Loading paper and other media

If the paper support flap (1) is open close it. Open the output paper tray cover (2).

Pull the paper tray completely out of the machine.

If you are using Letter, A4 or Legal size paper, press and hold the universal guide release button (1) as you slide out the front of the paper tray to match the paper size you are using.

Press and slide the paper side guides (1) and paper length guide (2) to fit the paper size.

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

Note

Always make sure that the paper is not curled.

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

Check that the paper is flat in the tray.

Gently adjust the paper side guides with both hands and the paper length guide to fit the paper.

Make sure that the paper side guides and paper length guide touch the edges 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 output paper tray cover (1) and slide it forward.

Note

If you are using Legal size paper, the paper tray cover does not slide all the way to the end of the paper tray.

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 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 from 20 to 25 lb (75 to 95 g/m²).
•	Some envelopes need margin settings to be set in the application. Make sure you do a test print first.

CAUTION

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

•	If they 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.

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How to load envelopes and post cards

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

Note

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

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

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

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

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