Lexmark C912 User's Reference - Page 23

Printing Loading the multipurpose feeder The multipurpose feeder can hold several sizes and types of paper, such as transparencies and envelopes. It is useful for single page printing on letterhead, colored paper, or other specialty media. Refer to the Card Stock & Label Guide for more information on paper types and sizes. You can use the multipurpose feeder one of two ways: • Paper tray-Load paper or other print media in the feeder with the intention of leaving the media in the feeder. • Manual bypass feeder-Send a print job to the feeder while specifying the type and size of media from your computer. The printer then prompts you to load the appropriate print media before it prints. Keep in mind the following capacities, paper dimensions, and operating tips when loading the multipurpose feeder. Capacity The maximum stack height is 11 mm (0.4 in.). The multipurpose feeder can hold approximately: • 100 sheets of 75 g/m2 (20 lb.) paper • 80 sheets of 24 lb. 12x18 paper • 55 sheets of labels • 55 sheets of card stock • 50 transparencies • 10 envelopes • 1 sheet of glossy paper (manual feed) • 1 sheet of banner paper (297.2 x 914.4 mm. [11.7 x 36 in.]), manual feed Paper dimensions The multipurpose feeder accepts paper within the following dimensions: • Width-90 mm (3.54 in.) to 305 mm (12 in.) • Length-148 mm (5.83 in.) to 914 mm (36 in.) Trouble-free printing • Load only one size of paper or envelopes at a time in the multipurpose feeder. • To achieve the best possible print quality, use only high-quality print media that is designed for use in laser printers. For more guidelines on paper, see Media guidelines. • To prevent paper jams, do not add or remove print media when there is still media in the multipurpose feeder. • Load media with the recommended print side up. Loading the multipurpose feeder 18