You can load
one sheet of paper, card stock, other thick media, or one envelope
in the rear paper feed slot. You can load paper up to
11 × 17 inches (279 × 432 mm)
/ A3 (11.7 × 16.5 inches
[297 × 420 mm]).
Note: Paper that
is too stiff may not load correctly even if it is within the paper
specifications.
- Flip open the rear paper feed slot cover.
- Fully extend the paper support and tilt it back, as shown.
- 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 until you hear a
beep. Slide the edge guides against the paper, but not too tightly.
Note: If the Button Press setting is turned off, you will not hear a beep when inserting paper.
- Load an envelope, short edge first with the flap facing down and to the left, in the center of the rear paper feed slot until you hear a beep. Slide the edge guides against the envelope, but not too tightly.
- 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 until you hear a
beep. Slide the edge guides against the paper, but not too tightly.
- When you
are ready to print, press the
Start button.
Note: The output tray opens automatically when you print. Leave enough space in front of the product for the paper to be fully ejected. To cancel printing, select Cancel.
Always follow
these loading guidelines:
- Load one sheet or envelope at a time.
- Be careful not to
insert paper too far or not far enough. Feed about 2 inches (5 cm)
of paper into the printer as shown.
1 2 inches (5 cm) - Do not insert paper at an angle or the paper may jam or wrinkle.
- You can load hole-punched paper with holes on either side, but you may need to adjust the margins in your print file to avoid printing over the holes.
- Check the paper package for any additional loading instructions.
