Lexmark 250-Sheet Tray: Expand Your Printer Capacity with Flexible Paper Handling

Upgrade your printing workflow with the Lexmark 250-Sheet Tray, a purpose-built accessory designed to boost productivity by expanding input capacity and broadening media support. Built for consistent performance across busy days, this tray minimizes interruptions by letting you keep more paper on hand and quickly switch between media types as needed. Whether you’re producing reports, forms, handouts, or presentation materials, the 250-sheet tray delivers reliable feeding, clean margins, and dependable operation that fits into tight office spaces. Its sturdy construction and compact footprint ensure it sits neatly beside printers or under desks, blending with sleek office setups while standing up to daily use. Loading is straightforward, and the tray is designed to maintain alignment and feed accuracy across long print runs, helping you achieve professional results with less hassle.

• 250-sheet capacity combined with broad paper size support enables longer print runs without constant reloading; compatible with a wide range of sizes including A4, A5, Executive, Folio, JIS B5, Letter, Legal, Oficio, and Statement, making it versatile for reports, presentations, forms, and mailers.
• Supports media weights from 16 to 32 lb (60 to 120 gsm), covering standard copy paper, thicker forms, labels, and transparencies; this flexibility helps you print multi-page documents, manuals, and handouts in a single tray without swapping media.
• Compact footprint and light design (3.1 x 15.3 x 14.7 inches; 9 lb) fit neatly in tight workspaces, enabling easy placement beside or beneath printers while preserving valuable desk real estate for other tasks.
• Simple loading with clearly marked guides and smooth feeding reduces jams and misfeeds; adjustable guides adapt to different paper sizes, ensuring consistent alignment and high-quality output across diverse print jobs.
• Durable Lexmark engineering delivers reliable performance over time, helping you maintain steady office throughput and reduce downtime associated with frequent tray changes or media handling.

Technical Details of Lexmark 250-Sheet Tray

• Paper capacity: 250 sheets
• Supported sizes: A4, A5, Executive, Folio, JIS B5, Letter, Legal, Oficio, Statement
• Paper weight: 16–32 lb (60–120 gsm)
• Media types: Plain paper, transparencies, labels
• Tray dimensions (H x W x D): 3.1 in x 15.3 in x 14.7 in
• Tray weight: 9 lb

how to install Lexmark 250-Sheet Tray

• Power down the printer and locate the available tray slot on the printer chassis; prepare the area by clearing any existing tray or debris in the slot to ensure a smooth installation.
• Align the 250-sheet tray with the printer’s guide rails and slide it firmly into the slot until it clicks into place, signaling a secure connection and proper seating.
• Open the tray and adjust the paper guides to match the selected paper size (for example, A4 or Letter); ensure the guides snugly touch the printed media without bending it to maintain precise feeding.
• Load up to 250 sheets of compatible media into the tray; fan the stack slightly to prevent sticking, then re-center the stack and re-tighten the guides so the media sits evenly.
• Close the tray, power on the printer, and, if required, select the new tray as the paper source from the printer’s control panel or driver settings; perform a test print to confirm correct feeding and alignment.

Frequently asked questions

• What is the capacity of the Lexmark 250-Sheet Tray? It holds up to 250 sheets of compatible paper, enabling longer print runs and reducing the need for frequent reloading during busy periods.
• Which paper sizes are supported? The tray supports a wide range of sizes, including A4, A5, Executive, Folio, JIS B5, Letter, Legal, Oficio, and Statement to accommodate diverse documents.
• What media types can be used? The tray is designed for plain paper, transparencies, and labels, allowing you to print reports, forms, presentations, and other materials without swapping trays.
• What are the tray dimensions? The tray measures 3.1 inches in height, 15.3 inches in width, and 14.7 inches in depth, with a weight of approximately 9 pounds for easy handling.
• Is installation difficult? Not at all—installation is straightforward: slide the tray into place, adjust the guides, load your media, configure the tray in the printer settings if needed, and run a quick test print.