Loading The Multipurpose Feeder - Lexmark M1145 Quick Reference

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From the printer control panel, set the paper size and paper
type in the Paper menu to match the paper loaded in the tray.
Note: Set the correct paper size and paper type to avoid
paper jams and print quality problems.

Loading the multipurpose feeder

Use the multipurpose feeder when printing on different paper
sizes and types or specialty media, such as card stock,
transparencies, paper labels, and envelopes. You can also use it
for single‑page print jobs on letterhead.
1 Open the multipurpose feeder.
a
Pull the multipurpose feeder extender.
b
Pull the extender gently so that the multipurpose feeder is
fully extended and open.
Loading paper and specialty media
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Squeeze the tab on the left width guide, and then move the
guides for the paper you are loading.
3
Prepare the paper or specialty media for loading.
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Flex sheets of paper back and forth to loosen them, and
then fan them. Do not fold or crease the paper. Straighten
the edges on a level surface.
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Hold transparencies by the edges. Flex the stack of
transparencies back and forth to loosen them, and then fan
them. Straighten the edges on a level surface.
Note: Avoid touching the printable side of the
transparencies. Be careful not to scratch them.