Loading Paper in the Main Tray

You can load larger-size paper in the main tray in the paper cassette.
Note: Make sure the CD/DVD tray is closed.
  1. Close the output tray, if necessary.


  2. Open the front cover.


  3. Pull out the paper cassette.


  4. Remove any paper loaded in the photo tray on top, if necessary.
  5. Slide in the main tray extension (if it is extended) and flip back the photo tray.


  6. Pinch the tabs on the main tray edge guides and slide them outward.


  7. Load a stack of paper, printable side down, in the main tray as shown.


  8. Slide the left edge guide to the edge of the paper.


    Note: Make sure the paper fits beneath the top edges of the guide.
  9. Slide the front edge guide to the position marked for your paper size.


    1 Various paper sizes are marked on the tray
    Note: Make sure the paper fits beneath the top of the edge guide and does not flip up at the back end of the tray.
  10. Lower the photo tray.


  11. If you need to load paper in the photo tray, see the instructions for that section.
  12. Replace the paper cassette.


  13. Extend the output tray and open the paper stopper.


    Note: Do not remove or insert the paper cassette during printing.
Follow these guidelines for loading paper of this size or longer: Legal (8.5 × 14 inches [216 × 357 mm]):
Related tasks
Loading Paper in the Photo Tray
Loading Envelopes
Related references
Paper Loading Capacity