Paper Guidelines; Paper Characteristics - Lexmark MS81x Service Manual

In a configuration with two or more optional finishers:
• The staple finisher must always be on top.
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The high‑capacity output expander must always be at the bottom.
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The output expander is the only finisher that can be placed on top of the high‑capacity output expander.
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The output expander and mailbox may be installed in any order.
When using optional trays:
•
Always use a caster base when the printer is configured with a 2100‑sheet tray.
• The 2100‑sheet tray must always be at the bottom of a configuration.
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A maximum of four optional trays may be configured with the printer.
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The optional 250‑ and 550‑sheet trays may be installed in any order.

Paper guidelines

Paper characteristics

The following paper characteristics affect print quality and reliability. Consider these factors before printing on them:
Weight
The printer trays and multipurpose feeder can automatically feed paper weights between 60–176 g/m
long paper. The 2100‑sheet tray can automatically feed paper weights up to 60–135 g/m
Paper lighter than 60 g/m
Note: Two‑sided printing is supported for 60–176 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;
smoothness between 150 and 250 Sheffield points produces the best print quality.
Hardware option Alternative hardware option
4 2100‑sheet tray
5 550‑sheet tray
6 250‑sheet tray
7 4‑bin mailbox
8 Output expander 4‑bin mailbox
2
(16 lb) might not be stiff enough to feed properly, and may cause jams.
General information
None
250‑sheet tray
550‑sheet tray
Output expander
2
(16–47‑lb) paper.
30
4063
2
(16–47‑lb) grain
2
(16–36‑lb) grain long paper.