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Step 8. Load Tray 1 (optional)
Tray 1 is a multi-purpose tray and holds
up to 100 sheets of paper,
approximately 10 envelopes, or
20 index cards.
Note
Paper loaded in Tray 1 will be printed
first unless the Tray 1 setting is
changed from the printer control panel.
To change the order in which trays are
used, see the online use guide.
1 Open Tray 1 by pulling down on the
top center of the door. Pull out the
tray extension until it clicks into
place.
2 Flip open the second tray extension
if the paper is longer than 9 inches
(229 mm).
3 Adjust the guides to the desired
paper size.
4 Load paper. The paper should fit
under the tabs on the guides.
•
Load letter or A4 paper with the
long edge toward the printer.
•
Load legal, 11 x 17, or A3 paper
with the short edge toward the
printer.
Note
See the sections on letterhead,
envelopes, and duplexing in the online
use guide for proper orientation of
specific jobs.
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