Lexmark M1145 Quick Reference - Page 6

Print Page

From the printer control panel, set the paper size and paper

type in the Paper menu to match the paper loaded in the tray.

Note: Set the correct paper size and paper type to avoid

paper jams and print quality problems.

Loading the multipurpose feeder

Use the multipurpose feeder when printing on different paper

sizes and types or specialty media, such as card stock,

transparencies, paper labels, and envelopes. You can also use it

for single‑page print jobs on letterhead.

Open the multipurpose feeder.

Pull the multipurpose feeder extender.

Pull the extender gently so that the multipurpose feeder is

fully extended and open.

Loading paper and specialty media

Squeeze the tab on the left width guide, and then move the

guides for the paper you are loading.

Prepare the paper or specialty media for loading.

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Flex sheets of paper back and forth to loosen them, and

then fan them. Do not fold or crease the paper. Straighten

the edges on a level surface.

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Hold transparencies by the edges. Flex the stack of

transparencies back and forth to loosen them, and then fan

them. Straighten the edges on a level surface.

Note: Avoid touching the printable side of the

transparencies. Be careful not to scratch them.