Load Paper in the Bypass Tray

Follow the Paper and Paper Tray Specifications when loading paper in paper trays. See the Related Content section for additional information.

IMPORTANT: To avoid jams and misfeeds, do not remove paper from its packaging until it is ready to be used.

1. If the Bypass Tray is currently loaded with paper, remove any paper that is a different size or type.

2. Pull out the extension tray for larger sizes.
   
   
   
   

3. Move the width guides to the edges of the tray.
   
   
   
   

4. Flex the sheets back and forth and fan the sheets, and then align the edges of the stack on a level surface.
   
   
   
   NOTE: This procedure separates any sheets that are stuck together and reduces the possibility of jams.
   
   

5. Load the paper in the tray.

   • Load hole punched paper with the holes to the left.

   • For 1-sided printing, load letterhead or pre-printed, face-up with the top edge going into the printer.

   • For 2-sided printing, load letterhead and pre-printed, face-down with the top edge going into the printer.
     
     NOTE: Do not load paper above the maximum fill line. Overfilling the tray can cause the printer to jam.
     
     

6. Adjust the width guides until the guides touch the edges of the paper.
   
   
   
   

7. Verify the paper size and type on the Display Screen, if prompted. See the Related Content section for additional information.

Related Content

• Paper and Paper Tray Specifications

• Set the Paper Size and Paper Type From the Control Panel