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Loading Paper in Tray 1

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

Important

  • Before printing on paper other than envelopes, make sure that the levers inside the rear 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.

1Pull out tray 1 carefully with both hands.

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Place the tray on a flat surface.

2Pinch the clip on the side paper guide and slide it to match the standard size.

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When loading custom size paper, position the paper guide slightly wider than the actual paper size.

3Pinch the end paper guide and slide it inward to match the standard size.

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Paper tray illustration

When loading custom size paper, position the paper guide slightly wider than the actual paper size.

4Load the new paper stack print side down.

Make sure paper is not stacked higher than the upper limit marked inside the tray.

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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.

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5Check there are no gaps between the paper and the paper guides; both side and end paper guides.

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If there is a gap between the paper and the end paper guide, as in the example below, the paper might not feed in correctly.

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6Carefully push Tray 1 straight into the printer.

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To avoid paper jams, make sure the tray is securely inserted.

Note

  • The remaining paper indicator on the left front side of the paper tray shows approximately how much paper is remaining.

Reference

  • For details about paper types supported by the printer, see Paper Recommendations.

  • For details about the paper settings, see Software Guide.