Loading Paper in the Rear Paper Feed Slot

You can load card stock, envelopes, and other thick media in the rear paper feed slot.

Note: Paper that is too stiff may not load correctly. Check the paper specifications.

Send your print job from a computer or using the product's touch screen.
- If printing from a computer, select Rear Paper Feed Slot for the Source (Windows) or Paper Source (Mac OS X) setting.
- If printing from the product's touch screen, select Rear Paper Feed Slot for the Paper Source setting.
Flip open the rear paper feed slot cover and swing out the paper support.
Slide the edge guides outward.
Do one of the following:
- Load a single sheet of paper or thick media, printable side up and short edge first, in the center of the rear paper feed slot. Slide the edge guides against the paper, but not too tightly.
- Load an envelope, short edge first with the flap facing down, in the center of the rear paper feed slot. Slide the edge guides against the envelope, but not too tightly.
Push the paper or envelope down until it meets resistance. About 2 inches (5 cm) of the paper should be fed inside the printer as shown.

1 2 inches (5 cm)
When you are ready to print, press the start button.
Note: To cancel printing, select Cancel.

Always follow these loading guidelines: