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Attaching the Paper Feed Unit

CAUTION


  • The printer weighs approximately 97 kg (213.9 lb.).

  • Four or more people are required to move the printer. Hold the handles located on both sides, and then lift it slowly. Lifting it carelessly or dropping it may cause an injury.

Important

  • When attaching multiple options, attach the paper feed unit first.

  • When using the 1000-sheet paper feed unit with the 500-sheet paper feed unit, attach the 500-sheet paper feed unit to the 1000-sheet paper feed unit before attaching to the printer.

Option configurations

The table below shows the possible configurations of printer and options.

Illustration of paper feed unit

  1. Printer + 500-sheet paper feed unit

  2. Printer + 1000-sheet paper feed unit

  3. Printer + 500-sheet paper feed unit + 1000-sheet paper feed unit

  4. Printer + 2000-sheet paper feed unit

  5. Printer + 1000-sheet paper feed unit + 1200-sheet paper feed unit

    To attach the 1200-sheet paper feed unit, contact your sales or service representative.

  6. Printer + 2000-sheet paper feed unit + 1200-sheet paper feed unit

    To attach the 1200-sheet paper feed unit, contact your sales or service representative.

The procedure is the same for all three units. The 1000-sheet paper feed unit is used as an example.

1Check the contents of the package.

  • Package contents for 500-sheet paper feed unit

    Paper feed unit contents numbered callout illustration

    1. 500-sheet paper feed unit

    2. Brackets (2)

    3. Screws (3)

  • Package contents for 1000-sheet paper feed unit

    Paper feed unit contents illustration numbered callout illustration

    1. 1000-sheet paper feed unit

    2. Brackets (2)

    3. Screws (3)

  • Package contents for 2000-sheet paper feed unit

    Paper feed unit contents illustration numbered callout illustration

    1. 2000-sheet paper feed unit

    2. Brackets (2)

    3. Screws (3)

2Turn the printer off and unplug the power cord.

3Remove the packaging from the paper feed unit.

4When using the 1000-sheet paper feed unit with the 500-sheet paper feed unit, attach the units to each other first, and then attach them to the printer.

For instructions, see Attaching the 500-sheet paper feed unit to the 1000-sheet paper feed unit.

5Pull out the handle from the right side of the printer.

Printer illustration

6Lift the printer using the handles on both sides of the printer.

Printer illustration

The printer should always be lifted by at least four people.

7Align the front of the printer with the front of the paper feed unit, and slowly lower it.

Place it so that it is held firmly in place by the vertical pins.

Printer illustration

8Return the handle you pulled out from the printer to its original position.

9Pull tray 2 of the printer out slowly until it stops, then lift the front of the tray slightly, and pull it out completely.

Printer illustration

Place the tray on a flat surface.

10Attach the screw in the hole on the left side of the tray opening to secure it to the paper feed unit.

Tighten the screw firmly using a coin.

Printer illustration

11Lift the front of the tray, and slide it carefully into the printer until it stops.

Printer illustration

12On the rear of the unit, attach two brackets using the remaining screws.

Tighten the screws firmly using a coin.

Printer illustration

13Plug in the power cord, and then turn on the printer.

14Print the configuration page to confirm that the unit was attached correctly.

Note

  • To confirm whether the optional paper feed unit was correctly attached, print the configuration page, and check "Attached Equipment" on the configuration page. If the unit was attached correctly, the following will be displayed:

    • 500-sheet paper feed unit: Single Tray

    • 1000-sheet paper feed unit: Twin Trays

    • 2000-sheet paper feed unit: Tray 3 (LCT)

  • For information about printing the configuration page, see Test Printing.

  • If the optional paper feed unit was not installed properly, repeat the procedure from the beginning. If it cannot be installed correctly even after reattempting installation, contact your sales or service representative.

  • If the printed area is not positioned properly when printing from the paper feed unit, adjust the printing position. For details about adjustment, see When the Printing Position Changes.

  • To use the paper feed unit, configure the printer options in "Accessories" in the printer driver. For details about opening "Accessories", see "Configuring Option Settings for the Printer", Driver Installation Guide.