Loading Paper in Cassette 2 (Lower Cassette)

You can load paper up to this size in the lower paper cassette: Legal (8.5 × 14 inches [216 × 356 mm]).
Note: Do not remove or insert the paper cassette while the product is operating.
  1. Close the output tray by pressing the  Output Tray button or by hand, if necessary.


    Note: As you slide in the output tray, there may be slight resistance and noise. This is normal.
  2. Open the front cover.


  3. Pull on the front cover to remove the lower paper cassette.


  4. Slide the edge guides outward.


    Note: If you are using legal-size paper, remove the CD/DVD tray from under the lower cassette. Press the button on the lower cassette and extend it as shown.


  5. Set the front edge guide to the paper size you are using.


    Note: Various paper sizes are marked on the tray.
  6. Insert paper with the glossy or printable side down.


    Note: Make sure the paper is loaded against the front edge guide and not sticking out from the end of the cassette.
  7. Slide the side edge guides against the paper, but not too tightly.


    Note: Make sure the paper is under the tabs on the edge guides.
  8. Keep the cassette flat as you insert it.


    Note: The output tray opens automatically when you print. Leave enough space in front of the product for the paper to be fully ejected. Do not remove or insert the paper cassette while the product is operating.
  9. If prompted by the product's LCD screen, select the size and type of the paper you loaded, and select Done.
Always follow these paper loading guidelines:
Related tasks
Selecting the Paper Settings for Each Source - Control Panel
Loading Paper in Cassette 1 (Upper Cassette)
Loading Paper in the Rear Paper Feed Slot
Loading Envelopes
Related references
Paper Loading Capacity
Paper or Media Type Settings - Printer Software
Paper or Media Type Settings - Control Panel