Loading Paper in the Manual Feed Slot

When you want to print on paper that is not loaded in the paper drawer, load the paper in the manual feed slot. Load the paper that you usually use in the paper drawer. Loading Paper in the Paper Drawer
Make sure to load paper in portrait orientation
Paper cannot be loaded in landscape orientation. Make sure to load the paper in portrait orientation.
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Open the manual feed cover.
2
Spread the paper guides apart.
Slide the paper guides outward.
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Insert the paper into the manual feed slot until the paper stops.
Load the paper in portrait orientation (with the short edge toward the machine), with the print side face up. Paper cannot be loaded in landscape orientation.
When loading envelopes or paper with a logo, see Loading Envelopes or Loading Preprinted Paper.
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Align the paper guides against the edges of the paper.
Slide the paper guides inward until they are aligned securely against the edges of the paper.

Align the paper guides securely against the edges of the paper
Paper guides that are too loose or too tight can cause misfeeds or paper jams.
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Pull out the paper stopper to open.
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