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Load media into the inserter

The optional inserter can hold up to 200 sheets (80 g/m² / 22 lb bond), such as inserts, preprinted sheets and booklet covers. The print system cannot print sheets fed by the inserter. Use the same feed direction in the upper and lower tray.

Inserter
Table 1.

Description inserter

1

Upper tray, to place media.

2

Lower tray, to place media.

3

Lower tray cover, to access the lower tray.

4

Sliding guides, to place the media in the correct position in the tray.

5

Front cover, to access the paper path when a paper jam occurs.

CAUTION

When you handle paper, take care not to cut your hands at the edges of the paper.

IMPORTANT

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.

Before you begin

  • Check and prepare the media.

  • Awake the print system from sleep mode, if applicable.

Procedure

Action

1

Slide the paper guides to match the media size.

When you use the lower tray, first open the lower tray cover.

Upper tray
Lower tray cover
Lower tray

2

Load the paper face up into the inserter.

When you use the lower tray, close the lower tray cover. Use the feed instruction when you use preprinted paper.

IMPORTANT

Make sure the height of the media stack does not exceed the loading limit mark ().

Upper tray
Lower tray

After you finish

Tightly rewrap the remaining media in the original package, and store the package in a dry place, away from direct sunlight or high temperatures.