Loading paper longer than A4

This section explains how to load paper longer than A4 (297 mm) into the machine.

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 the control panel to avoid printing problems. This machine 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 machine.

Remove the rear cover using a coin.
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 extender in the "PUSH" direction, and then pull out the extender until it stops (you will hear a click).
After extension, make sure the arrows on the extender and tray are aligned.
Pinch the clip on the side paper guide, and then slide it to match the paper size.
Pinch the front end paper guide and slide it inward to match the Legal 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 machine.
To avoid paper jams, make sure the tray is securely inserted.

To reinsert the extender, you might have to push it with moderate force.
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 machine, see Paper and Other Media.
For details about the paper settings, see Specifying Paper Type and Paper Size.