Loading Paper

The videos at the right show you how to load paper into the trays. Take a moment to view them before attempting to load a paper tray.

Load paper as indicated by the labels on each paper tray. If you are using the 2 Tray Feed Module, load paper as indicated for trays 3 and 4 of the 4 Tray Feed Module.

NOTE: Digital Production System ONLY: If printing on the coated side, coated side is loaded up. The Digital Copier Printer version does NOT support coated stock.

NOTE: Stocks greater than 250 gsm are not recommended for use with the Xerox Nuvera. For details on using the correct stocks, see Supported Paper.

NOTE: Loading papers of varying types and weights may warrant adjustment of the decurler mechanism. For details, see Adjusting the Decurler.

NOTE: It is possible to configure your Xerox Nuvera with 2 or more FMs, effectively doubling the feed capacity of the system. See your Xerox sales representative if you wish to configure your system in this way.

To load paper

For details on paper handling and storage, see Handling and Storing Paper.

CAUTION! Do not overload paper trays. Do not block or damage the stack height sensor.

TIP: If you load any type of drilled paper, to aid in sheet separation and to prevent jams, fan the reams before loading into the tray.

1. Open the tray.
2. Move the paper guides apart.
3. If changing to a different sized stock, remove any unused stock from the tray.
4. Place a ream of paper in the center of the tray between the guides, making sure the feed direction is correct.
5. Move the paper guides inward until they touch the paper stack.
6. Add more paper to the tray, up to the MAX line.
7. Make sure the height sensor is not pinned down by the paper stack. The stack height sensor is located on the inside of the right paper guide. Remove any excess paper.
8. For tray 3 or 4, adjust the green baffle at the back of the tray to prevent the paper stack (11 x 17 inch and larger) from skewing when closing the tray. Properly adjusted, it should make light contact (or be within a few millimeters) with the loaded paper stack.
   The trays in the 2 Tray Feed Module do not have the green baffles.
9. Set the tray programming on the control screen to match the paper you just loaded if you have not already done so.

Loading Special Paper Types

Certain paper types (such as tabs, drilled stock, transparencies, etc...) require that they be loaded in a certain way in order to achieve the correct output. For example, carbonless forms need to be loaded in reverse order (white sheet at the bottom, when N-1 output order is selected.

Additionally, the types of finishing devices you may have installed impacts the way in which some stock types must be loaded to achieve correct output. For more information, see Loading Special Stock For Proper Finishing Output.

For general guidelines for proper paper usage, see Recommendations for paper usage.