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5. Adding Paper, Toner and
Staples
This chapter explains troubleshooting procedures that are applicable to all the
machines functions.
Loading Paper
This section explains what to do when paper runs out and needs reloading.
R CAUTION:
Tray 1 use A4K paper exclusively. Load only A4K at all times.
Note
❒Fan the paper before loading.
❒Straighten curled or warped paper before loading.
❒If you want to load paper other then A4K paper in Tray 1, contact your serv-
ice representative.
❒For paper types and sizes, see “Recommended Paper Sizes and Types”,
About This Machine.
❒To load paper in the bypass tray, see “Using the Bypass Tray”, Copy/Docu-
ment Server Reference.
Loading Paper into Tray 1 (Tandem Tray)
The following procedure explains loading paper into Tray 1.
Important
❒When paper loaded in the right side of Tray 1 runs out, paper on the left is
automatically shifted to the right. While the paper is moving, a message in-
structing you to wait appears. Do not pull out the tray at this time.
❒For the right stack, align the right edge of the copy paper with the right edge
of the tray. For the left stack, align the left edge of the copy paper to the left
edge of the tray.
❒Tray 1 uses A4K paper. If you want to load paper other then A4K paper,
contact your service representative.
❒Do not stack paper over the limit mark.
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ACarefully pull out the paper tray until it stops.
BSquare the paper and place it print side down.
 Whole tray pulled out
 Left half of the tray pulled out
CCarefully push the paper tray fully in.
Note
❒You can load paper even while making copies from Tray 1. You can pull
out the left half of the tray while copying is in.
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Loading Paper into Tray 2 and 3
The following procedure explains loading paper into Tray 2 and 3.
Important
❒Various sizes of paper can be loaded in Tray 2 and 3 by adjusting the positions
of side fence and end fence.
❒Check the paper edges are aligned at the right side.
❒Do not stack paper over the limit mark.
ACarefully pull out the paper tray until it stops.
BSquare the paper and load it print side down.
CCarefully push the paper tray fully in.
Note
❒If you load a paper size that is not selected automatically, you will need to
specify the paper size with the control panel. Following paper sizes that
are not selected automatically.
❒The tray can hold up to 550 sheets.
Reference
p.72 “Changing the Paper Size”
p.75 “Changing to a Size that is Not Automatically Detected”
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Loading Paper into the Large Capacity Tray (LCT)
The following procedure explains loading paper into the large capacity tray
(LCT). The LCT is identified as Tray 4.
Important
❒The LCT loads A4K, B5K, 81/2 × 11K paper.
❒Align the paper neatly and press its edge to the right and left plate. Poorly
loaded paper causes misfeeds.
❒Check that the paper edges are aligned at the left side.
❒Do not stack paper over the limit mark.
AOpen the top cover of the large capacity tray (LCT).
BLoad the paper in the tray along the edge on the left.
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CPress the {Down} key.
The key blinks while the bottom plate is moving down.
DLoad paper by repeating steps B and C.
EClose the top cover of the large capacity tray (LCT).
Note
❒The tray can hold up to 4,000 sheets.
Loading Paper in the Interposer
The following procedure explains loading paper into the interposer.
Important
❒Load paper on the side already printed (the front side). If you are using the
Booklet Finisher (Saddle Stitch), load sheets print side down.
❒Load paper in the interposer in the same orientation as paper in the paper
tray.
❒The staple or punching location will be on the left side of the paper, when you
are facing the machine.
❒Do not place anything on top of or leave documents on the sensor. This may
lead to the paper size not being correctly scanned or paper jams.
❒When using the Z-fold function, the paper in the interposer must be of the
same size as the prints after they have been Z-folded. If the paper in the inter-
poser is larger than the Z-folded sheets, a misfeed might occur.
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ALoad paper orderly.
BAdjust the side fence to the paper size.
Note
❒To set the paper in the interposer, align the orientation of originals in the
ADF as shown below.
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Orientation-Fixed Paper or Two-Sided Paper
The following describes paper with its orientation and printing surface specified
(letterhead paper).
Orientation-fixed (top to bottom) or two-sided paper (for example, letterhead
paper, punched paper, or copied paper) might not print correctly, depending on
how the originals and paper are placed. Select [On] in [Letterhead Setting] under
[Copier / Document Server Features], and then place the original and paper as
shown below. See “Letterhead Setting”, General Settings Guide. When printing
with the printer function, placement orientation is the same.
For printing using the printer function, load paper in the same orientation.
❖Orig. orientation
❖Paper orientation
Note
❒For [System Settings], specify Letterhead as “Paper Type” for the paper tray
you want to use. See “Tray Paper Settings”, General Settings Guide.
Exposure glass ADF
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5Changing the Paper Size
This section explains how to change a paper size.
Procedures for changing the paper size differ depending on the tray (tray 1 or
other optional paper tray units). Make sure you are following the appropriate
procedure before you begin.
Note
❒Be sure to select the paper size with User Tools. If you do not, misfeeds might
occur.
❒Fan the paper before loading.
❒Straighten curled or warped paper before loading.
❒For details about paper sizes and types, see “Copy Paper”, About This Ma-
chine.
Changing the Paper Size in Tray 2 and 3
The following procedure explains how to change a paper size in Tray 2 and 3.
Important
❒If a paper tray is pushed vigorously when putting it back into place, the posi-
tion of the trays side fence may slip out of place.
❒Check the top of the paper is aligned to the right side.
❒Do not stack paper over the limit mark.
ACheck that paper in the paper tray is not being used for copying, and then
pull the tray carefully out until it stops.
BRemove paper if loaded.
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CRelease the lock on the side fence.
DWhile pressing down the release lever, slide the side fence until they are
aligned the paper size you want to load.
ESlide the end fence until it is aligned with the size of paper to you want to
load.
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FSquare the paper and load it print side up.
Re-lock the side fence again.
GCarefully slide the paper tray fully in.
HCheck the size on the display.
Note
❒If there is space between the side fence and paper, bring the side fence
flush against the edge of the paper.
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