Loading Paper in the Paper Drawer
31-Jan-2018
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Solution
Load the paper that you usually use in the paper drawer. When you want to print on paper that is not loaded in the paper drawer, load the paper in the multi-purpose tray.
Loading Paper in the Multi-Purpose Tray
Loading Paper in the Multi-Purpose Tray
IMPORTANT
- When using A5 size paper, see "Loading Regular Size Paper" and load it in the landscape orientation. When loading paper in the portrait orientation, follow the steps shown in "Loading Custom Size Paper".
- When using A6 size paper, see "Loading Custom Size Paper" and load it in the portrait orientation.
Landscape orientation
Portrait orientation
NOTE
- Follow the procedure below when loading paper into the optional paper feeder.
To load paper whose size is found in the paper size markings on the paper drawer, use the following procedure. For paper whose size is not found in the paper size markings, see "Loading Custom Size Paper".
1. Pull out the paper drawer until it stops, and remove it while lifting the front side.
2. Adjust the positions of the paper guides to the paper size you want to use.
- While pressing the lock release lever, move the paper guide to align the projection to the appropriate paper size marking.
NOTE
When loading Legal size paper
- Press the lock release lever, and extend the paper drawer.
3. Load the paper so that the edge of the paper stack is aligned against the paper guide on the rear side of the paper drawer.
- Load the paper with the print side face down.
- Fan the paper stack well, and tap it on a flat surface to align the edges of the paper stack.
IMPORTANT
Do not exceed the load limit line when loading paper
- Make sure that the paper stack does not exceed the load limit line (
). Loading too much paper can cause paper jams.
4. Insert the paper drawer into the machine.
- When you insert the paper drawer with <Notify to Check Paper Settings> set to <On>, a confirmation screen is displayed.
IMPORTANT
When changing the paper size or type
- The factory default settings for paper size and type are <A4> and <Plain 2>, respectively. If you load a different size or type of paper into the machine, make sure to change the settings. If you do not change the settings, the machine cannot print properly.
To load custom size paper or other paper whose size is not found in the paper size markings on the paper drawer, use the following procedure.
1. Pull out the paper drawer until it stops, and remove it while lifting the front side.
2. Spread the paper guides apart.
- Press the lock release lever to slide the paper guides outward.
NOTE
When loading longer paper than A4 size
- Press the lock release lever, and extend the paper drawer.
3. Load the paper so that the edge of the paper stack is aligned against the front side of the paper drawer.
- Load the paper with the print side face down.
- Fan the paper stack well, and tap it on a flat surface to align the edges of the paper stack.
IMPORTANT
Do not exceed the load limit line when loading paper
- Make sure that the paper stack does not exceed the load limit line (). Loading too much paper can cause paper jams.
4. Align the paper guides against the edges of the paper.
- Press the lock release lever and slide the paper guides inward until they are aligned securely against the edges of the paper.
IMPORTANT
Align the paper guides securely against the edges of the paper
- Paper guides that are too loose or too tight can cause misfeeds or paper jams.
5. Insert the paper drawer into the machine.
- When you insert the paper drawer with <Notify to Check Paper Settings> set to <On>, a confirmation screen is displayed.
IMPORTANT
When changing the paper size or type
- The factory default settings for paper size and type are <A4> and <Plain 2>, respectively. If you load a different size or type of paper into the machine, make sure to change the settings. If you do not change the settings, the machine cannot print properly.