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Lexmark X746

Lexmark X74x MFP: Colorful Border Around the Page when Copying Smaller than Letter

What You Will See

When you make a copy, the resulting document appears with a colorful border around the page.

Explanation

This occurs when the original document is smaller than the Letter size and without changing the Copy From: 8.5 x 11 to match the smaller original.

Print Sample

The print sample below shows an A5 as the original paper size. However, the actual output has colorful borders. See sample image below.

Colorful BordersExpected Output
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Troubleshooting

StepsActions
1Press the Copy icon and select the size that matches the original document under Copy From.


Note:
If you need to use the white space around the document and you cannot select the Copy From that matches the original, proceed with the steps below.

2Change the Copy From to a size that matches the original, i.e., A5 size.
3The Scale will be defaulted to 133% at this setting; please change it to 100%.
4Select Advanced Options then select Advance Imaging.
5Under Advance Imaging, set Auto Center to ON.
6Press the Check Mark to continue and then select the Back button to get to the home screen.
7Select Save as shortcut and then enter the name of your shortcut. Once the shortcut name is entered, press Done.
8When you want to use this shortcut again to make a copy, press the # from the number pad and then the number assigned to your shortcut. Go back to the Home screen and make your copy. The settings will be pre-selected for you.


Note:
You can also see a list of all your shortcuts from the Embedded Web Page (EWS).

Contacting Lexmark

Please contact Lexmark Technical Support if you need additional assistance.
NOTE:
When calling for support, you will be asked for your machine/model type and serial number (SN). If you need help locating these, How to Locate the Serial Number, Machine Type, and Configuration ID on a Lexmark C746, C748 or X746, X748 Printer/MFP.

Please call from near the printer in case the technician on the phone asks you to perform a task involving the printer.

LEGACY ID: TE565

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