Loading Paper in Tray 1

The following example explains loading procedure for the standard paper tray (Tray 1).

Before printing on paper other than envelopes, make sure that the fusing unit levers inside the front cover are pulled up. Leaving the levers lowered can cause print quality problems when printing on paper other than envelopes.
Make sure paper is not stacked above the limit mark inside the tray. Misfeeds might occur.
After loading paper in the tray, specify the paper type and size using control panel to avoid printing problems. This printer does not detect the paper size automatically.
Do not mix different types of paper in the same paper tray.
Do not move the side paper guides forcefully. Doing so can damage the tray.
Do not move the end paper guide forcefully. Doing so can damage the tray.
When inserting the tray, make sure it is not slanted. Inserting it at a slant can damage the printer.
Curled paper may jam. Straighten curled paper before loading.

Pull out tray 1 carefully with both hands.
Place the tray on a flat surface.
Push the metal plate down until it clicks into place to lock.
Pinch the clip on the side paper guide and slide it to match the standard size.
When loading custom size paper, position the paper guide slightly wider than the actual paper size.
Pinch the front end paper guide and slide it inward to match the standard size.
When loading custom size paper, position the paper guide slightly wider than the actual paper size.
Load the new paper stack print side up.
Make sure paper is not stacked higher than the upper limit (upper line) marked inside the tray.
Slide the guides inward, until they are flush against the paper's sides.
Make sure the paper is not stacked higher than the projection on the side paper guides.
Check there are no gaps between the paper and the paper guides; both side and front end paper guides.
If there is a gap between the paper and the front end paper guide, as in the example below, the paper might not feed in correctly.
Carefully push Tray 1 straight into the printer.
To avoid paper jams, make sure the tray is securely inserted.

The upper limit differs depending on paper type; thin paper or thick paper. Check the label inside the tray to confirm the upper limit.
The remaining paper indicator on the right front side of the paper tray shows approximately how much paper is remaining.

For details about paper types supported by the printer, see Paper Recommendations.
For details about the paper settings, see Software Guide.