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2.Adjust the rear media-length guide by squeezing the guide adjustment latch and sliding the back
of the tray to the length of the media you are using.
3.Slide the media-width guides open to the size for the media you are using.
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4.Load media into the tray face up.
NOTE For best performance, fill the  tray completely without splitting the ream of paper.
Splitting the ream can cause a multifeed proble m. The capacity of the paper tray can vary.
For example, if you are using 75 g/m
2 (20 lb) paper, the tray holds a full ream of 500 sheets.
If the media is heavier, the tray will not  hold a full ream. Do not overfill the tray.
NOTEIf the tray is not adjusted correctly, an  error message might appear or the media
might jam.
5. Slide the tray into the MFP. The MFP control pane l shows the tray’s media type and size. If the
configuration is not correct, touch  OK on the control panel. If the configuration is correct, touch
Exit .
Loading undetectable standard-siz ed media into tray 2, 3, and 4
The following undetectable standard-sized m edia is supported in the 500-sheet trays:
● Executive (JIS)
● 8.5 x 13
● Double Japan postcard
● 16K
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CAUTIONDo not print cardstock, enve lopes, heavy or extra heavy paper, or unsupported sizes
of media from the 500-sheet trays. Print on these ty pes of media only from tray 1. Do not overfill
the input tray or open it while it is  in use. Doing so can cause paper jams.
Load custom-size media into tray 2
To use custom media, change the size setting on the control panel to  Custom and set the unit of
measure, X dimension, and Y dimension. See 
Configure a tray to match print job settings  for more
information.
1. Slide open the tray from the MFP.
2. Continue loading the print media as described in steps 2 through 4 of the “Load detectable
(standard-size) media into tray 2, 3, or 4” sect ion. Then proceed to step 3 in this procedure.
3.Slide the tray into the MFP. The MFP control pane l shows the tray type and size configuration. To
specify specific custom dimensions, or  if the type is not correct, touch OK when the MFP prompts
to change the size or type.
4. If the configuration is correct, touch  Exit.
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							Configure trays
The MFP automatically prompts you to configure a tray for type and size in the following situations:
●When you load paper into the tray
●When you specify a particular tray or media type for a print job through the printer driver or a
software program and the tray is not configured to match the print-job’s settings
The following message appears on the control panel:Tray  [type] [size] To change size or type,
touch “Modify”. To accept, touch “OK”..
NOTEThe prompt does not appear if you are printing from tray 1 and tray 1 is configured for
Any Size and Any Type.
NOTEIf you have used other HP LaserJet printer models, you might be accustomed to
configuring tray 1 to First mode or Cassette mode. On HP Color LaserJet CM4730 MFP series,
setting tray 1 size and type to Any Size is equivalent to First mode. Setting size or type for tray 1
to a setting other than Any Size is equivalent to Cassette mode.
Configure a tray when loading paper
1.Load paper in the tray. Close the tray if you are using tray 2, 3, or 4.
2.The tray configuration message appears.
3.Touch OK to accept the detected size, or touch Modify to choose a different paper size.
4.If modifying the tray configuration, select the size.
NOTEThe MFP automatically detects most media sizes in trays 2, 3, and 4.
5.If modifying the tray configuration, select the paper type.
6.Touch Exit.
Configure a tray to match print job settings
1.In the software program, specify the source tray, the paper size, and the paper type.
2.Send the job to the MFP.
If the tray needs to be configured, the LOAD TRAY X: message appears.
3.If the highlighted size is not correct, touch X MILLIMETERS. Then use the numeric keypad to set
the X and Y dimensions.
4.If the highlighted paper type is not correct, touch Paper Handling and select the paper type.
5.Touch OK.
6.Touch Exit.
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							Configure a tray by using the Supplies Status menu
You can also configure the trays for type and size without a prompt from the MFP.
1.Scroll to and touch Supplies Status.
2.Touch the desired tray.
3.Touch Modify.
4.Select the size and type. If you select a custom type, use the numeric keypad to set the X dimension
and the Y dimension, and then touch OK.
5.Touch OK.
6.Touch OK again.
Automatic media type sensing (auto sense mode)
The automatic media type sensor functions only when that tray is configured to Any Type. Configuring
a tray to any other type, such as Bond or Glossy, deactivates the media sensor in that tray.
The HP Color LaserJet CM4730 Series printers can automatically classify media into one of the following
categories:
●Plain
●Transparency
●Glossy
●Extra-heavy glossy
●Glossy film
●Heavy
●Light
Tray 1 sensing
Full sensing (default)
●The printer stops at each page to sense media type. This is the best mode for using mixed media
in a single print job.
Expanded sensing
●Each time the printer begins a print job, it stops the first page to sense the type.
●The printer assumes that the second and all subsequent pages are of the same media type as the
first page.
●This is the second-fastest mode, and is useful for using stacks of the same media type.
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							Transparency
●The printer does not stop any pages for sensing but distinguishes between transparencies
(Transparency mode) and paper (Normal mode).
●This is the fastest mode and is useful for high-volume printing in Normal mode.
Tray 2–4 sensing
Expanded sensing
●The printer stops the first five pages fed from each paper tray to sense the type and averages the
five results.
●The printer assumes that the sixth and all subsequent pages are of the same media type, until the
printer is turned off or goes into sleep mode, or until the tray is opened.
Transparency only (default)
●The printer does not stop any pages for sensing but distinguishes between transparencies
(Transparency mode) and paper (Normal mode).
●This is the fastest mode and is useful for high-volume printing in Normal mode.
Select the media by source, type, or size
In the Microsoft Windows operating system, three settings affect how the printer driver tries to pull media
when you send a print job. Source, Type, and Size settings appear in the Page Setup, Print, or Print
Properties dialog boxes in most software programs. Unless you change these settings, the MFP
automatically selects a tray using the default settings.
Source
To print by Source select a specific tray from MFP to pull from. The MFP tries to print from this tray, no
matter what type or size is loaded. If you select a tray that is configured for a type or size that does not
match your print job, the MFP does not print automatically. Instead, it waits for you to load the tray with
the type or size of print media for your print job. If you load the tray, the MFP begins printing.
Type and Size
Printing by Type or Size means that you want the MFP to pull from the tray that is loaded with the correct
type and size of media. Selecting media by type rather than source is similar to locking out trays and
helps protect special media from accidental use. For example, if a tray is configured for letterhead and
you select plain paper, the MFP will not pull the letterhead from that tray. Instead, it will pull from a tray
that has plain paper loaded and is configured for plain paper on the MFP control panel. Selecting media
by Type and Size results in significantly better print quality for heavy paper, glossy paper, and
transparencies. Using the wrong setting might result in unsatisfactory print quality. Always print by Type
for special print media, such as labels or transparencies. Print by Size for envelopes, if possible.
●To print by Type or Size, select the Type or Size from the Page Setup dialog box, the Print dialog
box, or the Print Properties dialog box, depending on the software program.
●If you often print on a certain type or size of media, configure a tray for that type or size. Then,
when you select that type or size as you print a job, the MFP pulls media from the tray that is
configured for that type or size.
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Select the output bin
Standard output bins
The MFP has an ADF output bin and the standard output bin for printed pages. 
1Standard output bin
2ADF output bin (for copy originals)
When you scan or copy documents by using the ADF, the originals are automatically delivered to the
ADF output bin. Copies made from the scanner gla ss are delivered to the standard output bin or the
output bin(s) on the stapler/ stacker or the 3-bin mailbox.
When you send print jobs to the MFP from a computer, the output is to the standard output bin or the
output bin(s) on the stapler/ stacker or the 3-bin mailbox.
3-bin mailbox output bins
If you are using the 3-bin mailbox, th ree output bins are available. Configure these bins as individual
mailboxes, or combine them to function as a single bin to stack documents.
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13–bin mailbox output bins
2ADF output bin (for copy originals)
The top two bins each hold up to 100 sheets of paper. A sensor stops the MFP when a bin is full. MFP
operation continues when you empty or reduce the amount of media in the bin.
The lower bin holds up to 500 sheets of paper.
Select an output location
If possible, select an output location (bin) thr ough your program or driver. Where and how you make
selections depends on your program or driver. If you  cannot select an output location from the program
or driver, set the default output location on the MFP control panel.
1. Scroll to and touch  Administration.
2. Touch  Default Job Options .
3. Touch  Default Copy Options  or Default Print Options .
4. Touch  Output Bin .
5. Touch the desired output bin.
Configure the 3-bin mailbox
Configure the printer driv er to recognize the 3-bin mailbox in Windows
1. Open the  Printers folder.
2. Select  HP Color LaserJet CM4730 MFP .
3. On the  File menu, click on  Properties.
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							4.Select the Device Settings tab.
5.Use either of the following methods to select the stapler/stacker.
●Scroll down to Automatic Configuration, select Update Now, and click Apply.
●Scroll down to Accessory Output Bin, select HP 500 sheet stapler/stacker or HP 700 Sheet
3-bin Mailbox, and click Apply.
Configure the printer driver to recognize the 3-bin mailbox in Macintosh
1.Open the Printer Center utility.
2.Select HP Color LaserJet CM4730.
3.On the File menu, click on Show Info (command, i).
4.Select the Installable Options tab.
5.Scroll to Accessory Output Bins and select HP 500 sheet stapler/stacker or HP 700 Sheet 3-
bin Mailbox.
6.Click Apply Changes.
Select the 3-bin mailbox operating mode at the control panel
1.Scroll to and touch Administration.
2.Touch Device Behavior.
3.Touch MBM–3 Configuration.
4.Touch Operation Mode.
5.Select the operation mode that you want to use.
Select the 3-bin mailbox operating mode in the printer driver
1.Click the Start button, point to Settings, and then click Printers (for Windows 2000) or Printers
and Faxes (for Windows XP).
2.Right-click the HP product icon, and then click Properties or Printing Preferences.
3.Click the Device Settings tab.
4.Perform one of the following actions:
For automatic configuration: under Installable Options, click Update Now in the Automatic
Configuration list.
-or-
For manual configuration: under Installable Options, select the appropriate operation mode in the
Accessory Output Bin list.
5.Click OK to save the settings.
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							Select the operating mode in the printer driver (Mac OS X)
1.In the Apple menu, click System Preferences.
2.In the System Preferences box, click Print and Fax.
3.Click Set Up Printers. A Printer List displays.
4.Select the HP product, and then click Show Info on the Printers menu.
5.Select the Installable Options panel.
6.In the Accessory Output Bins list, select HP 3-Bin Mailbox.
7.In the Mailbox Mode list, select the appropriate operational mode, and then click Apply
Changes.
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