Lexmark Optra S 1250, User Manual

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Using Print Materials
Using
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rint
Materials
Using Your Printer
Tips for Avoiding Paper Jams
By carefully selecting print materials and loading them properly,
you should be able to avoid most paper jams. If jams do occur,
follow the steps outlined in “Clearing Jams” starting on page 209.
If jams occur frequently, make sure you are following these tips to
avoid jams.
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Follow the procedures in “Loading a Paper Tray” on
page 146 to load paper properly. Make sure the adjustable
guides are positioned correctly.
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Do not overload the paper trays. Make sure the paper is
under the paper capacity mark on the inside of the paper
tray.
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Do not remove paper trays while print jobs are in process.
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Flex, fan, and straighten the paper before loading it.
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Fan stacks of labels or transparencies before loading them
into trays or the multipurpose feeder. If jams do occur
using the multipurpose feeder, try feeding one sheet at a
time.
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Do not load wrinkled, creased, damp, or highly curled
paper.
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Do not mix paper types in one tray.
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Use only recommended print materials. See “Print
Materials” on page 124.
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Make sure the recommended print side is face down for
simplex printing when loading all trays.
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Keep print materials stored in an acceptable environment.
See “Moisture Content” on page 127.