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Loading Paper into Paper Trays

In the following example procedure, paper is loaded into Tray 1.

CAUTION


  • When loading paper, take care not to trap or injure your fingers.

Important

  • For details about trays that can be loaded for each paper size and type, see Paper Specifications.

  • Be sure to select the correct paper size and feed direction using the paper size dial on the tray. Otherwise, the printer might be damaged, or printing problems might occur.

  • Make sure the paper stack does not exceed the upper limit mark inside the paper tray. Excessive stacking can cause paper jams.

  • If paper jams occur frequently, flip the paper stack in the tray.

  • Do not mix different types of paper in the same paper tray.

  • After loading paper, specify the paper size using the control panel or paper size dial, and paper type using the control panel. When printing a document, specify the same paper size and type in the printer driver as specified on the printer.

  • Do not move the side paper guides and end paper guide forcefully. Doing so may damage the tray.

  • When loading label paper, load it one by one.

1Pull out the paper tray carefully. Adjust the paper size dial to match the size and feed direction of paper in the paper tray.

  • For Tray 1

    Front side of the printer illustration

  • For Trays 2 to 4

    Front side of the printer illustration

2Pull the tray carefully until it stops, lift the front side of the tray, and then pull it out of the printer.

Front side of the printer illustration

Place the tray on a flat surface.

3Pinch the clip on the side paper guide and slide it to match the paper size.

Paper feed tray illustration

4Pinch the end guide and slide it inward to match the standard size.

Paper feed tray illustration

5When loading paper into Trays 2 to 4, slide the two switches at the bottom of the tray according to the thickness of the paper.

Paper feed tray illustration

If the paper is 164 g/m2 (44 lb.) or thicker, slide both switches into the rear (thick) position. If the paper is lighter than 163 g/m2 (43 lb.), slide both switches into the forward (thin) position.

6Fan the paper before loading it in the tray.

Illustration of fan the paper

7Load the new paper stack print side up.

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

Paper feed tray illustration

8Adjust the paper guides to close any gaps.

Do not move paper loaded in the tray more than a few millimeters.

Moving the loaded paper excessively can cause damage to paper edges on the openings of the tray's lifting plate, resulting in sheets being folded or becoming jammed.

9Lift the front side of the tray, and then slide it into the printer carefully until it stops.

Front side of the printer illustration

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

Note

  • When loading paper larger than A4Portrait or 81/2 × 11Portrait into Tray 1, extend the tray. For details, see Extending Tray 1.

  • Before loading Postcard or 148 × 200 mm paper, straighten any curls within 2 mm (0.1 inch) upward and 0 mm (0 inches) downward on the tray.

  • Letterhead paper must be loaded in a specific orientation. For details, see Loading Orientation-Fixed Paper or Two-Sided Paper.

  • You can load envelopes into Tray 1. Envelopes must be loaded in a specific orientation. For details, see Loading Envelopes.

Related topics

Extending Tray 1