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Epson XP-300 User Manual

XP-300 User's Guide

Contents

XP-300 User's Guide.................................................................................................................................. 11
Product Basics .......................................................................................................................................... 12
Setting Up the Control Panel.............................................................................................................. 12
Control Panel Buttons and Lights.................................................................................................. 12
Adjusting Control Panel Position ................................................................................................... 13
Changing LCD Screen Language.................................................................................................. 13
Selecting Wireless Network Settings From the Control Panel ....................................................... 14
Product Parts - Top........................................................................................................................ 17
Product Parts - Inside.................................................................................................................... 19
Product Parts - Back...................................................................................................................... 20
Changing the Power Off Timer Setting From the Control Panel .................................................... 20
Changing the Power Off Timer Setting - Windows......................................................................... 21
Changing the Power Off Timer Setting - Mac OS X....................................................................... 22
Using Epson Email Print ............................................................................................................... 23
Using the Epson iPrint Mobile App ................................................................................................ 24
Using Google Cloud Print.............................................................................................................. 24
Loading Paper ........................................................................................................................................... 26
Loading Paper for Documents ........................................................................................................... 26
Loading Paper for Photos .................................................................................................................. 29
Loading Envelopes ............................................................................................................................ 32
Paper Loading Capacity..................................................................................................................... 35
Available EPSON Papers................................................................................................................... 35
Borderless Paper Type Compatibility................................................................................................. 37
Paper or Media Type Settings............................................................................................................ 38
Placing Originals on the Product............................................................................................................. 39
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Copying...................................................................................................................................................... 41
Copying Documents or Photos........................................................................................................... 41
Selecting Print Settings for Copies................................................................................................ 42
Paper Type Settings - Copying................................................................................................. 43
Paper Size Settings - Copying.................................................................................................. 44
Copying Options ....................................................................................................................... 44
Printing From a Computer........................................................................................................................ 46
Printing with Windows........................................................................................................................ 46
Selecting Basic Print Settings - Windows...................................................................................... 46
Basic Print Options - Windows.................................................................................................. 48
Selecting Advanced Print Settings - Windows............................................................................... 49
Advanced Print Quality Settings - Windows.............................................................................. 51
Advanced Print Options - Windows........................................................................................... 52
Color Management Options - Windows .................................................................................... 52
Selecting Print Layout Options - Windows..................................................................................... 53
Selecting a Printing Preset - Windows........................................................................................... 54
Printing Your Document or Photo - Windows................................................................................. 55
Checking Print Status - Windows.............................................................................................. 56
Selecting Default Print Settings - Windows.................................................................................... 57
Changing the Language of the Printer Software Screens......................................................... 58
Changing Automatic Update Options ............................................................................................ 60
Printing with Mac OS X....................................................................................................................... 60
Selecting Basic Print Settings - Mac OS X..................................................................................... 61
Print Quality Settings - Mac OS X ............................................................................................. 64
Print Options - Mac OS X.......................................................................................................... 65
Selecting Page Setup Settings - Mac OS X................................................................................... 65
Selecting Print Layout Options - Mac OS X................................................................................... 66
Managing Color - Mac OS X.......................................................................................................... 67
Color Matching and Color Options - Mac OS X......................................................................... 68
Selecting Printing Preferences - Mac OS X................................................................................... 69
Printing Preferences - Mac OS X.............................................................................................. 69
Printing Your Document or Photo - Mac OS X............................................................................... 70
Checking Print Status - Mac OS X ............................................................................................ 71
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Cancelling Printing Using a Product Button........................................................................................ 71
Scanning.................................................................................................................................................... 72
Starting a Scan................................................................................................................................... 72
Starting a Scan Using the Product Control Panel.......................................................................... 72
Changing Default Scan Button Settings.................................................................................... 74
Starting a Scan Using the Epson Scan Icon.................................................................................. 74
Starting a Scan from a Scanning Program..................................................................................... 76
Selecting Epson Scan Settings .......................................................................................................... 78
Scan Modes................................................................................................................................... 78
Selecting the Scan Mode............................................................................................................... 78
Scanning in Full Auto Mode........................................................................................................... 79
Available Image Adjustments - Full Auto Mode......................................................................... 82
Scanning in Home Mode ............................................................................................................... 82
Selecting a Scan Area - Home Mode........................................................................................ 85
Available Image Adjustments - Home Mode............................................................................. 88
Selecting a Scan Size - Home Mode......................................................................................... 89
Scanning in Office Mode................................................................................................................ 91
Selecting a Scan Area - Office Mode ........................................................................................ 93
Available Image Adjustments - Office Mode ............................................................................. 95
Scanning in Professional Mode..................................................................................................... 96
Available Image Types - Professional Mode............................................................................. 99
Selecting a Scan Area - Professional Mode.............................................................................. 99
Available Image Adjustments - Professional Mode................................................................. 102
Selecting a Scan Size - Professional Mode............................................................................. 104
Image Preview Guidelines........................................................................................................... 107
Scan Resolution Guidelines ........................................................................................................ 107
Selecting Scan File Settings........................................................................................................ 108
Available Scanned File Types and Optional Settings.............................................................. 109
Scanning with Mac OS X 10.6/10.7/10.8 Using Image Capture ....................................................... 110
Available Scan Settings - Mac OS X Image Capture................................................................... 112
Scanning Special Projects................................................................................................................ 112
Scanning to a PDF File................................................................................................................ 112
Restoring Photo Colors as You Scan .......................................................................................... 115
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Using Memory Cards With Your Product .............................................................................................. 117
Inserting a Memory Card.................................................................................................................. 117
Memory Card Types.................................................................................................................... 118
Memory Card File Specifications................................................................................................. 119
Removing a Memory Card........................................................................................................... 119
Printing from a Memory Card ........................................................................................................... 120
Viewing and Printing Photos........................................................................................................ 120
Viewing and Printing Individual Photos................................................................................... 120
Selecting Print Settings for Photos Displayed on the LCD Screen.......................................... 122
Print Setting Options - Photo Mode......................................................................................... 123
Transferring Photos on a Memory Card ........................................................................................... 123
Setting Up File Sharing for Photo Transfers From Your Computer.............................................. 123
Transferring Photos from a Memory Card to Your Computer ...................................................... 124
Replacing Ink Cartridges........................................................................................................................ 125
Check Cartridge Status.................................................................................................................... 125
Checking Cartridge Status on the LCD Screen............................................................................ 125
Checking Cartridge Status with Windows.................................................................................... 127
Checking Cartridge Status with Mac OS X .................................................................................. 130
Purchase Epson Ink Cartridges........................................................................................................ 132
Ink Cartridge Part Numbers......................................................................................................... 132
Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges............................................................................................ 133
Replacing Ink Cartridges Using a Computer Utility........................................................................... 137
Printing With Black Ink and Expended Color Cartridges................................................................... 138
Printing With Expended Color Cartridges - Windows................................................................... 139
Printing With Expended Color Cartridges - Mac OS X................................................................. 139
Conserving Low Black Ink with Windows ......................................................................................... 140
Adjusting Print Quality............................................................................................................................ 142
Print Head Maintenance................................................................................................................... 142
Print Head Nozzle Check............................................................................................................. 142
Checking the Nozzles Using the Product Control Panel ......................................................... 142
Checking the Nozzles Using a Computer Utility...................................................................... 144
Print Head Cleaning .................................................................................................................... 146
Cleaning the Print Head Using the Product Control Panel...................................................... 147
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Cleaning the Print Head Using a Computer Utility................................................................... 148
Print Head Alignment ....................................................................................................................... 150
Aligning the Print Head Using the Product Control Panel............................................................ 151
Aligning the Print Head Using a Computer Utility......................................................................... 153
Cleaning the Paper Path .................................................................................................................. 154
Cleaning and Transporting Your Product ............................................................................................. 156
Cleaning Your Product..................................................................................................................... 156
Transporting Your Product............................................................................................................... 156
Solving Problems.................................................................................................................................... 159
Checking for Software Updates........................................................................................................ 159
Product Status Messages ................................................................................................................ 160
Running a Product Check ................................................................................................................ 161
Resetting Control Panel Defaults ..................................................................................................... 163
Solving Setup Problems................................................................................................................... 164
Noise After Ink Installation........................................................................................................... 164
Software Installation Problems.................................................................................................... 165
Control Panel Setup Problems .................................................................................................... 165
Solving Network Problems............................................................................................................... 165
Product Cannot Connect to a Wireless Router or Access Point .................................................. 166
Network Software Cannot Find Product on a Network................................................................. 167
Product Does Not Appear in Mac OS X Printer Window.............................................................. 167
Cannot Print Over a Network....................................................................................................... 167
Cannot Scan Over a Network...................................................................................................... 168
Printing a Network Status Sheet.................................................................................................. 169
Solving Copying Problems............................................................................................................... 170
Product Makes Noise, But Nothing Copies.................................................................................. 170
Product Makes Noise When It Sits for a While............................................................................. 171
Solving Paper Problems................................................................................................................... 171
Paper Feeding Problems............................................................................................................. 171
Paper Jam Problems................................................................................................................... 172
Paper Ejection Problems............................................................................................................. 173
Solving Problems Printing from a Computer..................................................................................... 173
Nothing Prints.............................................................................................................................. 174
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Product Icon Does Not Appear in Windows Taskbar................................................................... 175
Error After Cartridge Replacement.............................................................................................. 175
Printing is Slow............................................................................................................................ 176
Solving Page Layout and Content Problems.................................................................................... 177
Inverted Image............................................................................................................................. 177
Too Many Copies Print................................................................................................................ 177
Blank Pages Print........................................................................................................................ 178
Incorrect Margins on Printout....................................................................................................... 178
Border Appears on Borderless Prints.......................................................................................... 179
Incorrect Characters Print............................................................................................................ 179
Incorrect Image Size or Position.................................................................................................. 180
Slanted Printout........................................................................................................................... 181
Solving Print Quality Problems......................................................................................................... 181
White or Dark Lines in Printout.................................................................................................... 181
Blurry or Smeared Printout.......................................................................................................... 182
Faint Printout or Printout Has Gaps............................................................................................. 183
Grainy Printout............................................................................................................................. 184
Incorrect Colors........................................................................................................................... 184
Solving Scanning Problems ............................................................................................................. 185
Scanning Software Does Not Operate Correctly ......................................................................... 185
Cannot Start Epson Scan............................................................................................................ 186
Solving Scanned Image Quality Problems....................................................................................... 187
Image Consists of a Few Dots Only............................................................................................. 187
Line of Dots Appears in All Scanned Images............................................................................... 188
Straight Lines in an Image Appear Crooked................................................................................ 188
Image is Distorted or Blurry ......................................................................................................... 188
Image Colors are Patchy at the Edges ........................................................................................ 189
Image is Too Dark ....................................................................................................................... 189
Back of Original Image Appears in Scanned Image .................................................................... 189
Ripple Patterns Appear in an Image............................................................................................ 189
Image is Scanned Upside-Down ................................................................................................. 190
Scanned Image Colors Do Not Match Original Colors................................................................. 190
Scan Area is Not Adjustable in Thumbnail Preview..................................................................... 190
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Scanned Image Edges are Cropped ........................................................................................... 191
Solving Memory Card Problems....................................................................................................... 191
Memory Card Does Not Fit Into a Slot......................................................................................... 191
Cannot View or Print Photos from a Memory Card...................................................................... 192
Cannot Transfer Photos To or From a Memory Card................................................................... 192
When to Uninstall Your Product Software ........................................................................................ 193
Uninstalling Product Software - Windows.................................................................................... 193
Uninstalling Product Software - Mac OS X .................................................................................. 194
Where to Get Help............................................................................................................................ 195
Technical Specifications ........................................................................................................................ 196
Windows System Requirements ...................................................................................................... 196
Mac System Requirements.............................................................................................................. 197
Printing Specifications...................................................................................................................... 197
Scanning Specifications................................................................................................................... 197
Paper Specifications ........................................................................................................................ 198
Printable Area Specifications ........................................................................................................... 199
Ink Cartridge Specifications.............................................................................................................. 200
Memory Card Specifications ............................................................................................................ 201
Dimension Specifications................................................................................................................. 202
Electrical Specifications ................................................................................................................... 203
Environmental Specifications........................................................................................................... 203
Interface Specifications.................................................................................................................... 204
Network Interface Specifications...................................................................................................... 204
Safety and Approvals Specifications................................................................................................ 204
Notices ..................................................................................................................................................... 206
FCC Compliance Statement............................................................................................................. 206
Software Notices.............................................................................................................................. 207
Trademarks...................................................................................................................................... 210
Copyright Notice............................................................................................................................... 211
libTIFF Software Acknowledgment.............................................................................................. 211
A Note Concerning Responsible Use of Copyrighted Materials................................................... 212
Default Delay Times for Power Management for Epson Products............................................... 212
Copyright Attribution.................................................................................................................... 212
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XP-300 User's Guide
Welcome to the XP-300 User's Guide.
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Product Basics

See these sections to learn about the basic features of your product.
Setting Up the Control Panel Product Parts Locations The Power Off Timer Epson Connect Solutions for Smartphones, Tablets, and More

Setting Up the Control Panel

See these sections to set up the control panel for use.
Control Panel Buttons and Lights Adjusting Control Panel Position Changing LCD Screen Language Selecting Wireless Network Settings From the Control Panel
Parent topic: Product Basics

Control Panel Buttons and Lights

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The power button and the power light
2 The WiFi light 3
The homebutton
4 The LCD screen 5 The arrow buttons and the OK button
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The start button
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The stop button
Parent topic: Setting Up the Control Panel

Adjusting Control Panel Position

You can adjust the position of the control panel to make it easier to use.
• To raise the control panel, lift it up from the bottom.
• To lower the control panel, squeeze the release bar and gently push the panel down.
Caution: Do not lower the control panel without first squeezing the release bar or you may damage your product.
Parent topic: Setting Up the Control Panel

Changing LCD Screen Language

You can change the language used on the LCD screen.
1. Press the homebutton,ifnecessary.
2. Press the arrow buttons to select Setup and press the OK button.
3. Press the arrow buttons to select Printer Setup and press the OK button. You see this screen:
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4. Press the OK button.
5. Press the arrow buttons to select a language and press the OK button.
6. Press the homebuttontoexit.
Parent topic: Setting Up the Control Panel

Selecting Wireless Network Settings From the Control Panel

You can select or change wireless network settings using your product control panel. To install your product on a wireless network, follow the instructions on the Start Here sheet and install
the necessary software from the product CD. The installer program guides you through network setup. Note: Breakdown or repair of this product may cause loss of network data and settings. Epson is not
responsible for backing up or recovering data and settings during or after the warranty period. We recommend that you make your own backup or print out your network data and settings.
1. Press the homebutton,ifnecessary.
2. Press the arrow buttons to select Wi-Fi Setup and press the OK button. You see this screen:
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3. Press the arrow buttons to select Wi-Fi Setup Wizard and press the OK button.
4. Press the arrow buttons to select the name of your wireless network and press the OK button. If you don't see your wireless network's name, you can enter it manually.
Note: To enter the wireless network name manually, select Other SSIDs and press the OK button. Enter your network name as described in the next step.
5. Enter your wireless password (or network name and then password).
• Press the up and down arrow buttons to scroll through characters. Then press the right arrow
button to move to the next character.
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• To switch between ABC (uppercase), abc (lowercase), or 123 (numbersand symbols), press the
home button.
• To delete characters, press the left arrow.
• When you finish entering characters, press the OK button.
6. If you want to print a network setup report, press the start button. (Otherwise, press the stop button.)
7. Press the homebuttontoexit. The WiFi light should now be on, but not flashing.
Note: If the WiFi light is off, you may have selected the wrong network name or entered the password incorrectly. Repeat these steps to try again.
Parent topic: Setting Up the Control Panel

Product Parts Locations

See these sections to identify the parts on your product.
Product Parts - Top Product Parts - Inside Product Parts - Back
Parent topic: Product Basics
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Product Parts - Top

1 Sheet feeder 2 Paper support 3 Output tray 4 Paper stopper 5 Feeder guard 6 Edge guide
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1 Document cover 2 Scanner glass 3 Control panel 4 Release bar (beneath) 5 Memory card slot 6 Memory card access light
Parent topic: Product Parts Locations
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Product Parts - Inside

1 Scanner unit 2 Ink cartridge holder in home position
Parent topic: Product Parts Locations
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Product Parts - Back

1 AC inlet 2 USB port
Parent topic: Product Parts Locations

The Power Off Timer

The product turns off automatically if it is not used for a period of time after it enters sleep mode. You can adjust the time period before power off, but increasing the time reduces the product's energy efficiency.
Changing the Power Off Timer Setting From the Control Panel Changing the Power Off Timer Setting - Windows Changing the Power Off Timer Setting - Mac OS X
Parent topic: Product Basics

Changing the Power Off Timer Setting From the Control Panel

You can use the product's control panel to change the time period before the printer turns off automatically.
1. Press the homebutton,ifnecessary.
2. Press the left or right arrow buttons to select Setup and press the OK button.
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3. Press the left or right arrow buttons to select Printer Setup and press the OK button.
4. Press left or right arrow buttons to select Power Off Timer and press the OK button. You see this screen:
5. Press the up or down arrow buttons to select the length of time after which you want the product to automatically turn off when it is not in use. Then press the OK button.
6. Press the homebuttontoexit.
Parent topic: The Power Off Timer

Changing the Power Off Timer Setting - Windows

You can use the printer software to change the time period before the printer turns off automatically.
1. Right-click the product icon in the Windows taskbar and select Printer Settings.
2. Click the Maintenance tab and select Printer and Option Information. You see this window:
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3. In the drop-down menu, select the length of time after which you want the product to automatically turn off when it is not in use.
4. Click Send.
5. When you see the time you selected listed as the Current Printer Setting, click OK.
Parent topic: The Power Off Timer

Changing the Power Off Timer Setting - Mac OS X

You can use the printer software to change the time period before the printer turns off automatically.
1. Do one of the following:
• Mac OS X 10.6/10.7/10.8: In the Apple menu or the Dock, select System Preferences. Select
Print & Fax or Print & Scan, select your product, and select Options & Supplies. Select Utility and select Open Printer Utility.
• Mac OS X 10.5: In the Apple menu or the Dock, select System Preferences. Select Print & Fax,
select your product, and select Open Print Queue. Select Utility.
2. Select Printer Settings. You see this window:
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3. Select the length of time after which you want the product to automatically turn off when it is not in use as the Power Off Timer setting.
4. Click Apply.
5. Close the Printer Settings window.
Parent topic: The Power Off Timer

Epson Connect Solutions for Smartphones, Tablets, and More

You can print documents, photos, emails, and web pages from your home, office, or even across the globe. You can use your smartphone, tablet, or computer. Epson offers two solutions to print and scan from anywhere: Epson Email Print and the Epson iPrint Mobile App.
Using Epson Email Print Using the Epson iPrint Mobile App Using Google Cloud Print
Parent topic: Product Basics

Using Epson Email Print

With Epson Email Print, you can print from any device that can send email, such as your smartphone, tablet, or laptop. Just activate your product's unique email address. When you want to print, attach a PDF, Microsoft Office document, or photo and send an email to your product.
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1. Set up your product for network printing as described on the Start Here sheet.
2. If you did not already set up Email Print when you installed your product software, visit
www.epson.com/connect to learn more about Email Print, check compatibility, and get detailed
setup instructions.
3. Send an email with attachments to your product's Email Print address. Note: Both the email and any attachments print by default. You can change these printing options by
logging into your Epson Connect account.
Parent topic: Epson Connect Solutions for Smartphones, Tablets, and More

Using the Epson iPrint Mobile App

Use this free Apple and Android app to print to nearby Epson networked products. The Epson iPrint Mobile App lets you print PDFs, Microsoft Office documents, photos, and web pages over a wireless network. You can even scan and save a file on your device, send it as an email, or upload it to an online service such as Box, Dropbox, EverNote, or Google Docs.
1. Set up your product for network printing as described on the Start Here sheet.
2. Visit www.epson.com/connect to learn more about Epson iPrint and check the compatibility of your mobile device.
3. Download Epson iPrint from the Apple App Store or Google Play.
4. Connect your mobile device to the same wireless network that your product is using.
5. Print from your mobile device to your Epson product.
Parent topic: Epson Connect Solutions for Smartphones, Tablets, and More

Using Google Cloud Print

With a Google Account, you can print from your Apple or Android device to your Epson wireless product. You can also print from Chromebooks and the Google Chrome browser without drivers or cables.
If you are setting up your product for the first time, set up your Epson product for wireless printing as described on the Start Here sheet.
Note: Make sure your Epson printer and computer are connected to the same network before starting the Google Cloud Print setup.
If your product is already on your wireless network, follow these steps:
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1. Connect your device to the same wireless network that your Epson product is using.
2. Print a network status sheet.
3. Locate your product's IP address on the network status sheet.
4. Enter the IP address into the address bar of a web browser.
5. Select the Google Cloud Print Services option. Note: If you don't see the Google Cloud Print Services option, turn your product off and back on. If
the option still doesn't appear, select the Firmware Update option and follow the on-screen instructions to update your product.
6. Click Register.
7. Select the check box to agree to the Usage Advisory and click Next.
8. Click OK to launch the sign-in page. A separate browser window opens.
9. Enter your Google Account username and password and click Sign in, or, if you don't have an account, click Sign up for a new Google Account and follow the on-screen instructions.
10. Click Finish printer registration to complete setup and print a test page. Your product is now linked to your Google Account and can be accessed from any Chromebook,
computer, Apple or Android device with internet access. Visit Epson Support for more information on using Google Cloud Print, or the Google Cloud Print website for a list of supported apps.
Parent topic: Epson Connect Solutions for Smartphones, Tablets, and More
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Loading Paper

Before you print, load paper for the type of printing you will do.
Loading Paper for Documents Loading Paper for Photos Loading Envelopes Paper Loading Capacity Available EPSON Papers Borderless Paper Type Compatibility Paper or Media Type Settings

Loading Paper for Documents

You can print documents on a variety of paper types and sizes.
1. Flip the feeder guard forward.
2. Pull up the paper support and its extension.
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3. Pull out the output tray and open the paper stopper on the end.
Note: If you print on legal-size or longer paper, leave the paper stopper closed.
4. Slide the edge guide left.
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5. Insert paper, glossy or printable side up and short edge first, against the right side. If you are inserting a stack of paper, fan the sheets first and tap the stack on a flat surface to even the edges.
6. Slide the edge guide against the paper, but not too tightly.
7. Flip the feeder guard back.
Always follow these paper loading guidelines:
• Load only the recommended number of sheets.
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• Load paper short edge first, no matter which way your document faces.
• Load letterhead or pre-printed paper top edge first.
• Do not load paper above the arrow mark inside the edge guide.
• Check the paper package for any additional loading instructions.
Parent topic: Loading Paper Related references
Paper Loading Capacity

Loading Paper for Photos

You can print photos on a variety of paper types and sizes.
1. Flip the feeder guard forward.
2. Pull up the paper support and its extension.
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3. Pull out the output tray and open the paper stopper on the end.
4. Slide the edge guide left.
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