Lexmark T420 User Reference page 9

The following hints can help you avoid jams:
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Use only recommended print media. See
to the Card Stock & Label Guide available on Lexmark's Web site at www.lexmark.com/
publications for more information about which print media will provide optimum results for your
printing environment.
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If you need detailed information before purchasing large quantities of customized print media,
refer to the Card Stock & Label Guide.
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Do not load wrinkled, creased, damp, or curled print media.
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Flex, fan, and straighten print media before you load it. If jams do occur with print media, try
feeding one sheet at a time through the multipurpose feeder.
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Do not overload the print media sources. Make sure the stack height does not exceed the
maximum height indicated by the labels in the sources.
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Do not use print media that you have cut or trimmed yourself.
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Do not mix print media sizes, weights, or types in the same print media source.
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Make sure the recommended print side is face down when loading all trays and the
recommended print side is face up when loading the multipurpose feeder.
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Keep print media stored in an acceptable environment. See
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Do not remove trays during a print job.
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Push all trays in firmly after loading them.
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Make sure the guides in the trays are properly positioned for the size print media you have
loaded. Make sure the guides are not placed too tightly against the stack of print media.
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Card stock must exit to the rear output bin. See
information.
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Envelopes may be sent to the standard output bin; however, if the envelopes exit to the rear
output bin there is less curl.
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Make sure all cables that connect to the printer are correctly attached. Refer to the Setup
Guide for more information.
Print media guidelines
Storing print
Using the rear output bin
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for more information. Refer
media.
for more