Loading Paper into the Bypass Tray

Use the bypass tray to use OHP transparencies, adhesive labels, translucent paper, and paper that cannot be loaded in the paper trays.

The maximum number of sheets you can load at the same time depends on paper type. Load only as much paper as can be held between the paper guides on the bypass tray. For the maximum number of sheets you can load, see Recommended Paper Sizes and Types .

Open the bypass tray.

Bypass tray illustration

Insert the paper face down until you hear the beep.

While pressing down the release lever, align the paper guides to the paper size.

If the guides are not flush against the paper, images might be skewed or paper misfeeds might occur.

Bypass tray illustration numbered callout illustration

When you use the bypass tray, it is recommended to set the paper direction to .
When copying from the bypass tray, see "Copying from the Bypass Tray", Copy/ Document Server. When printing from a computer, see Settings to Use the Bypass Tray under the Printer Function .
Certain types of paper might not be detected properly when placed on the bypass tray. If this happens, remove the paper and place it on the bypass tray again.
Pull the extender out when loading sheets larger than A4, 8¹/₂ × 11 in the bypass tray.
When the [Panel Key Sound] is turned off, it does not sound if you insert paper into the bypass tray. For details about [Panel Key Sound], see "System Settings", Connecting the Machine/ System Settings.
If the machine stops detecting paper sizes while copying or printing, remove the paper and reload it.
When loading thick paper, thin paper, or OHP transparencies, specify the paper size and the paper type.
Letterhead paper must be loaded in a specific orientation. See, Loading Orientation-Fixed Paper or Two-Sided Paper .
You can load envelopes into the bypass tray. Envelopes must be loaded in a specific orientation. For details, see Envelopes .