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.
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.
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.
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