Media Output Locations (Output Tray or Rear Cover)

The device has two output locations:

• Output Tray

• Rear Cover

Output Tray

The output tray collects printed paper face down, in the order in which the sheets were printed. The device sends output to the output tray by default and it should be used for most jobs. When the output tray is full, a message displays on the control panel. The output tray has a capacity of 120 sheets of 20 lb (80 gsm) paper.

To use the output tray, make sure that the rear cover is closed.

Notes:

• If paper coming out of the output tray has problems, such as excessive curl, try printing to the rear cover.

• To reduce paper jams, do not open or close the rear cover while the printer is printing.

Rear Cover

The device sends output to the output tray by default and it should be used for most jobs. However, if special media such as envelopes print out with wrinkles, curl, creases, or black bold lines, the rear cover should be used for the output. Open the rear cover and keep it open while printing one sheet at a time.

When using the rear cover, paper comes out of the device face up. Printing from the manual feed slot to the rear cover provides a straight paper path and might improve the output quality when printing on envelopes or special media. Whenever the rear cover is open, the output is delivered there.

Important: The rear cover output can only be used for simplex jobs. Duplex printing with the rear cover open causes paper jams.

CAUTION: The fuser area inside the rear cover of your device becomes very hot when in use. Take care when you access this area.