Lexmark 34A0200 Quick Reference - Page 1

Lexmark™ C53x Quick Reference Loading paper and specialty media Loading the standard tray The printer has two trays to select from: the standard tray (Tray 1), also known as the 250-sheet tray, and the optional 550-sheet tray (Tray 2). Load the paper or specialty media used for the majority of print jobs in Tray 1. Proper paper loading prevents jams and facilitates trouble-free printing. Do not remove trays while a job prints or while Busy blinks on the display. Doing so may cause a jam. 1 Grasp the handle and pull the tray out. Remove the tray completely. 2 Squeeze the width guide tabs together as shown, and move the width guide to the side of the tray. 3 Squeeze the length guide tabs together as shown, and slide the length guide to the correct position for the size of paper being loaded. Notice the size indicators in the window in the bottom of the tray. Use these indicators to help position the guide. Notice the load lines on the width guide tab: they indicate the maximum height for loading paper. When loading preprinted letterhead, place the header toward the front of the tray. 6 Squeeze the width guide tabs, and slide the width guide to lightly touch the side of the stack. 1 Load lines 2 Length indicator 4 Flex the sheets back and forth to loosen them, and then fan them. Do not fold or crease the paper. Straighten the edges on a level surface. 5 Load the paper stack with the recommended print side faceup. Load the stack toward the back of the tray as shown. 1