Basic Paper Loading Method

This section describes the general method for loading paper such as plain or recycled paper. Load frequently used paper types or sizes in the paper drawer. When temporarily using paper that is not loaded in the paper drawer, load it in the multi-purpose tray.
Loading Paper in the Paper Drawer
Loading Paper in the Multi-Purpose Tray
For the optional Paper Feeder PF-H or Universal Cassette UC-B, follow the procedure in Loading Paper in the Paper Drawer.
The available paper sizes may differ for the paper drawers of the machine and the optional Paper Feeder PF-H or Universal Cassette UC-B. For more information, see Available Paper.
If there are instructions on the paper package about which side of the paper to load, follow those instructions.
Paper may overlap when it is fed or a paper jam may occur, depending on the cut surface of the paper. Changing the paper orientation and loading it again may reduce the effect of the cut surface.
If paper runs out and printing is stopped, load a new paper stack. Printing restarts after the new paper stack is loaded.

Loading Paper in the Paper Drawer

Loading Standard Size Paper
Loading Custom Size Paper
Paper Orientation and Adjustment of Paper Drawer Length
The sizes of paper that can be loaded and their correct orientation are indicated below. For the main unit paper drawer, it is necessary to adjust the paper drawer length according to the paper to load.
Paper
Orientation
Length of Main Unit
Paper Drawer
A3,
B4,
A4 (portrait),
A5 (portrait),
Ledger,
Legal,
Letter (portrait), Statement,
Foolscap/Folio,
8K,
Custom paper size (with length longer than 297 mm)
Needs to be extended.*
A4 (landscape),
B5,
A5 (landscape),
Letter (landscape),
Executive,
16K,
Custom paper size (with length 297 mm or shorter)
Needs to be shortened.
* The paper drawer does not need to be extended for A4, A5, Letter or Statement size paper.
Follow the procedure below also when loading paper in the optional Paper Feeder PF-H.

Loading Standard Size Paper

To load paper whose size is found in the paper size markings on the paper drawer, use the following procedure. For paper whose size is not found in the paper size markings, see Loading Custom Size Paper.
1
Pull out the paper drawer, and lift up the front side to remove it.
2
When loading paper in the main unit paper drawer, adjust the length of the paper drawer as required.
Adjusting the Length of the Paper Drawer
3
Align the paper guides with the paper size to load.
Align the protrusion () with the mark of the paper size to load, while squeezing the unlock lever ().
4
Load the paper against the front of the paper drawer.
Load the paper with the print side face down.
Fan the paper stack well, and align the edges on a flat surface before loading the paper.
Load the paper so that it does not exceed the loading limit marks.
Ensure that the line of the loading limit marks () are not exceeded when loading the paper. Doing so may cause paper feed problems.
For instructions on loading paper with a logo, see Loading Preprinted Paper.
5
Set the paper selection lever according to the loaded paper.
Paper Size
Position of the Paper Selection Lever
A3,
A4,
A5,
B4,
B5
LTR ([Letter]),
LGL ([Legal]),
16K,
8.5x13" ([Foolscap/Folio]), 
11x17",
Custom ([Custom])
To use paper of the following sizes, set the paper selection lever to the same direction as Custom and specify the actual paper size on the control panel.
8K
Statement
Executive
6
Rotate the paper size dial to match the size of the loaded paper.
For the A4/A5/Letter Size
A4, A5, and Letter size paper can be loaded both horizontally and vertically. See the table below to set the dial to match the proper paper size according to the orientation of the paper.
Paper Size
Orientation
Setting
A4,
A5
*
A4, A5
A4, A5
Letter
*
LTR
LTR
 
* Perform printing after selecting [Feed Custom Paper Vertically] on the [Paper Source] tab of the printer driver.
To use paper of the following sizes, set the paper size dial to Custom and specify the actual paper size on the control panel.
8K
Statement
Executive
7
Insert the paper drawer into the main unit.
Insert the paper drawer at an angle, then push it in horizontally.
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When changing the paper size or type
If you load a different size or type of paper into the machine, make sure to change the setting. If you do not change the paper size or type setting, the machine cannot print properly.
Printing on the back side of printed paper (2nd Side of 2-Sided Page)
You can print on the back side of printed paper. Flatten any curls on the printed paper and insert it into the multi-purpose tray, with the side to print face up (previously printed side face down). Then select the paper type and select <Yes> for <Enable settings for 2nd side of 2-sided page?>.
Use only the paper printed with this machine.
You cannot print on the side that has previously been printed on.

Loading Custom Size Paper

To load custom size paper or other paper for which size is not found in the paper size markings on the paper drawer, use the following procedure.
1
Pull out the paper drawer, and lift up the front side to remove it.
2
When loading paper in the main unit paper drawer, adjust the length of the paper drawer as required.
Adjusting the length of the paper drawer
3
Slide the paper guides apart.
Move the paper guides outwards while squeezing the unlock levers.
4
Load the paper against the front of the paper drawer.
Load the paper with the print side face down.
Fan the paper stack well, and align the edges on a flat surface before loading the paper.
Load the paper so that it does not exceed the lines of the loading limit marks.
Ensure that the lines of the loading limit marks () are not exceeded when loading the paper. Doing so may cause paper feed problems.
For instructions on loading paper with a logo, see Loading Preprinted Paper.
5
Align the paper guides with the paper.
Align the paper guides exactly with the paper while squeezing the unlock levers.
Align the paper guides exactly with the paper.
If the guides are too loose or too tight, the paper may not be sent correctly or paper jams may occur.
6
Switch the paper selection lever and align the paper size dial to "Custom".
7
Insert the paper drawer into the main unit.
Insert the paper drawer at an angle, then push it in horizontally.
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When changing the paper size or type
If you load a different size or type of paper into the machine, make sure to change the settings. If you do not change the paper size or type setting, the machine cannot print properly.
When printing on custom size paper with a width shorter than 148 mm, the paper may be fed at an angle, resulting in a skewed printed image.
Printing on the back side of printed paper (2nd Side of 2-Sided Page)
You can print on the back side of printed paper. Flatten any curls on the printed paper and insert it into the multi-purpose tray, with the side to print face up (previously printed side face down). Then select the paper type and select <Yes> for <Enable settings for 2nd side of 2-sided page?>.
Use only the paper printed with this machine.
You cannot print on the side that has previously been printed on.

Loading Paper in the Multi-Purpose Tray

Paper Orientation
See the table below to load available paper in correct orientation.
Paper
Orientation
A3, B4, A4 (portrait), A5 (portrait), Ledger, Legal, Letter (portrait), Statement, Foolscap/Folio, 8K,
Custom paper size (portrait), Postcard, Reply Postcard, 4 on 1 Postcard, Envelope
A4 (landscape), B5, A5 (landscape), Letter (landscape), 16K, Custom paper size (landscape), Executive
1
Open the front cover.
2
Pull out the paper tray and open the tray extension.
Open the tray extension when loading large size paper.
3
Slide the paper guides apart.
Slide the paper guide outwards.
4
Insert the paper in until it stops.
Insert the paper with the print side face up.
Fan the paper stack well, and align the edges on a flat surface before loading the paper.
Load the paper so that it does not exceed the loading limit guides.
Ensure that the loading limit guides () are not exceeded when loading the paper. Doing so may cause paper feed problems.
For instructions on loading envelopes or preprinted paper, see Loading Envelopes or Loading Preprinted Paper.
5
Align the paper guides with the paper.
Move the paper guides inwards to align them exactly with the width of the paper.
Align the paper guides exactly with the width of the paper.
If the guides are too loose or too tight, the paper may not be sent correctly or paper jams may occur.
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When changing the paper size or type
If you load a different size or type of paper into the machine, make sure to change the setting. If you do not change the paper size or type setting, the machine cannot print properly.
When printing on custom size paper with a width shorter than 148 mm, the paper may be fed at an angle, resulting in a skewed printed image.
Printing on the back side of printed paper (2nd Side of 2-Sided Page)
You can print on the back side of printed paper. Flatten any curls on the printed paper and insert it into the multi-purpose tray, with the side to print face up (previously printed side face down). Then select the paper type and select <Yes> for <Enable settings for 2nd side of 2-sided page?>.
Use only the paper printed with this machine.
You cannot print on the side that has previously been printed on.
LINKS
Available Paper
8193-01J