Paper Guidelines - Lexmark MS911 Service Manual

Source
Trays
Multipurpose feeder
Tips on using transparencies
•
From the printer control panel, set the paper size, type, texture, and weight in the Paper menu to match the
transparencies loaded in the tray.
•
Print a test page on the transparencies being considered for use before buying large quantities.
• Use transparencies designed specifically for laser printers.
•
Avoid getting fingerprints on the transparencies to prevent print quality problems.
•
Before loading transparencies, flex and fan the sheets to prevent them from sticking together.
• When printing on large volumes of transparencies, make sure to print by batches of only up to 20 with an interval
of at least three minutes between batches, to prevent the transparencies from sticking together in the bin. You can
also remove transparencies from the bin by batches of 20.

Paper guidelines

Selecting the correct paper or specialty media reduces printing problems. For the best print quality, try a sample of the
paper or specialty media before buying large quantities.
Paper characteristics
The following paper characteristics affect print quality and reliability. Consider these factors before printing on them:
Weight
The printer trays can feed paper weights between 60–256 g/m
can feed paper weights between 60–256 g/m
not be stiff enough to feed properly, and may cause jams.
Note: Two‑sided printing is supported for 60–169 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.
Printing Side with the
letterhead
One‑sided Faceup
Two‑sided Facedown
One‑sided Facedown
Two‑sided Faceup
2
(16–68‑lb) grain long paper. The multipurpose feeder
2
(16–68‑lb) grain long paper. Paper lighter than 60 g/m
2
(16–45‑lb) paper.
General information
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Paper orientation
Load the sheet with the
top edge toward the back
of the tray.
Load the sheet with the
top edge toward the front
of the tray.
Load the sheet with the
top edge on the left side.
Load the sheet with the
top edge on the right side.
2
(16 lb) might