Lexmark 896, 496, 696 manual Supported paper sizes, types, and weights, Storing paper

Paper and specialty media guide 95

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Storing paper

Use these paper storage guidelines to help avoid jams and uneven print quality:

•For best results, store paper where the temperature is 21°C (70°F) and the relative humidity is 40 percent. Most label manufacturers recommend printing in a temperature range of 18–24°C (65–75°F) with relative humidity between 40 and 60 percent.

•Store paper in cartons, on a pallet or shelf, rather than on the floor.

•Store individual packages on a flat surface.

•Do not store anything on top of individual paper packages.

•Take paper out of the carton or wrapper only when you are ready to load it in the printer. The carton and wrapper help keep the paper clean, dry, and flat.

Supported paper sizes, types, and weights

The following tables provide information on standard and optional paper sources and the types of paper they support.

Note: For an unlisted paper size, select the closest larger listed size.

Paper sizes supported by the printer

Paper size1	Dimensions	550‑sheet tray	2100‑sheet tray	Multipurpose	Duplex	ADF	Scanner
				feeder			glass
A4	210 x 297 mm
	(8.3 x 11.7 in.)
A5	148 x 210 mm		2
	(5.8 x 8.3 in.)
A6	105 x 148 mm		X
	(4.1 x 5.8 in.)
JIS B5	182 x 257 mm		X
	(7.2 x 10.1 in.)
Letter	216 x 279 mm
	(8.5 x 11 in.)
Legal	216 x 356 mm
	(8.5 x 14 in.)

1If your preferred default paper size cannot be set in the printer control panel, then you may select common paper sizes that correspond to the position of the length guide in the tray from the Paper Size/Type menu. If the paper size is not available, then select Universal or turn off tray size sensing. For more information, contact customer support.

2Paper is supported in long‑edge orientation.

3Universal is supported in duplex mode only if the width is from 105 mm (4.13 in.) to 216 mm (8.5 in.), and the length is from 148 mm (5.83 in.) to 356 mm (14 in.).

4When printing on paper less than 210 mm (8.3 in.) wide, the printer prints at a reduced speed to prevent damage to the fuser.