The paper module increases the input capacity of the print system. The upper and middle paper trays can hold up to 1500 sheets, 80 g/m² (22 lb bond); the lower deck can hold up to 2000 sheets, 80 g/m² (22 lb bond). The paper trays feed the media face up.
Location of the paper module
Paper module|
Description paper module |
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Front cover to access the paper path when a paper jam occurs |
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Error tray where the paper is output in case multiple sheets are fed |
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Tray buttons to open a paper tray |
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Paper trays to hold the media |
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Paper path cover to access the paper path when a paper jam occurs  NOTE
This cover only opens if Paper Deck Path Kit-B is connected. |
CAUTION
When you handle paper, take care not to cut your hands at the edges of the paper.
IMPORTANT
When you lift the inside lifter of the paper tray, for example because you dropped something, do not lift the lifter more than 50 mm (2 inch) or diagonally. This can cause a malfunction or machine damage.
Do not hit the right-hand paper guide when you load paper. This can cause a malfunction or machine damage.
Right-hand paper guideDo not hit the feeding roller when you load paper. This can cause a malfunction or machine damage.
Feeding rollerIMPORTANT
Never place media or other objects in the empty parts of the paper tray. This can cause a paper jam.
Make sure you follow the instructions carefully. When you do not load the media correctly a paper jam, dirty machine parts, or poor print quality can occur.
NOTE
When you change from plain paper to coated paper, the print system first fans the media.
Check that the height of the loaded media stack is maximum 20 mm (0.8 inch) to avoid curled and creased edges.
Check and prepare the media.
Awake the print system from sleep mode if applicable.
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Press the button (1) to open the paper tray (2). |
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Slide the right-hand paper guide to the right-hand side of the paper tray. |
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Lift the feeding support roller and remove all media. |
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Loosen 4 knobs. |
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Squeeze the lever and slide the paper guides so that there is enough space to load the media. |
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Load a media stack of approximately 10 mm (0.4 inch). |
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Squeeze the lever and slide the paper guides against the media stack and check the size mark for the exact alignment. |
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Tighten 4 knobs. |
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Slide the right-hand paper guide towards the media stack. |
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Continue to load the next media stacks of approximately 10 mm (0.4 inch). Load the paper below the rollers of the right-hand paper guide. IMPORTANT
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Gently close the paper tray and make sure it clicks into place. CAUTION
When you close the paper tray, be careful not to get your fingers caught. This can cause personal injury. |
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NOTE
When you use the media paper of 351 g/m² (130 lb cover) or more, move the pressure switching lever to the 351-400 g/m² (130 lb cover - 148 lb cover) position. When you use the media that is lighter than 351 g/m² (130 lb cover), make sure to return the pressure switching lever to the original position (52-350 g/m²).
Pressure switching lever position*1 351-400 g/m² (130 lb cover - 148 lb cover) position
*2 52-350 g/m² (14 lb bond - 130 lb cover) position
When a paper jam occurs or you notice poor image quality, turn over the media stack and reload the media stack. Do not reload textured, single-sided coated or already printed paper to avoid a next paper jam. Take a new stack for these media.
Tightly rewrap the remaining media in the original package and store the package in a dry place, away from direct sunlight or high temperatures.
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). Load a maximum of approximately 30 envelopes.