Lexmark MX611DE Loading paper and specialty media, Setting the paper size and type, Loading trays

Loading paper and specialty media 59

Loadingpaperand specialty media

The selection and handling of paper and specialty media can affect how reliably documents print. For more information, see “Avoiding jams” on page 235 and “Storing paper” on page 77.

Setting the paper size and type

From the home screen, navigate to:

> Paper Menu > Paper Size/Type > select a tray > select the paper size or type > Submit

Notes:

•The Paper Size setting is automatically set according to the position of the paper guides in each tray except the standard 550‑sheet tray (Tray 1) and the multipurpose feeder.

•The Paper Size setting for Tray 1 and the multipurpose feeder must be set manually in the Paper Size menu.

•The factory default Paper Type setting is Plain Paper.

•The Paper Type setting must be set manually for all trays.

Configuring Universal paper settings

The Universal paper size is a user‑defined setting that lets you print on paper sizes that are not preset in the printer menus.

Notes:

•The smallest supported Universal size is 76.2 x 76.2 mm (3 x 3 inches).

•The largest supported Universal size is 215.9 x 359.92 mm (8.5 x 14.17 inches).

1From the home screen, navigate to:

> Paper Menu > Universal Setup > Units of Measure > select the unit of measure >

2Touch Portrait Width or Portrait Height.

3Select the width or height, and then touch .

Loading trays

CAUTION—POTENTIAL INJURY: To reduce the risk of equipment instability, load each tray separately. Keep all other trays closed until needed.

1Pull out the tray completely.

Note: Do not remove trays while a job prints or while Busy appears on the printer display. Doing so may cause a jam.