Using the multipurpose feeder

You may want to use the multipurpose feeder when you print on different sizes and types of papers or specialty media, such as card stock, transparencies, paper labels, and envelopes. You may also want to use the multipurpose feeder for single-page print jobs on letterhead or on other specialty media you do not keep in a tray.

Opening the multipurpose feeder

1. Grasp the handle, and pull the multipurpose feeder door down.

   

2. Grasp the raised handle, and pull the extension forward.

   

3. Grasp the handle, and pull the extension so it flips forward.

   

4. Guide the extension down gently so the multipurpose feeder is extended fully and open.

   

Loading the multipurpose feeder

1. Squeeze the tab located on the right width guide, and move the guides out fully.

   

2. Prepare the paper or specialty media for loading.

   • Flex sheets of paper or paper labels back and forth to loosen them, and then fan them. Do not fold or crease the paper or labels. Straighten the edges on a level surface.

     

   • Hold transparencies by the edges, and then fan them. Straighten the edges on a level surface.

     Note: Avoid touching the print side of the transparencies. Be careful not to scratch them.

     

   • Flex a stack of envelopes back and forth to loosen them, and then fan them. Straighten the edges on a level surface.

     

     Note: Fanning prevents the edges of envelopes from sticking together. It also helps them feed properly to avoid jams. Do not fold or crease envelopes.

3. Load the paper or specialty media.

   Notes:

   • Do not force any paper into the multipurpose feeder. Overfilling may cause jams.
   • Do not exceed the maximum stack height by forcing paper or specialty media under the stack height limiters which are located on the guides.
   

   • Load paper, transparencies, and card stock with the recommended print side faceup and the top edge entering the printer first. For more information on loading transparencies, see the packaging the transparencies came in.

     
     

   • Load letterhead with the logo faceup and the top edge entering the printer first.

     

   • Load envelopes with the flap side down and the stamp location in the position shown. The stamp and address are shown to illustrate the proper orientation for loading envelopes.

     

     Warning—Potential Damage: Never use envelopes with stamps, clasps, snaps, windows, coated linings, or self-stick adhesives. These envelopes may severely damage the printer.

4. Squeeze the tab located on the right width guide to adjust the guides to lightly touch the sides of the stack.

   

5. Slide the paper gently into the multipurpose feeder until it comes to a stop. Paper should lie flat in the multipurpose feeder. Make sure the paper fits loosely in the multipurpose feeder and is not bent or wrinkled.

   

6. From the printer control panel, set the Paper Size and Paper Type.