Loading Paper in the Paper Drawer
Load paper you usually use into the paper drawer, which can hold large amounts of paper.
The setting method varies depending on the size of the paper to be loaded.
The setting method varies depending on the size of the paper to be loaded.
When Loading A4, or Other Standard Size Paper
When Loading Custom Size Paper
* For how to load paper in the optional Cassette Module-AL and Cassette Feeding Unit-BA, use the same method as when loading paper in the paper drawer.
IMPORTANT
Do Not Load Printed Paper
If you load printed paper in a paper drawer, a malfunction may occur. When you want to print on the back side of printed paper (manual 2-sided printing), be sure to load the paper in the multi-purpose tray. Loading Paper in the Multi-purpose Tray
Loading Standard Size Paper
You can load paper correctly by aligning the paper guides on the paper drawer with the markings.
When using paper with a logo, be careful of the orientation of the loaded paper and which side is face up. Orientation for Loading Paper with a Logo
When using paper with a logo, be careful of the orientation of the loaded paper and which side is face up. Orientation for Loading Paper with a Logo
1
Pull the paper drawer toward you until it stops.
2
Align the paper guides with the size of the paper to be loaded.
1
While holding the lock release lever, move the paper guide.
2
Align the projections on the paper guides with the size indicator of the paper to be loaded.
Align the paper guides to the position where you hear a click.
If the paper guides are not aligned correctly, the loaded paper size will not be displayed correctly on the control panel screen. In addition, it may result in paper jams, smudged printouts, and dirty areas inside the machine.
If the paper guides are not aligned correctly, the loaded paper size will not be displayed correctly on the control panel screen. In addition, it may result in paper jams, smudged printouts, and dirty areas inside the machine.
The paper size indicator may indicate a paper size that cannot be loaded in the machine. For the size of paper that can be loaded in the machine, see the following:
If there is not a paper size indicator for the paper to be loaded, load it using the custom size method. Loading Non-standard Size Paper
3
Fan the paper and align the edges.
Fan the paper thoroughly in both directions.
After you fan the paper, align the edges on a flat surface.
4
Load the paper with the print side face up.
Load the paper with the edge of the paper against the right side of the paper drawer.
Make sure the loaded paper does not exceed the load limit line (
). If it exceeds the load limit line, there may be misfeeds or a paper jam.
). If it exceeds the load limit line, there may be misfeeds or a paper jam.5
Push the paper drawer gently into the machine.
6
Set the paper size and type, as needed. Setting the Paper Size and Type for the Paper Drawer
The paper size is detected automatically. Paper Sizes That Can Be Detected Automatically
* If the detected paper size does not match the loaded paper, the paper may not be loaded correctly. Reload the paper.
* If paper of a size that is not detected automatically is loaded, or a different size is detected even after reloading the paper, change the paper size setting.
By default, the paper type is set to Plain 1 or Plain 2. When paper of a different type is loaded, change the paper type setting.
NOTE
If a paper size label is affixed to the paper drawer, replace the paper size label after changing the paper size. Paper Drawer
Loading Non-standard Size Paper
You can load paper correctly by aligning the paper guides on the paper drawer with the paper.
When using paper with a logo, be careful of the orientation of the loaded paper and which side is face up. Orientation for Loading Paper with a Logo
When using paper with a logo, be careful of the orientation of the loaded paper and which side is face up. Orientation for Loading Paper with a Logo
1
Pull the paper drawer toward you until it stops.
2
Slide the paper guides to the outside.
While holding the lock release lever, move the paper guides.
3
Fan the paper and align the edges.
Fan the paper thoroughly in both directions.
After you fan the paper, align the edges on a flat surface.
4
Load the paper with the print side face up.
Load the paper with the edge of the paper against the right side of the paper drawer.
Make sure the loaded paper does not exceed the load limit line (). If it exceeds the load limit line, there may be misfeeds or a paper jam.
). If it exceeds the load limit line, there may be misfeeds or a paper jam.5
Align the paper guides with the width and length of the paper.
While holding the lock release lever, align the paper guides with the width and length of the paper.
Paper guides that are aligned and are too loose or too tight can cause misfeeds or a paper jam.
6
Push the paper drawer gently into the machine.
7
Set the paper size and type. Setting the Paper Size and Type for the Paper Drawer
Set the size (length of side) of the loaded paper.
By default, the paper type is set to Plain 1 or Plain 2. When paper of a different type is loaded, change the paper type setting.