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Loading Paper

MP tray
Standard lower cassette
Optional Large Capacity Paper Unit

You can load paper in different paper sources such as the standard or optional cassettes according to your output needs.

MP tray

The MP tray accommodates various types and sizes of paper and handles up to 50 sheets of 75 g/m², or a stack of paper 5 mm thick. This tray is useful when printing on paper that you don't regularly use. Refer to the table below to load your paper with the correct orientation.

*  To confirm paper sizes, see Paper Specifications. Depending on the region, Legal paper is substituted with B4, and Executive with B5.

Long-edge feeding

Short-edge feeding

Caution:

Always use the optional Envelope Feeder when you print on envelopes of sizes other than International B5.

Note:

When you load Executive, Government Letter, Half-Letter, Ledger, Government Legal, and other custom paper sizes, select the paper size in the printer driver, then set the paper size for the MP tray using the SelecType Tray menu. For instructions, see Tray Menu.

To load paper in the MP tray, follow the steps below.

Open the MP tray if it is closed against the body of the printer. Pull out the extension if necessary.

Fan a stack of paper and tap it on a flat surface to even its edges. With the printable side down, load the stack by inserting it all the way into the tray. Make sure the paper lies below the arrows on the paper guide. Adjust the guide to match the size of your paper.

Note:

Be sure to adjust the paper guides to the paper size you load; otherwise, the printer will not print properly.

If your printouts are curled or do not stack properly when using plain paper, try turning the stack over and reloading it.

Loading a custom paper size

Use the MP tray to load paper with a horizontal measurement (side A below) of 100 to 297 mm (3.9 x 11.7 in.), or a vertical measurement (side B below) of 139.7 to 431.8 mm (5.5 x 17 in.). Make your custom paper size settings in one of the following methods.

Before printing on a custom paper size, you need to specify the paper size on the printer driver's Basic Settings menu. Select User Defined Size from the Paper box, then choose a Unit size and type the Paper Width and Paper Height settings for your custom paper. Click OK to save your custom paper size.

To make this setting from the printer's control panel, access OneTouch mode 1 or from the SelecType Printing menu and set the page size to CTM (custom). For details, see OneTouch mode 1 or Printing Menu.

Note:

After making custom paper size settings in the printer driver or SelecType, set the paper size for the MP tray using the SelecType Tray menu. For instructions, see Tray Menu.

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Standard lower cassette

Lower cassettes 1 and 2 accommodate various types and sizes of paper. These cassettes are useful for loading paper that you use regularly or in large amounts. Each cassette handles 500 sheets allowing you to load a total of 1000 sheets. Refer to the tables below to load your paper with the correct orientation in the appropriate cassette.

lower cassette 1

lower cassette 2

*  To confirm paper sizes, see Paper Specifications. Depending on the region, Legal paper is substituted with B4, and Executive with B5.

Short-edge feeding

Long-edge feeding

Note:

You cannot print on envelopes using the lower cassettes.

To load paper in a lower cassette, follow the steps below.

Pull out the cassette that you want to load.

While pulling up the vertical paper guide, slide it outward as far as it will go.

While pushing down the lever on the horizontal paper guide, slide it outward as far as it will go.

Fan a stack of paper and tap it on a flat surface to even its edges. Insert the paper face up into the cassette, placing the corners of the paper on the arrow mark inside the cassette.

Note:

Be sure not to load paper higher than the arrow marks.

If your printouts are curled or do not stack properly when using plain paper, try turning the stack over and reloading it.

Adjust the vertical and horizontal paper guides to match the size of your paper.

Note:

Be sure to adjust the paper guides to the paper size you load; otherwise, the printer will not print properly.

Take out the card with paper sizes printed on it. Fold the card and insert it into the cassette to show the paper size that you have loaded.

Push the cassette back into the printer.

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Optional Large Capacity Paper Unit

The Large Capacity Paper Unit consists of various cassettes that accommodate various types and sizes of paper. These cassettes are useful for loading paper that you use regularly or in large amounts. Lower cassette 3 can hold 500 sheets, and lower cassettes 4 and 5 can each hold 1000 sheets, allowing you to load a total of 2500 sheets. Refer to the tables below to load your paper with the correct orientation in the appropriate cassette.

Note:

You cannot print on envelopes using the Large Capacity Paper Unit.

Lower cassette 3

Lower cassettes 4 and 5

*  For the paper loading orientation, see illustration of Standard lower cassette

**  For information on the dimensions of paper size, see Paper Specifications.

Note:

Depending on the region, Legal paper is substituted with B4, and Executive with B5.

Use the included stickers with paper sizes printed on them to identify the paper size being used in each cassette.

To use the Large Capacity Paper Unit, select it in the printer driver's Option menu after installing it on the printer.

To load paper in the Large Capacity Paper Unit, follow these steps:

Pull out the paper cassette.

Fan a stack of paper and tap it on a flat surface to even the edges. Insert the paper into the tray, placing the corners of the paper on the arrow mark inside the cassette.

Note:

If your printouts are curled or do not stack properly when using plain paper, try turning the stack over and reloading it.

Adjust the vertical and horizontal paper guides to match the size of your paper.

Note:

Be sure to adjust the paper guides to the paper size you load; otherwise, the printer will not print properly.

Close the paper cassette.

To indicate the paper size you have loaded, insert the card, which has paper sizes printed on it, in the slot on the front of the cassette.

Note:

When you use the same size but a different type of paper, set the tray type and Paper Source settings to Auto in the SelecType or the printer driver, then select the paper type.

Set the tray type to Trnsprncy in the SelecType Tray menu when you use OHP sheets.

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