2 Loading paper and documents

Loading paper and other print media

If the paper support flap is open, close it, and then close the paper support. Pull the paper tray completely out of the machine.

Lift the paper tray cover (1).

With both hands, gently press and slide the paper side guides (1) and then the paper length guide (2) to fit the paper size.

Make sure that the triangular marks (3) on the paper side guides (1) and paper length guide (2) line up with the mark for the paper size you are using.

Note

When you use Legal size paper, press and hold the universal guide release button (1) as you slide out the front of the paper tray.

Fan the stack of paper well to avoid paper jams and misfeeds.

Note

Always make sure the paper is not curled.

Gently put the paper into the paper tray print side down and top edge in first.

Check that the paper is flat in the tray.

Gently adjust the paper side guides (1) to the paper with both hands.

Make sure the paper side guides touch the sides of the paper.

Note

Be careful that you do not push the paper in too far; it may lift at the back of the tray and cause feed problems.

Close the paper tray cover.

Slowly push the paper tray completely into the machine.

While holding the paper tray in place, pull out the paper support (1) until it clicks and then unfold the paper support flap (2).

Note

Do not use the paper support flap for Legal paper.

Loading envelopes and post cards

About envelopes

•	Use envelopes that weigh between 75 to 95 g/m².
•	Some envelopes need margin settings to be set in the application. Make sure you do a test print first before printing many envelopes.

CAUTION

DO NOT use any of the following types of envelopes, as they will cause paper feed problems:

•	That are of a baggy construction.
•	That are embossed (have raised writing on them).
•	That have clasps or staples.
•	That are pre-printed on the inside.

Glue	Double flap

Occasionally you may experience paper feed problems caused by the thickness, size and flap shape of the envelopes you are using.

How to load envelopes and postcards

Before loading, press the corners and sides of envelopes or post cards to make them as flat as possible.

Note

If envelopes or post cards are ‘double-feeding’, put one envelope or post card in the paper tray at a time.

Put envelopes or post cards into the paper tray with the address side down and the leading edge in first as shown in the illustration. With both hands, gently press and slide the paper side guides (1) and paper length guide (2) to fit the size of the envelopes or post cards.

If you have problems when printing on envelopes, try the following suggestions:

1	Make sure the flap is either to the side of the envelope or to the back edge of the envelope when printing.
2	Adjust the size and margin in your application.

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