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6. Adding Paper and
Replacing Toner
This chapter describes troubleshooting procedures that are applicable to all the
machines functions.
Loading Paper
This section describes what to do when paper runs out and needs reloading.
R CAUTION:
Note
❒Fan the paper before loading.
❒Straighten curled or warped paper before loading.
❒For paper types and sizes, see “Recommended Paper Sizes and Types”,
About This Machine.
❒To load paper in the bypass tray, see “Copying from the Bypass Tray”, Copy
Reference.
Reference
For details about paper sizes and types, see “Recommended Paper Sizes and
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Loading Paper into the Paper Trays
This procedure explains how to load paper into the paper trays.
APull the paper tray out slowly until it stops.
BPress the metal plate down until it clicks, and then square the paper and
load it in the tray.
Check that the top of the stack is not higher than the limit mark inside the
tray.
CPush the paper tray in until it stops.
Note
❒The illustration above shows Tray 1.
❒When using the optional paper tray unit (Tray 2), load paper flush against
the right side of the tray. Space between the paper and the trays sides can
cause misfeeds.
Reference
p.70 “Changing the Paper Size”
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Orientation-Fixed Paper or Two-Sided Paper
This section describes loading paper that has a specified orientation and printing
side (such as letterhead paper).
Orientation-fixed (top to bottom) or two-sided paper (for example, letterhead
paper, prepunched paper, or copied paper) might not print correctly, depending
on how the originals and paper are placed. Select [On] in [Letterhead Setting] un-
der [Copier Features], and then place the original and paper as shown below. See
“Copier Features”, General Settings Guide.
When printing with the printer function, placing orientation is the same.
❖Original Orientation
*1When copying in this orientation using the duplex function, select [Always Specify]
in [Orientation] under [Copier Features] (User Tools). Place originals, and then select
 as the original orientation.
*2When copying in this orientation using the duplex function, and loaded paper ori-
entation is L, place originals as shown below:
Under [Copier Features], if [Orientation] is set to [Always Specify], load paper in
 orientation.
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❖Loaded paper orientation
 For machine with copier function only
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For MFP
Note
❒In [Tray Paper Settings] under [System Settings], specify [Letterhead] for “Paper
Type” of the paper tray you want to use. This setting is only available when
the printer/scanner and fax units are installed. See “Tray Paper Settings”,
General Settings Guide.
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6Changing the Paper Size
This section describes how to change paper sizes.
Procedures for changing the paper size differ depending on the paper tray (Tray 1 or the option-
al paper tray unit). Make sure you are following the appropriate procedure before you begin.
Note
❒Fan the paper before loading.
❒Straighten curled or warped paper before loading.
Reference
For details about paper sizes and types, see “Tray Paper Settings”, General
Settings Guide.
Changing the Paper Size in the Paper Tray (Tray 1)
Use the following procedure when changing a paper size in the paper tray.
AMake sure the paper tray is not in use.
BPull the paper tray out slowly until it stops.
CRemove any remaining copy paper.
DWhile pinching the release levers, pull the end fence off from the tray.
To load A4L size paper: place the end fence in the corner pocket on the left.
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EWhile pressing the release lever, slide the side fences outward.
FPush the metal plate down.
GSquare the paper and place it in the tray.
Be sure to set the paper under the roller.
Do not stack paper over the limit mark.
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HWhile pressing the release lever, push in the side fences until they are flush
against the papers edges.
IWhile pinching the release levers, set the end fence to the new paper size.
JPush the paper tray in until it stops.
Note
❒When setting small quantities of copy paper, be careful not to squeeze in
the side fence too much. Paper might not feed in properly if the side fences
are too tight against the papers edges.
❒Be sure to set the correct size, otherwise a paper jam might occur.
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Changing a Paper Size in the Optional Paper Tray Unit (Tray 2)
This section describes how to change the size of paper loaded in the optional pa-
per tray unit.
AMake sure the paper tray is not in use.
BPull the paper tray out slowly until it stops.
CRemove any remaining copy paper.
DWhile pinching the release levers, slide the end fence outward.
To load 8
1/4×14L or 81/2×14L size paper: pull the end fence out of the
tray and place it in the corner pocket on the left.
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FPush the metal plate down, and then square the paper and place it in the
tray.
Do not stack paper over the limit mark.
GWhile pressing the release levers, push in the side and end fences until they
are flush against the papers edges.
HPush the paper tray in until it stops.
Note
❒When setting small quantities of copy paper, be careful not to squeeze in
the side fence too much. Paper might not feed in properly if the side fence
is too tight against the papers edge.
❒Be sure to set the correct size, otherwise a paper jam might occur.
❒Load paper so that the paper touches the right side of the tray. Otherwise
misfeeds might occur.
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