Loading Paper into the Paper Tray
The method of loading paper varies for each tray type.
- When loading paper, take care not to trap or injure your fingers.
Before loading paper into a tray, check the paper size and type that can be loaded in the tray, and confirm the paper size that is automatically detected.
When loading paper of a size that is not automatically detected, specify the paper size in [Tray Paper Settings] of [Settings].
Specifying the Paper Size That Is Not Automatically Detected
To load thin paper, thick paper or other special paper, specify the paper type or thickness in [Tray Paper Settings] of [Settings].
When loading paper on a tray which has a few sheets of paper, multiple sheets of paper may be fed at once from the tray. Take out all sheets, fan the sheets, and then load them again.
You may hear the sound of rubbing paper. This is not a malfunction.
Loading Paper into Tray 1 to 3
Adjust the side and end fences according to the paper size.
Do not stack paper over the limit mark. If you load paper over the limit mark, the printed images may become slanted or a paper jam may occur.
Do not open an upper tray in a multi-level bank of trays while paper is being fed from a lower tray. Doing so will cause a paper jam.
Load paper into every tray in the same way. In the following example procedure, Tray 1 is used.
Pull the tray out carefully.
While pressing the release lever of the side fence, slide the side fences outward.
While pressing the release lever of the end fence, slide the end fence outward.
Square the paper and load it with the print side facing up.
Fan sheets before loading so that multiple sheets of paper do not stick to each other and are not fed at once.
Do not stack paper over the limit mark.
While pressing the release lever, adjust the side and end fences to the paper size.
Do not leave spaces between the paper and fences.
Push the tray in the original position carefully.
To return the completely pulled out tray to the original position, push the tray straight in. If the paper tray is damaged, it may cause a paper jam. Also, if you push the tray forcibly, the side fence of the tray may be moved.
Loading Paper into the Bypass Tray
Use the bypass tray to load paper of a size that cannot be loaded into Tray 1 to 3, such as transparency film and label paper (adhesive labels).
The maximum number of sheets you can load into the bypass tray depends on the paper type.
Recommended Paper Sizes and Types
Open the bypass tray.
When loading paper larger than the bypass tray (longer than A4 paper in landscape orientation), pull out the extender.
Load the paper with the print side down, and push it in lightly until you hear a beep.
Fan sheets before loading so that multiple sheets of paper do not stick to each other and are not fed at once.
When loading envelopes or letterhead paper, confirm the orientation, face and back, or location of flaps.
Align the paper guides to the paper size.
To load paper on the bypass tray, it is better to orient it in the direction of
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Specifying the Paper Size That Is Not Automatically Detected
To load paper of a size that is not automatically detected into Tray 1 to 3, specify the paper size on the control panel.
On the Home screen, press [Settings].
Press [Tray Paper Settings].
Select the tray to which you loaded the paper: [Tray Paper Size: Tray 1] to [Tray Paper Size: Tray 3] or [Printer Bypass Paper Size].
Select the size of the loaded paper.
Press [OK].
After completing the configuration, press [Home](
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To use paper that can be detected automatically after using paper that cannot be detected automatically, restore the setting of Auto Detect. To restore the setting of Auto Detect, load the paper again, operate steps 1 to 3, select [Auto Detect], and then press [OK].