Lexmark C77x manual Printing on specialty media

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Printing

Printing on specialty media

Media is paper, card stock, transparencies, labels, and envelopes. The last four are sometimes referred to as specialty media. Follow these instructions to print on specialty media.

1Load the media as specified for the tray being used. See Loading standard trays and optional trays for help.

2From the MFP control panel, set the Paper Type and Paper Size according to the media you loaded.

3From the computer software application, set the paper type, size, and source according to the media you loaded.

Windows
a	From a word processor, spreadsheet, browser, or other application, select File Æ Print.
b	Click Properties (or Options, Printer, or Setup, depending on the application) to view the MFP driver settings.
c	Click the Paper tab.
	A paper tray list will appear.
d	Select the tray containing the specialty media.
	Note: If you have difficulty, click Help, and then follow the driver instructions.

eSelect the media type (transparencies, envelopes, and so on) from the Paper Type list box.

fSelect the size of the specialty media from the Paper Size list box.

gClick OK, and then send the print job as usual.

Mac OS 9

aSelect File Æ Page Setup.

bSelect the size of the specialty media from the Paper pop-up menu, and then click OK.

cSelect File Æ Print.

dWith General selected on the top pop-up menu, go to the Paper Source pop-up menu, and select the tray containing the specialty media or the name of the media.

eClick Print.

Mac OS X

aSelect File Æ Page Setup.

bSelect the MFP from the Format for pop-up menu.

cSelect the size of the specialty media from the Paper pop-up menu, and then click OK.

dSelect File Æ Print.

eOn the Copies & Pages pop-up menu, select Imaging.

fSelect the specialty media on the Paper Type pop-up menu.

gOn the Imaging pop-up menu, select Paper Feed.

hSelect the tray containing the specialty media from the All pages from or First page from / Remaining from pop-up menus.

iClick Print.

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Contents MFP Option United States Government Rights Static sensitivity notice Contents Contents Understanding paper and specialty media guidelines Index 111 Learning about the MFP Basic functions of the scannerAutomatic document feeder and flatbed Understanding the MFP control panelStatus Indicates Learning about the MFPCallout Control panel item Function With fax functions Home screen and Home screen buttons CopyFax Mail Callout number Button FunctionFTP Button Button name FunctionArrow buttons, see Information on touch-screen buttons CancelJobs Button Button name Function or description Using the LCD touch-screen buttonsSample screen one Information on touch-screen buttons Scan SubmitScan Submit Flatbed BackSample screen two Down arrowSee Cancel Jobs on Cancel JobOther touch-screen buttons ContinueDone Screen buttons on page 11 for more informationFeatures Feature Feature name DescriptionPaper Menu Reports Network/Ports Settings MenusHelp Manage ShortcutsMultiple page copying CopyingQuick copy Copying Using the flatbedUnderstanding the copy screens and options Understanding the copy screens and options Copying from one size to another Making transparenciesCopying to letterhead Copying photographsMaking copies using media from a selected tray Copying mixed-sized mediaTouch Photograph Touch Scan Next or DoneReducing and enlarging copies Setting the duplex optionAdjusting copy quality Setting collation options Setting paper saving optionsPlacing separator sheets between copies Touch Separator SheetsPlacing the date and time at the top of each Placing an overlay message on eachCreating a custom job job build Touch Date/Time StampCanceling a copy job While copying pages using the flatbedCopy tips While the document is in the ADFUsing a shortcut number MailEntering an e-mail address Touch E-mail ItUsing the address book Mailing to a profileAdding e-mail subject and message information MailClick E-mail Destination Setup Changing the output file typeMailing color documents Creating an e-mail shortcutCanceling an e-mail Creating an e-mail profileUnderstanding e-mail options From the MFPUnderstanding e-mail options Mail server setup Address book setupFaxing Sending a faxFaxing Using fax destination shortcutsSending faxes from a computer Click Fax Shortcut Setup Creating shortcutsUnderstanding fax options Changing the fax resolution Adjusting the Darkness settingTouch Advanced Options Touch Delayed Send Sending a fax at a later timeFax tips Cancel an outgoing faxViewing a fax log FTP Entering the FTP addressClick FTP Shortcut Setup FTP optionsFTP options FTP tips Click Scan Profile Click Create Scan Profile Scanning to a PC or USB flash memory deviceCreate a scan to PC profile Understanding scan to PC options Scanning to a PC or USB flash memory deviceSolving scan quality problems Scanning to a USB flash memory deviceScanning tips Touch Scan to USB drivePrinting Printing from a USB flash memory deviceCanceling a print job PrintingCanceling a job from a Macintosh computer Canceling a job from the MFP control panelCanceling a job from a computer running Windows Printing the menu settings Printing a network setupPrinting a font sample list Printing a directory listPrinting confidential and held jobs Printing a confidential jobPrinting and deleting held jobs Entering a personal identification number PINPrinting Printing on specialty media Loading standard trays and optional trays Loading 500-sheet traysPrinting Loading the 2000-sheet tray Printing Loading the multipurpose feeder Linking trays Supported print media Print media sizes Print media types Print media weightsUnderstanding paper and specialty media 8 guidelines Dimensions Understanding paper and specialty media guidelinesGlossy papers Optional Finisher Standard Offset StaplePaper Maximum Grain long2,3Grain short2,3 Transparencies2Paper Paper characteristicsSelecting print media Fiber content TransparenciesUnacceptable paper Grain directionEnvelopes Labels Card stockAutomatic document feeder Storing print mediaAvoiding jams Printer Installing and removing options Accessing the printer system boardInstalling a memory card Installing and removing optionsInstalling a firmware card Installing the interface card Replacing the access cover plate Maintaining the MFP Storing suppliesPage Maintaining the MFP Cleaning the scanner glass and backing materialRecycling Lexmark products Cleaning the automatic document feeder Touch Automatic Scanner Registration Touch Exit Configuration MenuScanner registration Removing the scanner top Preparing the MFP for shipment Moving the MFPMoving the MFP within the office Copy Fax Mail Clearing jamsIdentifying jams Printer access doors and trays Clearing jamsUnderstanding printer jam messages Message Check Areas What to doClearing scanner jams 290, 291, 292, and 294 Scanner JamsAdministrative support Adjusting control panel brightnessRestoring factory default settings Touch Settings Touch General SettingsAdministrative support Adjusting screen timeoutAdjusting Power Saver Restricting Function Access Configuring the MFPSetting Password Protect for the menus Preventing access to the menus from the control panel Locking the MFP using the Device Lockout PINUnlocking the MFP using the Device Lockout PIN Disabling the Driver to Fax menu itemSetting a password before printing received faxes Setting security using the Embedded Web Server EWSSetting the Advanced Password Select Always On for Held Fax ModeUsing the secure EWS Disabling SNMPv1 and SNMPv2Disabling ports and protocols Click TCP/IP Port AccessSupporting IPSec Internet Protocol Security Using 802.1x authentication Confidential Print SetupClick 802.1x Authentication Click Confidential Print SetupTouch Exit Config Menu to exit Encrypting the hard diskUsing the Restricted Server List function Hard disk wipingTroubleshooting Understanding MFP messagesOnline technical support Checking an unresponsive MFP Locating the port name and IP addressSolving copy quality problems Solving scan quality problemsTroubleshooting Symptom SolutionSolving fax problems Solving paper feed problemsSymptom Cause Solution See Ordering an ADF pick roller for more informationConventions Electronic emission notices PartIndustry Canada compliance statement Avis de conformité aux normes de l’industrie du CanadaEuropean Community EC directives conformity 103Radio interference notice MaltiR31306 Bsmi EMC noticePart Other telecommunications notices South Africa telecommunications noticeUsing this product in Germany Using this product in SwitzerlandNoise emission levels Mailing addressPower regulation notice Meter average sound pressure, dBAChina RoHS Part Name Hazardous Substances or ElementsIndex Index 113 114