Pull out the tray.
Note: To avoid paper jams, do not remove trays while the printer is busy.
Adjust the guides to match the size of the paper that you are loading.
Note: Use the indicators on the bottom of the tray to position the guides.
Flex, fan, and align the paper edges before loading.
Load the paper with the printable side faceup.
Note: Load envelopes only in the optional envelope tray.
Warning—Potential Damage: Do not use envelopes with stamps, clasps, snaps, windows, coated linings, or self‑stick adhesives in the optional envelope tray.
Notes:
- Load letterhead faceup with the header on the left side of the tray for one‑sided printing.
- Load letterhead facedown with the header on the right side of the tray for two‑sided printing.
- Load letterhead faceup with the header on the right side of the tray for one‑sided print jobs that require finishing.
- Load letterhead facedown with the header on the left side of the tray for two‑sided print jobs that require finishing.
- Load pre‑punched paper with the holes toward the front or left side of the tray.
- Load envelopes with the flap side down and against the back side of the tray. Load European envelopes with the flap side down and against the left side of the tray.
- Do not slide paper into the tray.
- Make sure that the stack height is below the maximum paper fill indicator. Overfilling may cause paper jams.
Insert the tray.
If loading a paper type other than plain, set the paper size and paper type in the Paper menu to match the paper loaded.