Lexmark W850 manual Printing a document, Printing on specialty media, Tips on using letterhead

Printing 64

Printing

This chapter covers printing, printer reports, and job cancelation. Selection and handling of paper and specialty media can affect how reliably documents print. For more information, see “Avoiding jams” on page 152 and “Storing paper” on page 59.

Printing a document

1From the printer control panel Paper menu, set the Paper Type and Paper Size to match the loaded paper.

2Send the print job:

For Windows users

aWith a document open, click File > Print.

bClick Properties, Preferences, Options, or Setup, and then adjust the settings as needed.

Note: To print on a specific size or type of paper, adjust the paper size or type settings to match the loaded paper, or select the appropriate tray or feeder.

cClick OK, and then click Print.

For Macintosh users

aCustomize the settings as needed in the Page Setup dialog:

1With a document open, choose File > Page Setup.

2Choose a paper size or create a custom size to match the loaded paper.

3Click OK.

bCustomize the settings as needed in the Print dialog:

1With a document open, choose File > Print.

If necessary, click the disclosure triangle to see more options.

2From the Print dialog and pop‑up menus, adjust the settings as needed.

Note: To print on a specific paper type, adjust the paper type setting to match the loaded paper, or select the appropriate tray or feeder.

3Click Print.

Printing on specialty media

Tips on using letterhead

Check with the manufacturer or vendor to determine whether the chosen preprinted letterhead is acceptable for laser printers.

Placing paper in the trays

Page orientation is important when printing on letterhead. Use the following sections to determine which direction to load the letterhead.