
60825-1.
Class I laser products are not considered to be hazardous. The printer contains internally a Class IIIb (3b) laser
that is nominally a 7 milliwatt gallium arsenide laser operating in the wavelength region of 655-675 nanometers.
The laser system and printer are designed so there is never any human access to laser radiation above a Class
I level during normal operation, user maintenance, or prescribed service condition.
Laser
Der Drucker erfüllt gemäß amtlicher Bestätigung der USA die Anforderungen der Bestimmung DHHS
(Department of Health and Human Services) 21 CFR Teil J für Laserprodukte der Klasse I (1). In anderen
Ländern gilt der Drucker als Laserprodukt der Klasse I, der die Anforderungen der IEC (International
Electrotechnical Commission) 60825-1 gemäß amtlicher Bestätigung erfüllt.
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Laserprodukte der Klasse I gelten als unschädlich. Im Inneren des Druckers befindet sich ein Laser der Klasse
IIIb (3b), bei dem es sich um einen Galliumarsenlaser mit 7 Milliwatt handelt, der Wellen der Länge 655-675
Nanometer ausstrahlt. Das Lasersystem und der Drucker sind so konzipiert, daß im Normalbetrieb, bei der
Wartung durch den Benutzer oder bei ordnungsgemäßer Wartung durch den Kundendienst Laserbestrahlung,
die Klasse I übersteigen würde, Menschen keinesfalls erreicht.
Avis relatif à l’utilisation de laser
Pour les Etats-Unis : cette imprimante est certifiée conforme aux provisions DHHS 21 CFR alinéa J concernant
les produits laser de Classe I (1). Pour les autres pays : cette imprimante répond aux normes IEC 60825-1
relatives aux produits laser de Classe I.
Les produits laser de Classe I sont considérés comme des produits non dangereux. Cette imprimante est
équipée d’un laser de Classe IIIb (3b) (arséniure de gallium d’une puissance nominale de 7 milliwatts) émettant
sur des longueurs d’onde comprises entre 655 et 675 nanomètres. L’imprimante et son système laser sont
conçus pour impossible, dans des conditions normales d’utilisation, d’entretien par l’utilisateur ou de révision,
l’exposition à des rayonnements laser supérieurs à des rayonnements de Classe I .
Avvertenze sui prodotti laser
Questa stampante è certificata negli Stati Uniti per essere conforme ai requisiti del DHHS 21 CFR Sottocapitolo
J per i prodotti laser di classe 1 ed è certificata negli altri Paesi come prodotto laser di classe 1 conforme ai
requisiti della norma CEI 60825-1.
I prodotti laser di classe non sono considerati pericolosi. La stampante contiene al suo interno un laser di classe
IIIb (3b) all’arseniuro di gallio della potenza di 7mW che opera sulla lunghezza d’onda compresa tra 655 e 675
nanometri. Il sistema laser e la stampante sono stati progettati in modo tale che le persone a contatto con la
stampante, durante il normale funzionamento, le operazioni di servizio o quelle di assistenza tecnica, non
ricevano radiazioni laser superiori al livello della classe 1.
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Avisos sobre el láser
Se certifica que, en los EE.UU., esta impresora cumple los requisitos para los productos láser de Clase I (1)
establecidos en el subcapítulo J de la norma CFR 21 del DHHS (Departamento de Sanidad y Servicios) y, en
los demás países, reúne todas las condiciones expuestas en la norma IEC 60825-1 para productos láser de
Clase I (1).
Los productos láser de Clase I no se consideran peligrosos. La impresora contiene en su interior un láser de
Clase IIIb (3b) de arseniuro de galio de funcionamiento nominal a 7 milivatios en una longitud de onda de 655 a
675 nanómetros. El sistema láser y la impresora están diseñados de forma que ninguna persona pueda verse
afectada por ningún tipo de radiación láser superior al nivel de la Clase I durante su uso normal, el
mantenimiento realizado por el usuario o cualquier otra situación de servicio técnico.
Declaração sobre Laser
A impressora está certificada nos E.U.A. em conformidade com os requisitos da regulamentação DHHS 21 CFR
Subcapítulo J para a Classe I (1) de produtos laser. Em outros locais, está certificada como um produto laser da
Classe I, em conformidade com os requisitos da norma IEC 60825-1.
Os produtos laser da Classe I não são considerados perigosos. Internamente, a impressora contém um produto
laser da Classe IIIb (3b), designado laser de arseneto de potássio, de 7 milliwatts ,operando numa faixa de
comprimento de onda entre 655 e 675 nanómetros. O sistema e a impressora laser foram concebidos de forma
a nunca existir qualquer possiblidade de acesso humano a radiação laser superior a um nível de Classe I
durante a operação normal, a manutenção feita pelo utilizador ou condições de assistência prescritas.
Laserinformatie
De printer voldoet aan de eisen die gesteld worden aan een laserprodukt van klasse I. Voor de Verenigde
Staten zijn deze eisen vastgelegd in DHHS 21 CFR Subchapter J, voor andere landen in IEC 60825-1.
Laserprodukten van klasse I worden niet als ongevaarlijk aangemerkt. De printer is voorzien van een laser van
klasse IIIb (3b), dat wil zeggen een gallium arsenide-laser van 7 milliwatt met een golflengte van 655-675
nanometer. Het lasergedeelte en de printer zijn zo ontworpen dat bij normaal gebruik, bij onderhoud of reparatie
conform de voorschriften, nooit blootstelling mogelijk is aan laserstraling boven een niveau zoals
voorgeschreven is voor klasse 1.
Lasermeddelelse
Printeren er godkendt som et Klasse I-laserprodukt, i overenstemmelse med kravene i IEC 60825-1.
Klasse I-laserprodukter betragtes ikke som farlige. Printeren indeholder internt en Klasse IIIB (3b)-laser, der
nominelt er en 7 milliwatt galliumarsenid laser, som arbejder på bølgelængdeområdet 655-675 nanometer.
Lasersystemet og printeren er udformet således, at mennesker aldrig udsættes for en laserstråling over Klasse
I-niveau ved normal drift, brugervedligeholdelse eller obligatoriske servicebetingelser.
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Laserilmoitus
Tämä tulostin on sertifioitu Yhdysvalloissa DHHS 21 CFR Subchapter J -standardin mukaiseksi luokan I (1) lasertuotteeksi ja muualla IEC 60825-1 -standardin mukaiseksi luokan I lasertuotteeksi.
Luokan I lasertuotteita ei pidetä haitallisina. Tulostimen sisällä on luokan IIIb (3b) laser, joka on nimellisteholtaan
7 mW:n galliumarsenidilaser ja toimii 655 - 675 nanometrin aallonpituuksilla. Laserjärjestelmä ja tulostin ovat
rakenteeltaan sellaisia, että käyttäjä ei joudu alttiiksi luokkaa 1 suuremmalle säteilylle normaalin käytön,
ylläpidon tai huollon aikana.
Huomautus laserlaitteesta
Tämä kirjoitin on Yhdysvalloissa luokan I (1) laserlaitteiden DHHS 21 CFR Subchapter J -määrityksen mukainen
ja muualla luokan I laserlaitteiden IEC 60825-1 -määrityksen mukainen.
Luokan I laserlaitteiden ei katsota olevan vaarallisia käyttäjälle. Kirjoittimessa on sisäinen luokan IIIb (3b) 7
milliwatin galliumarsenidilaser, joka toimii aaltoalueella 655 - 675 nanometriä. Laserjärjestelmä ja kirjoitin on
suunniteltu siten, että käyttäjä ei altistu luokan I määrityksiä voimakkaammalle säteilylle kirjoittimen normaalin
toiminnan, käyttäjän tekemien huoltotoimien tai muiden huoltotoimien yhteydessä.
VARO! Avattaessa ja suojalukitus ohitettaessa olet alttiina näkymättömälle lasersäteilylle. Älä katso
säteeseen.
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VARNING! Osynlig laserstrålning när denna del är öppnad och spärren är urkopplad. Betrakta ej strålen.
Laser-notis
Denna skrivare är i USA certifierad att motsvara kraven i DHHS 21 CFR, underparagraf J för laserprodukter av
Klass I (1). I andra länder uppfyller skrivaren kraven för laserprodukter av Klass I enligt kraven i IEC 60825-1.
Laserprodukter i Klass I anses ej hälsovådliga. Skrivaren har en inbyggd laser av Klass IIIb (3b) som består av
en laserenhet av gallium-arsenid på 7 milliwatt som arbetar i våglängdsområdet 655-675 nanometer.
Lasersystemet och skrivaren är utformade så att det aldrig finns risk för att någon person utsätts för
laserstrålning över Klass I-nivå vid normal användning, underhåll som utförs av användaren eller annan
föreskriven serviceåtgärd.
Laser-melding
Skriveren er godkjent i USA etter kravene i DHHS 21 CFR, underkapittel J, for klasse I (1) laserprodukter, og er
i andre land godkjent som et Klasse I-laserprodukt i samsvar med kravene i IEC 60825-1.
Klasse I-laserprodukter er ikke å betrakte som farlige. Skriveren inneholder internt en klasse IIIb (3b)-laser, som
består av en gallium-arsenlaserenhet som avgir stråling i bølgelengdeområdet 655-675 nanometer.
Lasersystemet og skriveren er utformet slik at personer aldri utsettes for laserstråling ut over klasse I-nivå under
vanlig bruk, vedlikehold som utføres av brukeren, eller foreskrevne serviceoperasjoner.
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Avís sobre el Làser
Segons ha estat certificat als Estats Units, aquesta impressora compleix els requisits de DHHS 21 CFR, apartat
J, pels productes làser de classe I (1), i segons ha estat certificat en altres llocs, és un producte làser de classe
I que compleix els requisits d’IEC 60825-1.
Els productes làser de classe I no es consideren perillosos. Aquesta impressora conté un làser de classe IIIb
(3b) d’arseniür de gal.li, nominalment de 7 mil.liwats, i funciona a la regió de longitud d’ona de 655-675
nanòmetres. El sistema làser i la impressora han sigut concebuts de manera que mai hi hagi exposició a la
radiació làser per sobre d’un nivell de classe I durant una operació normal, durant les tasques de manteniment
d’usuari ni durant els serveis que satisfacin les condicions prescrites.
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Lithium warning
CAUTION
This product contains a lithium battery. THERE IS A RISK OF EXPLOSION IF THE BATTERY
IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE. Discard used batteries according to the battery
manufacturer’s instructions and local regulations.
Safety information
•The safety of this product is based on testing and approvals of the original design and specific
components. The manufacturer is not responsible for safety in the event of use of unauthorized
replacement parts.
•The maintenance information for this product has been prepared for use by a professional service person
and is not intended to be used by others.
•There may be an increased risk of electric shock and personal injury during disassembly and servicing of
this product. Professional service personnel should understand this and take necessary precautions.
•CAUTION: When you see this symbol, there is a danger from hazardous voltage in the area of the
product where you are working. Unplug the product before you begin, or use caution if the product
must receive power in order to perform the task.
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Consignes de sécurité
•La sécurité de ce produit repose sur des tests et des
agréations portant sur sa conception d'origine et sur des composants particuliers. Le fabricant n'assume
aucune responsabilité concernant la sécurité en cas d'utilisation de pièces de rechange non agréées.
•Les consignes d'entretien et de réparation de ce produit s'adressent uniquement à un personnel de
maintenance qualifié.
•Le démontage et l'entretien de ce produit pouvant présenter certains risques électriques, le personnel
d'entretien qualifié devra prendre toutes les précautions nécessaires.
•ATTENTION : Ce symbole indique la présence d'une tension dangereuse dans la partie du
produit sur laquelle vous travaillez. Débranchez le produit avant de commencer ou faites preuve
de vigilance si l'exécution de la tâche exige que le produit reste sous tension.
Norme di sicurezza
•La sicurezza del prodotto si basa sui test e sull'approvazione del progetto originale e dei componenti
specifici. Il produttore non è responsabile per la sicurezza in caso di sostituzione non autorizzata delle
parti.
•Le informazioni riguardanti la manutenzione di questo prodotto sono indirizzate soltanto al personale di
assistenza autorizzato.
•Durante lo smontaggio e la manutenzione di questo prodotto,
il rischio di subire scosse elettriche e danni alla persona è più elevato. Il personale di assistenza
autorizzato deve, quindi, adottare le precauzioni necessarie.
•ATTENZIONE: Questo simbolo indica la presenza di tensione pericolosa nell'area del prodotto.
Scollegare il prodotto prima di iniziare o usare cautela se il prodotto deve essere alimentato per
eseguire l'intervento.
Lithium warning -xvii
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Sicherheitshinweise
•Die Sicherheit dieses Produkts basiert auf Tests und Zulassungen des ursprünglichen Modells und
bestimmter Bauteile. Bei Verwendung nicht genehmigter Ersatzteile wird vom Hersteller keine
Verantwortung oder Haftung für die Sicherheit übernommen.
•Die Wartungsinformationen für dieses Produkt sind ausschließlich für die Verwendung durch einen
Wartungsfachmann bestimmt.
•Während des Auseinandernehmens und der Wartung des Geräts besteht ein zusätzliches Risiko eines
elektrischen Schlags und körperlicher Verletzung. Das zuständige Fachpersonal sollte entsprechende
Vorsichtsmaßnahmen treffen.
•ACHTUNG: Dieses Symbol weist auf eine gefährliche elektrische Spannung hin, die in diesem
Bereich des Produkts auftreten kann. Ziehen Sie vor den Arbeiten am Gerät den Netzstecker des
Geräts, bzw. arbeiten Sie mit großer Vorsicht, wenn das Produkt für die Ausführung der Arbeiten
an den Strom angeschlossen sein muß.
Pautas de Seguridad
•La seguridad de este producto se basa en pruebas y aprobaciones del diseño original y componentes
específicos. El fabricante no es responsable de la seguridad en caso de uso de piezas de repuesto no
autorizadas.
•La información sobre el mantenimiento de este producto está dirigida exclusivamente al personal
cualificado de mantenimiento.
•Existe mayor riesgo de descarga eléctrica y de daños personales durante el desmontaje y la reparación de
la máquina. El personal cualificado debe ser consciente de este peligro y tomar las precauciones
necesarias.
•PRECAUCIÓN: este símbolo indica que el voltaje de la parte del equipo con la que está
trabajando es peligroso. Antes de empezar, desenchufe el equipo o tenga cuidado si, para
trabajar con él, debe conectarlo.
Informações de Segurança
•A segurança deste produto baseia-se em testes e aprovações do modelo original e de componentes
específicos. O fabricante não é responsável pela segunrança, no caso de uso de peças de substituição
não autorizadas.
•As informações de segurança relativas a este produto destinam-se a profissionais destes serviços e não
devem ser utilizadas por outras pessoas.
•Risco de choques eléctricos e ferimentos graves durante a desmontagem e manutenção deste produto.
Os profissionais destes serviços devem estar avisados deste facto e tomar os cuidados necessários.
•CUIDADO: Quando vir este símbolo, existe a possível presença de uma potencial tensão
perigosa na zona do produto em que está a trabalhar. Antes de começar, desligue o produto da
tomada eléctrica ou seja cuidadoso caso o produto tenha de estar ligado à corrente eléctrica para
realizar a tarefa necessária.
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Informació de Seguretat
•La seguretat d'aquest producte es basa en l'avaluació i aprovació del disseny original i els components
específics.
El fabricant no es fa responsable de les qüestions de
seguretat si s'utilitzen peces de recanvi no autoritzades.
•La informació pel manteniment d’aquest producte està orientada exclusivament a professionals i no està
destinada
a ningú que no ho sigui.
•El risc de xoc elèctric i de danys personals pot augmentar durant el procés de desmuntatge i de servei
d’aquest producte. El personal professional ha d’estar-ne assabentat i prendre
les mesures convenients.
•PRECAUCIÓ: aquest símbol indica que el voltatge de la part de l'equip amb la qual esteu
treballant és perillós. Abans de començar, desendolleu l'equip o extremeu les precaucions si, per
treballar amb l'equip, l'heu de connectar.
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CAUTION
A caution identifies something that might cause a servicer harm.
CAUTION
This type of caution indicates there is a danger from hazardous voltage in the area of the
product where you are working. Unplug the product before you begin, or use caution if the
product must receive power in order to perform the task.
CAUTION
This type of caution indicates a hot surface.
CAUTION
This type of caution indicates a tipping hazard.
Preface
This manual contains maintenance procedures for service personnel. It is divided into the following chapters:
1. General information contains a general description of the printer and the maintenance approach used to
repair it. Special tools and test equipment, as well as general environmental and safety instructions, are
discussed.
2. Diagnostic information contains an error indicator table, symptom tables, and service checks used to
isolate failing field replaceable units (FRUs).
3. Diagnostic aids contains tests and checks used to locate or repeat symptoms of printer problems.
4. Repair information provides instructions for making printer adjustments and removing and installing
FRUs.
5. Connector locations uses illustrations to identify the connector locations and test points on the printer.
6. Preventive maintenance contains the lubrication specifications and recommendations to prevent
problems.
7. Parts catalog contains illustrations and part numbers for individual FRUs.
Conventions
Note: A note provides additional information.
Warning: A warning identifies something that might damage the product hardware or software.
There are several types of caution statements:
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1. General information
The Lexmark™ X46x series MFPs are monochrome multifunction laser printers designed for single
users or small workgroups. The X46x MFPs allow users to print, copy, scan, and fax documents.
This book contains information on X46x series MFPs.
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n A4, 25ppm on legal).
Maintenance approach
The diagnostic information in this manual leads to the correct field replaceable unit (FRU) or part. Use the error
code charts, symptom index, and service checks to determine the symptom and repair the failure. See
“Diagnostics information” on page 2-1 for more information. See “Repair information” on page 4-1 to help
identify parts. After completing the repair, perform tests as needed to verify the repair.
General information 1-1
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Print engine specifications
Memory
Item
Standard memory128MB128MB
Maximum memory640MB640MB
Optional memory
128MB DDR SDRAM unbuffered DIMMS✔✔
256MB DDR SDRAM unbuffered DIMMS✔✔
512MB DDR SDRAM unbuffered DIMMS✔✔
Optional flash memory
256 MB via flash memory card✔✔
Optional font cards (DBCS)✔✔
Option slots
ISP (INA) slot11
Memory slots11
Flash memory/option card2¹2¹
¹ Both slots are active for either a 256MB Flash memory card, a font card, or a DLE. Multiple Flash, font, or DLE cards
are not supported.
Lexmark X463, X464Lexmark X466
Print quality settings
Item
Print resolution
1200 Image quality¹✔✔
2400 Image quality²✔✔
600 X 600 dpi✔✔
1200 X 1200 dpi³✔✔
¹ 1200 Image quality is defined as 600 dpi with 2 bit IET (Image Technology) default mode for all models.
² 2400 Image quality is defined as 600 dpi with 4 bit IET.
³ True 1200 dpi at 1/2 the rated speed
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Environment
Specified operating environment
Operating temperature range - 16 to 32 degrees C (60 to 90 degrees F
Humidity - 8 to 80% Relative humidity
Altitude 0 to 3048 meters (10,000 ft)
Dimensions
Height - 23.3 in (297mm)
Width - 20.87 in (530 mm)
Depth - 15.5 in (394 mm) w/ input tray set to letter, 16.14 in (410 mm) w/ input tray set to legal.
Optional network connections:
external print server support
*All models are USB 2.0 Certified devices supporting Hi-Speed data transfer.
¹ Includes the HD photo image format
² Includes support for the following graphics formats: TIFF, TIF, JPG, GIF, PNG, BMP, PCX, AND DCX
Plain paper,
recycled, labels,
bond, letterhead,
preprinted, colored
paper, light paper,
heavy paper,
rough/cotton,
custom type [x]
Plain paper,
recycled, labels,
bond, letterhead,
preprinted, colored
paper, light paper,
heavy paper,
rough/cotton,
custom type [x]
Plain paper,
transparency,
recycled, labels,
bond, letterhead,
preprinted, colored
paper, light paper,
heavy paper,
rough/cotton,
custom type [x]
Card stock***• 120-163 g/m²
60-90 g/m²
(16-24 lb)
60-90 g/m²
(16-24 lb)
60-163 g/m²
(16-43 lb)
(16-43 lb)
Index Bristol
• 75-163 g/m²
(46-100 lb)
Ta g
• 250 paper
•150 (A6)
• 50 labels**
• 250 paper
• 550 paper
• 50 labels**
• 50 paper
• 15 labels**
• 10 transparencies
20
7 ¾, 9, 10, DL, C5, B5,
other
DuplexA4, letter, legal, oficio
(Mexico)², folio²
* Capacity for 20 lb print media, unless otherwise noted.
** Use for occasional printing only.
¹Japanese Industry Standard
² If a source supports size sensing and is activated, then neither the “oficio” value nor the “folio” value appears in that
source’s list of supported media sizes. These values only appear in a source’s list of supported media sizes either when
the source is non-size sensing or when the source’s size sensing hardware is deactivated and then the device is power
cycled.
Envelopes
Rough envelopes
Plain paper,
recycled, bond,
letterhead,
preprinted, colored
paper, light paper,
heavy paper,
custom type [x]
75 g/m² (20 lb)7
60-90 g/m²
(16-24 lb)
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Media 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 176 g/m
long. Paper lighter than 75 g/m
performance, use 80 g/m
in.), we recommend 90 g/m
•Curl—Curl is the tendency for paper to curl at its edges. Excessive curl can cause paper feeding
problems. Curl can occur after the paper passes through the printer, where it is exposed to high
temperatures. Storing paper unwrapped in hot, humid, cold, or dry conditions, even in the trays, can
contribute to paper curling prior to printing and can cause feeding problems.
•Smoothness—Paper smoothness directly affects print quality. If paper is too rough, toner cannot fuse to it
properly. If paper is too smooth, it can cause paper feeding or print quality issues. Always use paper
between 100 and 300 Sheffield points; however, smoothness between 150 and 200 Sheffield points
produces the best print quality.
•Moisture content—The amount of moisture in paper affects both print quality and the ability of the printer
to feed the paper correctly. Leave paper in its original wrapper until it is time to use it. This limits the
exposure of paper to moisture changes that can degrade its performance. Condition paper before printing
by storing it in its original wrapper in the same environment as the printer for 24 to 48 hours before printing.
Extend the time several days if the storage or transportation environment is very different from the printer
environment. Thick paper may also require a longer conditioning period.
•Grain direction—Grain refers to the alignment of the paper fibers in a sheet of paper. Grain is either grain
long, running the length of the paper, or grain short, running the width of the paper. For 60 to 176 g/m
to 47 lb bond) paper, use grain long fibers.
•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 possesses characteristics that can
negatively affect paper handling.
2
2
(20 lb) might not be stiff enough to feed properly, causing jams. For best
2
(21 lb bond) grain long paper. For paper smaller than 182 x 257 mm (7.2 x 10.1
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or heavier paper.
(16 to 47 lb bond) grain
2
(16
Unacceptable paper
The following paper types are not recommended for use with the printer:
•Preprinted papers with chemicals that may contaminate the printer
•Preprinted papers that can be affected by the temperature in the printer fuser
•Rough-edged, rough or heavily textured surface papers, or curled papers
•Recycled papers containing more than 25% post-consumer waste, and weighing more than 80 g/m
•Paper weighing less than 60 g/m
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(16 lb)
•Multiple-part forms or documents
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Selecting paper
Using appropriate paper prevents jams and helps ensure trouble-free printing. To help avoid jams and poor print
quality:
•Always use new, undamaged paper.
•Before loading paper, know the recommended print side of the paper. This information is usually indicated
on the paper package.
•Do not use paper that has been cut or trimmed by hand.
•Do not mix paper sizes, types, or weights in the same source; mixing results in jams.
•Do not use coated papers unless they are specifically designed for electrophotographic printing.
Selecting preprinted forms and letterhead
Use these guidelines when selecting preprinted forms and letterhead:
•Use grain long for 60 to 176 g/m
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weight paper.
•Use only forms and letterhead printed using an offset lithographic or engraved printing process.
•Avoid papers with rough or heavily textured surfaces.
Use papers printed with heat-resistant inks designed for use in xerographic copiers. The ink must be able to
withstand temperatures up to 200°C (392°F) without melting or releasing hazardous emissions. Use inks that
are not affected by the resin in toner. Inks that are oxidation-set or oil-based generally meet these requirements;
latex inks might not. When in doubt, contact the paper supplier.
Preprinted papers such as letterhead must be able to withstand temperatures up to 200°C (392°F) without
melting or releasing hazardous emissions.
Storing paper
Use these paper storage guidelines to help avoid jams and uneven print quality:
•For best results, store paper where the temperature is 21°C (70°F) and the relative humidity is 40%. Most
label manufacturers recommend printing in a temperature range of 18 to 24°C (65 to 75°F) with relative
humidity between 40 and 60%.
•Store paper in cartons when possible, on a pallet or shelf, rather than on the floor.
•Store individual packages on a flat surface.
•Do not store anything on top of individual paper packages.
Using recycled paper and other office papers
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 statement can be made that all recycled paper will feed well. Lexmark consistently tests its
printers with recycled paper (20–100% post-consumer waste) and a variety of test paper from around the world,
using chamber tests for different temperature and humidity conditions. Lexmark has found no reason to
discourage the use of today's recycled office papers, but generally the following property guidelines apply to
recycled paper.
•Low moisture content (4–5%)
•Suitable smoothness (100–200 Sheffield units, or 140–350 Bendtsen units, European)
Note: Some much smoother papers (such as premium 24 lb laser papers, 50–90 Sheffield units) and
much rougher papers (such as premium cotton papers, 200–300 Sheffield units) have been engineered to
work very well in laser printers, despite surface texture. Before using these types of paper, consult your
paper supplier.
•Suitable sheet-to-sheet coefficient of friction (0.4–0.6)
•Sufficient bending resistance in the direction of feed
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Recycled paper, paper of lower weight (<60 g/m
paper that is cut grain-short for portrait (or short-edge) fed printers may have lower bending resistance than is
required for reliable paper feeding. Before using these types of paper for laser (electrophotographic) printing,
consult your paper supplier. Remember that these are general guidelines only and that paper meeting these
guidelines may still cause paper feeding problems in any laser printer (for example, if the paper curls
excessively under normal printing conditions).