Loading paper and originals

  Loading plain paper into the paper support

  Choosing the paper type and size

  Loading an original document into the ADF

Learn how to load plain paper or specialty media and originals.

Loading plain paper into the paper support

  1. Place the paper against the right side of the paper support.

Note: Do not force the paper into the All-In-One.

  1. Squeeze and slide the paper guide to the left edge of the paper.

The top of letter size paper should be slightly above the paper support.

Follow these guidelines when loading paper in the paper support.

Load up to:

Make sure:

100 sheets of plain paper

  • The paper is loaded vertically against the right side of the paper support.
  • The paper guide is against the left edge of the paper.

Note:  To load letterhead, make sure the front of the letterhead faces you, and feed the top of the letterhead into the All-In-One first.

10 envelopes

  • The print side of the envelopes faces you.
  • The envelopes are loaded vertically against the right side of the paper support.

  • The stamp location is in the upper left corner.
  • The paper guide rests against the left edge of the envelopes.
  • You choose to print the envelopes with Landscape orientation.
  • You select the correct envelope size.

Select the next biggest size if the exact envelope size is not listed, and set the left and right margins so that your envelope text will be correctly positioned on the envelopes.

Note:  You can load a single envelope into the paper support without removing plain paper.

10 greeting cards, index cards, postcards, or photo cards

  • The print side of the cards faces you.
  • The cards are loaded vertically against the right side of the paper support.
  • The paper guide rests against the left edge of the cards.

25 sheets of coated, photo, or glossy paper

  • The glossy or coated side of the paper faces you.
  • The paper guide rests against the left edge of the photo paper.

25 transparencies

  • The rough side of the transparencies faces you.
  • The paper guide rests against the left edge of the transparencies.

Note:  You can load a single transparency into the paper support without removing plain paper.

100 sheets of custom size paper

  • The print side of the paper faces you.
  • Your paper size fits within these dimensions:

Width

  • 76 - 216 mm
  • 3.0 - 8.5 in.

Length

  • 127 - 432 mm
  • 5.0 - 17.0 in.
  • The paper guide rests against the left edge of the paper.

25 iron-on transfers

  • You follow the loading instructions on the iron-on transfer packaging.
  • The blank side of the transfers faces you.
  • The paper guide is against the left edge of the iron-on transfers.

20 sheets of banner paper

  • The banner paper is designed for use with inkjet printers.
  • You select Letter Banner or A4 Banner as the paper size in the printer properties.

Note: The paper exit tray can hold up to 50 sheets of paper.

Note: Make sure you select the paper type and paper size for your document. For help, see Choosing the paper type and size.

Choosing the paper type and size

To choose the paper type and size on which you want to print:

  1. With your document open, click File  Print.

  2. In the Print dialog box, click Properties, Preferences, Options, or Setup (depending on your program or operating system). The Print Properties screen appears.

  3. From the Paper Setup tab, select the paper type and size you are using.
  4. Click OK.

Loading an original document into the ADF

You can load up to 30 sheets of your original document (face down) in the ADF for scans, copies, and faxes.

Note: You can load A4, letter, or legal size paper into the ADF. The minimum size that can be loaded into the ADF is
3 x 5 in.

Note: When you load small paper sizes, place your original in the center of the tray and adjust the paper guides to the edges of the paper.