Lexmark MX310 Loading paper and specialty media, Setting the paper size and type, Loading trays

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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 168 and “Storing paper” on page 49.

Setting the paper size and type

1From the printer control panel, navigate to:

> Settings > > Paper Menu > > Paper Size/Type >

2Press the up or down arrow button to select the tray or feeder, and then press .

3Press the up or down arrow button to select the paper size, and then press .

4Press the up or down arrow button to select the paper type, and then press to change the settings.

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 paper size is 76.2 x 76.2 mm (3 x 3 inches), and is supported only from the multipurpose feeder.

•The largest supported Universal paper size is 215.9 x 359.92 mm (8.5 x 14.17 inches), and is supported from all paper sources.

1From the printer control panel, navigate to:

> Settings > > Paper Menu > > Universal Setup > > Units of Measure > > select a unit of measure >

2Select Portrait Width or Portrait Height, and then press .

3Press the left or right arrow button to change the setting, and then press .

Loading trays

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