Lexmark 550-Sheet Tray: Boost Productivity with Large-Capacity Paper Feeding

In today's fast-paced office environments, the ability to print large volumes quickly without interruption is a competitive advantage. The Lexmark 550-Sheet Tray is designed to deliver just that. This high-capacity accessory expands your printer’s feeding capabilities, allowing you to tackle big print jobs—from multi-section quarterly reports to lengthy client proposals—without constant reloading. By supporting a broad range of paper sizes and media types, this tray brings versatility to workflows that require both efficiency and reliability. It’s the kind of upgrade that pays for itself through smoother operations, reduced downtime, and consistently crisp monochrome output across diverse document formats. Whether you’re preparing legal briefs, financial statements, marketing collateral, or internal memos, the 550-sheet tray keeps your printing going strong, so your team can focus on what matters most—getting work done on time.

• Large 550-sheet capacity for fewer reloads — When you’re printing long reports, client portfolios, or multi-section manuals, every minute saved avoiding tray changes adds up. The 550-sheet tray lets you complete substantial print runs in a single setup, minimizing disruption to your workflow and keeping teams on track during peak periods.
• Extensive paper size compatibility — This tray supports a wide range of formats, including A4, A5, Executive, Folio, JIS B5, Letter, Legal, Oficio, and Statement sizes. Such versatility is ideal for offices that need to produce different document types—from standard business reports to customer communications—without swapping trays or adjusting settings frequently.
• Media flexibility for professional results — Load plain paper within 16 to 32 lb (60 to 120 gsm) and also accommodate transparencies and labels. The tray’s precise feeding and alignment help reduce skew and misfeeds, ensuring consistent margins, legible text, and a professional finish across all monochrome documents.
• Durable design with easy installation — Built to endure daily office use, the tray is designed for quick, simple installation and dependable operation. Its adjustable guides accommodate different media widths, keeping playback steady and reducing the risk of jams or feed errors over time.
• Optimized for high-volume, high-quality monochrome printing — While the tray does not alter print resolution, it is engineered to work seamlessly with printers that deliver up to high-resolution monochrome output, ensuring crisp text and clean character rendering for reports, invoices, and documentation that demand clarity and professionalism.

Technical Details of Lexmark 550-Sheet Tray

• Capacity: 550 sheets
• Supported sizes: A4, A5, Executive, Folio, JIS B5, Letter, Legal, Oficio, Statement
• Media types: Plain paper (16-32 lb / 60-120 gsm), transparencies, labels
• Media weight: 60-120 gsm (16-32 lb)
• Compatibility: Designed for Lexmark printers that accept a 550-sheet input tray

How to install Lexmark 550-Sheet Tray

Installing the Lexmark 550-Sheet Tray is straightforward and quick, designed for minimal disruption to your printer setup. Follow these simple steps to ensure reliable feeding and smooth operation from day one:

• Power off and unplug the printer to prevent any movement or electrical issues during installation.
• Prepare the printer area by ensuring the workspace is clear and the printer is stable, with access to the bottom or side tray slot where the 550-sheet tray will be installed.
• Remove the existing lower tray, if applicable or locate the tray slot where the 550-sheet unit will slide in, following the printer’s manual for your model.
• Align the tray guides and slide the 550-sheet tray into the printer until it seats firmly with a click, ensuring the tray is oriented correctly with the front facing outward.
• Adjust the paper-width guides to match your loaded media (A4, Letter, or other supported sizes) so the stack sits snugly without buckling or shifting during feeding.
• Load media within capacity and verify stack alignment—keep the stack within the 550-sheet limit, and make sure the top sheet lies flat and aligned with the guides.
• Power the printer back on and run a test page to confirm correct feeding and alignment. If necessary, fine-tune guides or re-seat the tray to optimize performance.

Frequently asked questions

• Q: What sizes does the Lexmark 550-Sheet Tray support? A: It supports A4, A5, Executive, Folio, JIS B5, Letter, Legal, Oficio, and Statement sizes, offering flexibility for diverse documents within a single printer system.
• Q: What media types can I load? A: The tray accepts plain paper in the 16–32 lb (60–120 gsm) range, as well as transparencies and labels, enabling a wide range of professional print jobs—from standard reports to presentation materials.
• Q: How many sheets does it hold? A: The tray has a capacity of 550 sheets, allowing long print runs with minimal interruptions and fewer reloads during critical workflow periods.
• Q: Is installation difficult? A: Not at all. The tray is designed for quick, tool-free installation and straightforward alignment with compatible Lexmark printers, making it suitable for office staff without requiring specialized technical skills.
• Q: Do I need special drivers or software? A: No special drivers are required beyond the printer’s standard media tray interface. Simply load the tray, select the appropriate paper type/size in your print settings, and print as usual.