Lexmark™ X642 Quick Reference
Loading paper and specialty media
Loading standard trays and optional trays
Note: Do not remove a tray when a job is printing or when the control panel green indicator light is blinking. Doing so may cause a jam.
1Remove the tray from the MFP, and place it on a flat, level surface.
2Squeeze the side guide tab, and slide the guide to the outer edge of the tray.
3Squeeze the rear guide tab, and slide the guide to the correct position for the size media you are loading.
4Flex the sheets back and forth to loosen them, then fan them. Do not fold or crease the print media. Straighten the edges on a level surface.
5Place the print media in the tray:
•Print side facedown for
•Print side faceup for duplex printing
Simplex Duplex
Note: Do not fill paper above the load line. Overfilling the tray may cause jams.
6Squeeze the side guide tab, and slide the guide toward the inside of the tray until it lightly rests against the edge of the media.
7Insert the tray into the MFP.
Setting the Paper Type and Paper Size
1Make sure the MFP is on.
2Press Menu on the control panel.
3Touch Paper Menu.
4Touch Paper Size.
5Touch the left or right arrow to change the size for the desired tray.
6Touch Submit.
7Touch Paper Type.
8Touch the left or right arrow to change the media type for the desired tray.
9Touch Submit.
10Touch the home icon.
Loading the multipurpose feeder
1Push the release latch, and lower the multipurpose feeder.
2Pull the tray extension out.