Load Specified Paper in the Tray

Load the size and type of paper specified on the control panel in the specified tray.

Look at the control panel and note the type and size of the paper that you need to load in the tray.

Caution: The type of paper you load in the tray must be the same as the type specified on the control panel. If you fail to do this, print-quality problems can occur and the fuser can be damaged.

Pull out the tray.

If there is paper in the tray, remove the paper from the tray.
If necessary, adjust the width and length guide to match the size of the paper.
Note: The paper is loaded on the left side of the tray.

Insert the size and type of paper specified on the control panel.

Fan the paper to release sheets that are stuck together.

Insert a stack of paper into the tray. Depending on the size and type of paper, load the paper long-edge feed or short-edge feed.
Single-Sided Printing

Long-Edge Feed

Place Letter, A4, and B5 JIS paper Long-Edge Feed (LEF).
Place the side to be printed faceup for single-sided printing.
Prepunched holes should be on the right of the tray as you face the printer.
Letterhead should be at the front of the tray.

Short-Edge Feed (SEF)

Place Legal, Tabloid, A3, A5, B4 JIS, US Folio, and Statement paper Short-Edge Feed (SEF).
Place the side to be printed faceup.
Prepunched holes should be at the front of the tray.
Letterhead should be at the left of the tray as you face the printer.

Note: Do not load paper or transparencies above the fill line because it may cause a jam.

Automatic Two-Sided Printing

Long-Edge Feed (LEF)

Place Letter, A4, and B5 JIS paper Long-Edge Feed (LEF).
Place the first side to be printed facedown for two-sided printing.
Prepunched holes should enter the printer first.
Letterhead should be at the front of the tray.

Short-Edge Feed (SEF)

Place Legal, Tabloid, A3, A5, B4 JIS, US Folio, and Statement paper Short-Edge Feed (SEF).
Place the first side to be printed facedown.
Prepunched holes should be at the front of the tray.
Letterhead should be at the right of the tray as you face the printer.

Note: Do not load paper or transparencies above the fill line because it may cause a jam.

Slide the width and length guides to match the size of your paper and verify that the guides are pressed firmly against the paper.
Push the tray completely to the back of the printer.