Understanding the parts of the printer

Front view of the printer with various parts
 

Use the

To

1

Automatic Document Feeder (ADF)

  • Scan, copy, or fax multiple-page documents.

  • Access ADF paper jams.

2

ADF input tray

Load original documents into the ADF.

Notes:

  • Do not load postcards, photos, small items, or thin media (such as magazine clippings) into the ADF. Place these items on the scanner glass.
  • After scanning, copying, or faxing, you can lift the right end of the input tray to retrieve the original documents easily.

3

PictBridge and USB port

Connect a PictBridge-enabled digital camera or a flash drive to the printer.

4

Card reader light

Check the card reader status. The light comes on when a memory card is inserted and blinks when a memory card is being accessed.

5

Memory card slot

Insert a memory card.

6

Ink cartridge access door

Install, remove, or replace ink cartridges.

7

Paper tray (Tray 1)

Load paper.

8

Second paper tray (Tray 2)

Note: This option is available only in select printer models.

Load additional paper.

You can load the same type of paper as in Tray 1. You can also load a different type of paper and change the default paper settings so the printer uses paper from Tray 2 for certain types of print jobs.

9

Exit bin

Hold paper as it exits.

Note: For the printer to be ready for any print job, make sure to fully extend the exit bin and to flip out the bin extender.

10

Bin extender

Catch the paper as it exits.

Note: For the printer to be ready for any print job, make sure to fully extend the exit bin and to flip out the bin extender.

11

Printer control panel

Operate the printer.


Rear view of the printer with various parts
 

Use the

To

12

Customer support label

Identify the model number of the printer, the customer support hot line, and the ink cartridge information.

13

Scanner glass

Scan, copy, or fax photos and documents.

14

Power supply with port

Connect the printer to the power cord.

15

Duplex unit

  • Print on both sides of a sheet of paper.

  • Access paper jams.

16

USB port

Connect the printer to a computer using a USB cable.

Warning—Potential Damage: Do not touch the USB port except when plugging in or removing a USB cable or installation cable.

Note: Remove the sticker to access the port.

17

Ethernet port

Connect your printer to a computer, a local network, an external DSL, or a cable modem.

18

LINE port

wall jack symbol

Connect the printer to an active telephone line through a standard wall jack (RJ-11), DSL filter, or VoIP adapter, or any other adapter that allows you to access the phone line to send and receive faxes.

19

EXT port

telephone symbol

Connect additional devices (telephone or answering machine) to the printer and the telephone line. Use this port if you do not have a dedicated fax line for the printer and if this connection method is supported in your country or region.

Note: Remove the plug to access the port.