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Push the multipurpose feeder latch to the left.
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Open the multipurpose feeder.
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Pull the multipurpose feeder extender.
Note: Guide the extender gently so that the multipurpose feeder is fully extended and open.
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Prepare the paper for loading.
- Flex the sheets of paper back and forth to loosen them, and then fan them. Do not fold or crease the paper. Straighten the edges on a level surface.
- Hold transparencies by the edges, and then fan them. Straighten the edges on a level surface.
Note: Avoid touching the printable side of transparencies. Be careful not to scratch them.
- Flex a stack of envelopes back and forth to loosen them, and then fan them. Straighten the edges on a level surface.
Warning—Potential Damage: Never use envelopes with stamps, clasps, snaps, windows, coated linings, or self‑stick adhesives. These envelopes may severely damage the printer.
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Locate the maximum paper fill indicator and tab.
Note: Make sure the paper or specialty media is below the maximum paper fill indicator located on the paper guides.
1 | Width guide tab |
2 | Maximum paper fill indicator |
3 | Width guide |
4 | Feeder extender |
5 | Paper size indicator |
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Load the paper, and then adjust the width guide to lightly touch the edge of the paper stack.
- Load paper, card stock, and transparencies with the recommended printable side facedown and the top edge entering the printer first.
- Load envelopes with the flap side up and against the right side of the paper guide.
Notes:
- Do not load or close the multipurpose feeder while a job is printing.
- Load only one size and type of paper at a time.
- Paper should lie flat in the multipurpose feeder. Make sure the paper fits loosely in the multipurpose feeder and is not bent or wrinkled.
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From the printer control panel, set the paper size and type in the Paper menu to match the paper loaded in the tray.