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Loading paper in the tray

Tray 1 / optional tray

Load the print media you use for the majority of your print jobs into the standard tray. The standard tray can hold a maximum of 550 sheets of plain paper (75 g/m2, 20 lb bond).

You can purchase an optional tray (see Available accessories).

[Caution]

Using photographic paper or coated paper may cause problems, that require repairs. Such repairs are not covered by the warranty or service agreements.

  1. Pull out the tray.

  2. Squeeze the paper width guide, and pull it to the end of the tray.

    1. Paper width guide

  3. Squeeze the paper length guide, and pull it to the end of the tray.

    1. Paper length guide

  4. Flex and fan the edge of the paper stack to separate the pages before loading papers.

  5. Load the paper.

  6. After inserting paper into the tray, squeeze the paper width guides and slide them to the desired paper size marked at the bottom of the tray.

    [Note]

    • Do not push the paper width guide too far causing the media to warp.

    • If you do not adjust the paper width guide, it may cause paper jams.

    • Do not use a paper with a leading-edge curl, it may cause a paper jam or the paper can be wrinkled.

    • Do not overload the tray. Otherwise, it may cause paper jams. Make sure that the paper is below the maximum paper capacity guide inside thetray.

    • Paper quantity indicator shows the amount of paper in the tray.

      1. Full

      2. Empty

  7. Insert the tray back into the machine.

    When you print a document, set the paper type and size for the tray.

    [Note]

    If you experience problems with paper feeding, check whether the paper meets the media specification (see Print media specifications ), and then try placing one sheet at a time in the multi-purpose tray (see Printing on special media).

Multi-purpose tray

The multi-purpose tray can hold special sizes and types of print material, such as postcards, note cards, and envelopes.

Tips on using the multi-purpose tray

  • Load only one type, size, and weight of print media at a time in the multi-purpose tray.

  • To prevent paper jams, do not add paper while printing when there is still paper in the multi-purpose tray. This also applies to other types of print media.

  • Print media should be loaded face up with the top edge going into the multi-purpose tray first and be placed in the center of the tray.

  • Always load only the specified print media to avoid paper jams and print quality problems (see Print media specifications ).

  • Flatten any curl on postcards, envelopes, and labels before loading them into the multi-purpose tray.

  1. Open the multi-purpose tray and open the extension if necessary.

  2. Flex or fan the edge of the paper stack to separate the pages before loading originals.

  3. Load the paper.

  4. Squeeze the multi-purpose tray paper width guides and adjust them to the width of the paper. Do not force too much, otherwise the paper will bend resulting in a paper jam or skew.

  5. When you print a document, set the paper type and size for the multi-purpose tray.