Lexmark 279 manual Supported paper types and weights

Paper and specialty media guide 46

Paper size and dimension	Standard	Optional 250‑ or	Multipurpose	ADF	Scanner	Duplex
	250‑sheet tray	550‑sheet tray	feeder		glass	printing
B5 Envelope	X	X		X		X
176 x 250 mm
(6.93 x 9.84 in.)
Other Envelope	X	X		X	4	X
85.7 x 165 mm to
215.9 x 355.6 mm
(3.375 x 6.50 in. to
8.5 x 14 in.)

1Paper is supported only if the paper size setting is set to Universal.

2Paper is supported in two‑sided (duplex) printing only if the width is at least 210 mm (8.27 in.) and the length is at least 279.4 mm (11 in.). The smallest supported Universal paper size is supported only in the multipurpose feeder.

3Paper is supported only if the width is at least 215.9 mm (8.5 in.) and the length is at least 296.9 mm (11.7 in.).

4Paper is supported only if the length is at least 296.9 mm (11.7 in.).

Supported paper types and weights

The standard tray supports 60–90‑g/m2(16–24‑lb) paper weights. The optional tray supports 60–120‑g/m2(16–32‑lb) paper weights. The multipurpose feeder supports 60–163‑g/m2(16–43‑lb) paper weights.

Paper type	250‑ or	Multipurpose feeder	Duplex mode	ADF	Scanner glass
	550‑sheet tray
Plain paper
Card stock	X		X
Transparencies			X
Recycled
Paper labels1			X
Bond
Envelope2	X		X		X
Rough envelope	X		X		X
Letterhead
Preprinted
Colored paper
Light paper

1One‑sided paper labels designed for laser printers are supported for occasional use. We recommend printing only up to

20pages of paper labels per month. Vinyl, pharmacy, and two‑sided labels are not supported.

2Use envelopes that lie flat when individually placed on a table facedown.