2 Loading paper and documents

Loading paper and print media

The machine can feed paper from the standard paper tray, optional lower tray or multi-purpose tray.
When you put paper into the paper tray, note the following:
If your application software supports paper size selection on the print menu, you can select it through the software. If your application software does not support it, you can set the paper size in the printer driver or by using the control panel buttons.

Loading paper in the standard paper tray

Printing on plain paper, thin paper, recycled paper or transparencies from the paper tray

1
Pull the paper tray completely out of the machine.
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2
While pressing the blue paper-guide release lever (1), slide the paper guides to fit the paper size you are loading in the tray. Make sure that the guides are firmly in the slots.
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3
Fan the stack of paper well to avoid paper jams and misfeeds.
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4
Put paper in the tray, and make sure that the paper is below the maximum paper mark (1). The side to be printed on must be face down.
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CAUTION IMPORTANT
Make sure the paper guides touch the sides of the paper.
5
Put the paper tray firmly back in the machine. Make sure that it is completely inserted into the machine.
6
Fold out the support flap (1) to prevent paper from sliding off the output tray.
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