Loading Paper into the Paper Deck Unit-B2 (Optional)

If there is no paper in the paper deck unit when you select it, or the paper deck unit runs out of paper during printing, a screen prompting you to load paper appears on the touch panel display.

Follow the procedure below to load paper into the paper deck unit.

CAUTION
When handling paper, take care not to cut your hands on the edges of the paper.

IMPORTANT
The Paper Deck Unit-B2 can only accommodate paper from 52 to 163 g/m2 in weight. Use the multi-purpose tray to load paper that is heavier. If paper runs out and printing is stopped when you are printing in the Staple mode, do not remove the output sheets that are waiting to be stapled. (Printing and stapling resume after you clear the paper jam.)

NOTE
Paper Deck Unit-B2 is an optional product. Only load A4 paper into the Paper Deck Unit-B2. Paper cannot be loaded horizontally. If a message prompting you to load paper appears during printing, the remaining prints are automatically made after you load the correct paper. If you select a different paper source, the remaining prints are made after you press [OK].

Open the paper deck unit.

	1. Press the open button.
	2. Open the paper deck unit. The inside lifter automatically descends to the paper loading position.

NOTE
If the machine is in the Sleep mode (the touch panel is not displayed, and only (Energy Saver) is lit), you may be unable to open the paper deck unit. In this case, press (Energy Saver) to reactivate the machine, and then press the open button on the paper deck unit.

Prepare the paper to load.

Open the packaging for the paper, and remove the paper stack.

NOTE
For high-quality printouts, use paper recommended by Canon. Before loading paper, always fan the sheets several times, and align the edges to facilitate feeding.

Load the paper stack into the paper deck unit.

	1. Load the paper stack against the back left guide of the paper deck unit.
	2. Close the paper deck unit. When the paper deck unit is closed, the inside lifter automatically ascends, and the machine becomes ready for printing.

CAUTION
When closing the paper deck unit, be careful not to get your fingers caught, as this may result in personal injury.

IMPORTANT
Do not load the following types of paper into the paper deck unit. Doing so may cause a paper jam. Severely curled or wrinkled paper Thin straw paper Transparencies Paper which has been printed on using a thermal transfer printer (Do not print on the reverse side of this paper either.) Paper which is curled must be straightened out before loading it into the paper deck unit. You will not be able to make copies or print if you load paper that exceeds the loading limit mark (), or if the paper drawer is not completely pushed into the paper deck unit. Make sure that the height of the paper stack does not exceed the loading limit mark (). Always check that the paper deck unit is in place.

IMPORTANT

Do not load the following types of paper into the paper deck unit. Doing so may cause a paper jam.

Severely curled or wrinkled paper

Thin straw paper

Transparencies

Paper which has been printed on using a thermal transfer printer (Do not print on the reverse side of this paper either.)

Paper which is curled must be straightened out before loading it into the paper deck unit.

You will not be able to make copies or print if you load paper that exceeds the loading limit mark (

), or if the paper drawer is not completely pushed into the paper deck unit.

Make sure that the height of the paper stack does not exceed the loading limit mark (

Always check that the paper deck unit is in place.

NOTE
The paper deck unit holds up to 2,700 sheets of paper (80 g/m2). Load the paper stack in stages, adding approximately 500 sheets of paper at a time. If the paper deck unit can accommodate more paper, the lifter will descend. If there are instructions on the paper package about which side of the paper to load, follow those instructions. When paper is loaded in the paper deck unit, the side facing down is the one printed on. If problems, such as poor print quality or paper jams occur, try turning the paper stack over and reloading it. For more information on the print direction of preprinted paper (paper which has logos or patterns already printed on it), see "Relationship Between the Original Orientation and Paper Orientation." Rewrap any remaining paper in its original package, and store it in a dry place, away from direct sunlight. If paper runs out and printing is stopped, load a new paper stack. Printing restarts after the new paper stack is loaded.

NOTE

The paper deck unit holds up to 2,700 sheets of paper (80 g/m2).

Load the paper stack in stages, adding approximately 500 sheets of paper at a time. If the paper deck unit can accommodate more paper, the lifter will descend.

If there are instructions on the paper package about which side of the paper to load, follow those instructions.

When paper is loaded in the paper deck unit, the side facing down is the one printed on.

If problems, such as poor print quality or paper jams occur, try turning the paper stack over and reloading it.

For more information on the print direction of preprinted paper (paper which has logos or patterns already printed on it), see "Relationship Between the Original Orientation and Paper Orientation."

Rewrap any remaining paper in its original package, and store it in a dry place, away from direct sunlight.

If paper runs out and printing is stopped, load a new paper stack. Printing restarts after the new paper stack is loaded.

Loading Paper into the Paper Deck Unit-B2 (Optional)

1. Press the open button.

2. Open the paper deck unit.

Open the packaging for the paper, and remove the paper stack.

1. Load the paper stack against the back left guide of the paper deck unit.

2. Close the paper deck unit.