Lexmark 840 Series manual Loading paper and various paper types, Loading various paper types

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Loading paper and various paper types

Loading paper

1Make sure:

•You use paper designed for inkjet printers.

•The paper is not used or damaged.

•If you are using specialty paper, you follow the instructions that came with it.

•You do not force paper into the printer.

2Load the paper vertically against the right side of the paper support.

3Adjust the paper guide until it rests against the left edge of the paper.

Note: To avoid paper jams, make sure the paper does not buckle when you adjust the paper guide.

Loading various paper types

Load up to		Make sure

100 sheets of plain paper (depending on		•	The paper is designed for use with inkjet printers.
the thickness)		•	The paper is loaded against the right side of the paper support.
		•
		•	The paper guide rests against the left edge of the paper.

100 sheets of heavyweight matte paper		•	The glossy or printable side of the paper faces you. (If you are not
25 sheets of glossy paper			sure which side is the printable side, see the instructions that came
25 sheets of photo paper			with the paper.)
25 sheets of photo paper		•	The paper is loaded against the right side of the paper support.
		•
		•	The paper guide rests against the left edge of the paper.
		Note: Photos require more drying time. Remove each photo as it exits,
		and allow it to dry to avoid ink smudging.

10 iron-on transfers		•	You follow the loading instructions that came with the iron-on
			transfers.
		•	The print side of the transfers faces you.
		•	The transfers are loaded against the right side of the paper support.
		•	The paper guide rests against the left edge of the transfers.
		Note: For best results, load transfers one at a time.

Loading paper and various paper types

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Contents Lexmark 840 Series Users GuideSafety information Contents Maintaining the printer Index Page Finding information about the printer Where to findDescription Description Where to find HelpLimited Warranty Description Where to find US Where to find rest of worldSetting up the printer Checking the box contentsUnderstanding the parts of the printer Learning about the printerUse Use Using the printer software Using the Solution CenterLearning about the software Use thisUsing Print Properties Using the Save Settings menuUsing the I Want To menu Using the Options menuUsing Fast Pics Using the Print Properties tabsTab Options MethodLoading paper and various paper types Loading paperLoading various paper types Load up to Make sureLoad up to Make sure Load up to Printing Printing a documentPrinting cards Printing envelopesPrinting collated copies Printing transparenciesPrinting multiple pages on one sheet Printing the last page first reverse page order Using Print Properties to print borderless photos Using Fast Pics to print borderless photosWorking with photos Changing the print cartridges Maintaining the printerRemoving a used print cartridge Installing print cartridges Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles Achieving better print qualityImproving print quality Aligning the print cartridgesWiping the print cartridge nozzles and contacts Preserving the print cartridges Ordering suppliesPart number Average cartridge standard page yield is up to PaperRecycling Lexmark products Troubleshooting Setup troubleshootingPower light is not lit Software does not installDoes not print Solution Print troubleshooting Poor text and graphic qualityPoor quality at the edges Print speed is slow Jams and misfeeds troubleshooting Printer does not print or respondPaper jam in the printer Paper jam in the paper supportPrinter does not feed paper, envelopes, or specialty media Banner paper jamsBlinking power light troubleshooting Error messages troubleshootingPower light blinks slowly Power light blinks rapidlyRemoving and reinstalling the software Black and Color cartridge replacement requiredConventions European Community EC directives conformity Power consumption Product power consumptionEnd-user license agreement Index IndexFinding