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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

  • When loading paper, pull the paper tray completely out from the printer and set the stack of paper straight down on the tray. Loading the paper from a diagonally downward direction may cause the printer to malfunction.

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

  • To use the paper size and feed direction other than those indicated on the paper size dial, set the dial to "Asterisk", and set the paper size using the control panel.

  • 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.

  • Do not slide the paper tray in forcefully when inserting the loaded tray into the printer. Otherwise, the side and end guides or the paper guide of the bypass tray might move.

  • 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.

  • Tray 1

    Front side of the printer illustration

  • Tray 2

    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.

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

Front side of the printer illustration

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

Front side of the printer illustration

5When loading paper into tray 1, slide the two switches at the bottom of the tray according to the thickness of the paper.

Front side of the printer 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.

6Set the paper straight down on the paper source tray with its printing side facing up.

Front side of the printer illustration

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

Paper feed tray illustration

Do not load the paper from a diagonally downward direction as shown in the figure below. Doing so may cause the printer to malfunction.

Front side of the printer illustration

7Adjust 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 may cause damage to paper edges on the openings of the tray's lifting plate, resulting in sheets being folded or becoming jammed.

8Lift the front side of the tray, and then slide it into the printer carefully until it stops.

Paper feed tray illustration

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

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