Lexmark 21J0311 - Laser Multifunction Printer Printing Manual

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Printing guide
Get the most from the printer by properly loading the trays, and setting the types and sizes for media.

Loading paper

General guidelines
• Do not overload the media sources.
• Make sure the stack height does not exceed the maximum height indicated by the labels on the guides.
Overloading may cause jams.
• Never mix media types within a tray.
Loading standard 250-sheet tray
Do not remove a tray while a job is printing or while the control panel indicator light is blinking. Doing so may
cause a jam.
1 Remove the tray.
Note: To load legal or folio size paper, extend the length of the paper tray. See "Extending the tray for legal
or folio size paper" for instructions.
Printing guide
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  • Page 1: Loading Paper

    Printing guide Page 1 of 5 Printing guide Get the most from the printer by properly loading the trays, and setting the types and sizes for media. Loading paper General guidelines • Do not overload the media sources. • Make sure the stack height does not exceed the maximum height indicated by the labels on the guides. Overloading may cause jams.
  • Page 2 Printing guide Page 2 of 5 2 Squeeze the side guide tab, and slide the guide to outside of the tray. 3 Squeeze the rear guide tab, and slide the guide to the correct position for the size media you are loading. 4 Flex the sheets back and forth to loosen them, then fan them.
  • Page 3 Printing guide Page 3 of 5 6 Squeeze the side guide tab, and slide the guide until it lightly rests against the edge of the media. 7 Insert the tray. 8 Extend the paper support on the output bin.
  • Page 4 Printing guide Page 4 of 5 Extending the tray for legal or folio size paper To load legal or folio size paper, extend the paper tray. You may also attach an optional dust cover on the back of the printer to protect the tray while it is extended. 1 Press down on the latch at the back of the tray.
  • Page 5: Setting The Paper Type And Paper Size

    Printing guide Page 5 of 5 Setting the Paper Type and Paper Size After setting the Paper Type and Paper Size to the correct values for the type and size used in the trays, then any trays containing the same size and type are automatically linked by the printer. Note: If the size of the media you are loading is the same size of the media previously loaded, do not change the Paper Size setting.
  • Page 6 Supplies guide Page 1 of 1 Supplies guide The following table lists the part numbers for ordering supply items: Part number Description Average cartridge yield World Wide E250X22G Photoconductor kit Up to 30,000 standard pages For the USA and Canada E450A21A Print Cartridge 6,000 standard pages...
  • Page 7 Print media guide Page 1 of 2 Print media guide The printer supports the following print media sizes. Select custom sizes up to the maximum specified for the Universal setting. Legend: — supported — unsupported Media size Dimensions 250-sheet tray Manual feeder Optional 550-sheet drawer 210 x 297 mm...
  • Page 8: Storing Print Media

    Print media guide Page 2 of 2 Storing print media Use the following guidelines for proper print media storage. These help avoid media feeding problems and uneven print quality: • For best results, store media in an environment where the temperature is approximately 21°C (70°F) and the relative humidity is 40%.
  • Page 9: Print Defects Guide

    Print defects guide Page 1 of 1 Print defects guide Match a set of repeating defects on a print job to the marks on one of the vertical lines. The line that best matches the defects on the print job indicates which particular part may be causing the defect. For example, the distance between these two marks represents a repeating defect that occurs every 38.2 mm (1.5 in.), which means the charge rollers may need to be replaced.
  • Page 10: Menu Map

    Menu map Page 1 of 3 Menu map A number of menus are available on the control panel to make it easy to change printer settings. The following menu map shows the menus and menu items available. For more information about menu items, see the Menus and Messages Guide on the Software and Documentation CD.
  • Page 11: Understanding The Control Panel

    Menu map Page 2 of 3 Understanding the control panel The control panel consists of these items: • A 4-line, liquid crystal display (LCD) that can show both graphics and text. • Eight buttons: Back, Menu, Stop, Select, , and •...
  • Page 12 Menu map Page 3 of 3 Button or control panel item Function 4 Indicator light A two-toned LED is used on the control panel, one color being green and the other being red. The lights indicate whether the printer power is on, the printer is busy, idle, processing a job, or requires operator intervention.
  • Page 13: Information Guide

    There are numerous publications available to help you Messages Guide, and Help Menu pages are available understand the printer and its functions. on the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. Help Menu pages Other languages There are Help Menu pages resident in the printer.
  • Page 14: Connection Guide

    Connection guide Page 1 of 2 Connection guide Note: For local printing, you must install the printer software (drivers) before connecting the USB cable. Installing printer and software for local printing using Windows 1 Launch the Software and Documentation CD that shipped with the printer. 2 Click Install Printer and Software.
  • Page 15 Connection guide Page 2 of 2 Installing printer and software for network printing using Windows 1 Make sure the printer is turned off and unplugged from the wall outlet. 2 Connect the printer to a LAN drop or hub using an ethernet cable that is compatible with your network. 3 Plug one end of the printer power cord into the socket at the back of the printer and the other end into a properly grounded outlet.
  • Page 16: Moving The Printer

    Moving the printer Page 1 of 1 Moving the printer Follow these guidelines to move the printer to another location. CAUTION: Follow these guidelines to avoid injuring yourself or damaging the printer: • Always turn off the printer using the power switch before moving it. •...

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