2 Loading paper and documents

Loading paper and other print media

Note Note
(MFC-6490CW only)
If the tray used for Fax mode is set to Auto Select you should open and close the scanner cover to reset the machine after refilling paper tray #1.

Loading paper in paper tray #1

1
If the paper support flap is open, close it, and then close the paper support. Pull the paper tray completely out of the machine.
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When you are using A3, Legal or Ledger size paper, press and hold the universal guide release button (1) as you slide out the front of the paper tray.
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If you are using A5 or smaller size paper, make sure that the paper tray is not extended.
2
Open the paper tray cover (1).
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3
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.
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4
Fan the stack of paper well to avoid paper jams and misfeeds.
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Always make sure that the paper is not curled.
5
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.
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6
Gently adjust the paper side guides to the paper with both hands.
Make sure the paper side guides touch the sides of the paper.
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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.
7
Close the paper tray cover.
Check that the paper is flat in the tray and below the maximum paper mark (1).
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8
Slowly push the paper tray completely into the machine.
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WARNING WARNING
DO NOT push Tray #1 into the machine too quickly. Doing this may cause injury to your hand by trapping it between Tray #1 and Tray #2. Please push Tray #1 slowly.
9
While holding the paper tray in place, pull out the paper support (1) until it clicks and unfold the paper support flap (2).
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When you shorten Tray#1, take the paper out of the tray. Then shorten the tray by pressing the universal guide release button (1). Adjust the paper length guide (2) to fit the paper size you are going to use. Then put the paper into the tray.
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