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

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.)
	•	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.

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