Hewlett Packard W1A66A User Manual

User Guide

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HP LaserJet Pro M304-M305, M404-M405

User Guide

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Table of contents

1 Printer overview ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 1

Warning icons ............................................................................................................................................................................ 1

Potential shock hazard ............................................................................................................................................................ 2

Open source license ................................................................................................................................................................. 3

Printer views .............................................................................................................................................................................. 4

Printer front view ................................................................................................................................................. 4

Printer back view .................................................................................................................................................. 4

Control panel view ............................................................................................................................................... 5

Printer specications ................................................................................................................................................................ 7

Technical specications ....................................................................................................................................... 7

Supported operating systems ........................................................................................................................... 7

Mobile printing solutions .................................................................................................................................... 8

Printer dimensions .............................................................................................................................................. 9

Power consumption, electrical specications, and acoustic emissions .................................................... 11

Operating environment range ......................................................................................................................... 11

Printer hardware setup and software installation ............................................................................................................ 11

2 Paper trays .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 13

Introduction ............................................................................................................................................................................. 13

Load paper to Tray 1 ............................................................................................................................................................. 14

Introduction ........................................................................................................................................................ 14

Load Paper Tray 1 ............................................................................................................................................. 14

Tray 1 paper orientation ................................................................................................................................... 16

Load paper to Tray 2 ............................................................................................................................................................. 18

Introduction ........................................................................................................................................................ 18

Load Paper Tray 2 ............................................................................................................................................. 18

Tray 2 paper orientation ................................................................................................................................... 20

Load paper to Tray 3 ............................................................................................................................................................. 22

Introduction ........................................................................................................................................................ 22

Load Paper Tray 3 (optional) ........................................................................................................................... 22

Tray 3 paper orientation ................................................................................................................................... 24

Load and print envelopes ..................................................................................................................................................... 26

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Introduction ........................................................................................................................................................ 26

Print envelopes .................................................................................................................................................. 26

Envelope orientation ......................................................................................................................................... 26

3 Supplies, accessories, and parts .......................................................................................................................................................... 29

Order supplies, accessories, and parts ............................................................................................................................... 30

Ordering .............................................................................................................................................................. 30

Supplies and accessories ................................................................................................................................. 30

Customer self-repair parts ............................................................................................................................... 31

Dynamic security .................................................................................................................................................................... 32

Congure the HP toner-cartridge-protection supply settings ........................................................................................ 33

Introduction ........................................................................................................................................................ 33

Enable or disable the Cartridge Policy feature ............................................................................................. 34

Use the printer control panel to enable the Cartridge Policy feature ................................... 34

Use the printer control panel to disable the Cartridge Policy feature .................................. 34

Use the HP Embedded Web Server (EWS) to enable the Cartridge Policy feature ............. 34

Use the HP Embedded Web Server (EWS) to disable the Cartridge Policy feature ............ 35

Enable or disable the Cartridge Protection feature ...................................................................................... 37

Use the printer control panel to enable the Cartridge Protection feature ........................... 37

Use the printer control panel to disable the Cartridge Protection feature .......................... 37

Use the HP Embedded Web Server (EWS) to enable the Cartridge Protection feature ..... 38

Use the HP Embedded Web Server (EWS) to disable the Cartridge Protection feature .... 38

Replace the toner cartridge .................................................................................................................................................. 40

Toner cartridge information ............................................................................................................................. 40

Remove and replace the cartridge .................................................................................................................. 42

4 Print .......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 45

Print tasks (Windows) ............................................................................................................................................................ 46

How to print (Windows) .................................................................................................................................... 46

Automatically print on both sides (Windows) ............................................................................................... 46

Manually print on both sides (Windows) ........................................................................................................ 47

Print multiple pages per sheet (Windows) .................................................................................................... 47

Select the paper type (Windows) .................................................................................................................... 48

Additional print tasks ........................................................................................................................................ 48

Print tasks (macOS) ............................................................................................................................................................... 49

How to print (macOS) ........................................................................................................................................ 49

Automatically print on both sides (macOS) ................................................................................................... 49

Manually print on both sides (macOS) ........................................................................................................... 49

Print multiple pages per sheet (macOS) ........................................................................................................ 50

Select the paper type (macOS) ........................................................................................................................ 50

Additional print tasks ........................................................................................................................................ 51

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Store print jobs on the printer to print later or print privately ........................................................................................ 52

Introduction ........................................................................................................................................................ 52

Before beginning ............................................................................................................................................... 52

Set up job storage ............................................................................................................................................. 52

Disable or enable the job storage feature ..................................................................................................... 53

Create a stored job (Windows) ......................................................................................................................... 54

Create a stored job (macOS) ............................................................................................................................ 55

Print a stored job ............................................................................................................................................... 56

Delete a stored job ............................................................................................................................................ 57

Delete a job that is stored on the printer .................................................................................. 57

Information sent to printer for Job Accounting purposes ........................................................................... 57

Mobile printing ........................................................................................................................................................................ 58

Introduction ........................................................................................................................................................ 58

Wi-Fi Direct printing (wireless models only) .................................................................................................. 59

To turn on Wi-Fi Direct .................................................................................................................. 59

Change the printer Wi-Fi Direct name ....................................................................................... 60

Step one: Open the HP Embedded Web Server ................................................... 60

Step two: Change the Wi-Fi Direct name .............................................................. 60

HP ePrint via Email ............................................................................................................................................ 60

AirPrint ................................................................................................................................................................. 61

Android embedded printing ............................................................................................................................. 62

5 Manage the printer ................................................................................................................................................................................. 63

Change the printer connection type (Windows) ................................................................................................................ 63

Advanced conguration with HP Embedded Web Server and Printer Home Page (EWS) .......................................... 65

Method one: Open the HP Embedded Web Server (EWS) from the software ......................................... 65

Method two: Open the HP Embedded Web Server (EWS) from a web browser ...................................... 65

Congure IP network settings .............................................................................................................................................. 68

Introduction ........................................................................................................................................................ 68

Printer sharing disclaimer ................................................................................................................................ 68

View or change network settings ................................................................................................................... 68

Rename the printer on a network ................................................................................................................... 69

Manually congure IPv4 TCP/IP parameters from the control panel ........................................................ 69

Link speed and duplex settings ....................................................................................................................... 70

Printer security features ....................................................................................................................................................... 71

Introduction ........................................................................................................................................................ 71

Assign or change the system password using the Embedded Web Server ............................................. 71

Energy-conservation settings .............................................................................................................................................. 72

Introduction ........................................................................................................................................................ 72

Print with EconoMode ....................................................................................................................................... 72

Set the Sleep Delay (Min.) setting ................................................................................................................... 72

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Set the Shutdown after Sleep (Hr.) setting ................................................................................................... 72

Set the Disable Shutdown setting .................................................................................................................. 73

HP Web Jetadmin ................................................................................................................................................................... 73

Update the rmware .............................................................................................................................................................. 74

Method one: Update the rmware using the control panel ........................................................................ 74

Method two: Update the rmware using the HP Printer Update utility .................................................... 74

6 Solve problems ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 77

Customer support .................................................................................................................................................................. 77

Restore the factory-set defaults ......................................................................................................................................... 78

A “Cartridge is low” or “Cartridge is very low” message displays on the printer control panel ................................. 79

Change the “Very Low” settings ...................................................................................................................... 80

Change the "Very Low" settings from the control panel ........................................................ 80

Order supplies .................................................................................................................................................... 80

Printer does not pick up paper or misfeeds ....................................................................................................................... 81

Introduction ........................................................................................................................................................ 81

The printer does not pick up paper ................................................................................................................. 81

The printer picks up multiple sheets of paper .............................................................................................. 84

Clear paper jams ..................................................................................................................................................................... 86

Introduction ........................................................................................................................................................ 86

Experiencing frequent or recurring paper jams? .......................................................................................... 86

Paper jam locations ........................................................................................................................................... 87

Clear paper jams in Tray 1 ................................................................................................................................ 88

Clear paper jams in Tray 2 ................................................................................................................................ 88

Clear paper jams in Tray 3 ................................................................................................................................ 92

Clear paper jams in the toner cartridge or fuser area ................................................................................. 96

Clear paper jams in the output bin ............................................................................................................... 100

Clear paper jams in the duplexer .................................................................................................................. 102

Resolving print quality problems ...................................................................................................................................... 105

Introduction ...................................................................................................................................................... 105

Troubleshoot print quality ............................................................................................................................. 106

Update the printer rmware ..................................................................................................... 106

Print from a dierent software program ................................................................................ 106

Check the paper-type setting for the print job ...................................................................... 107

Check the paper type setting on the printer ..................................................... 107

Check the paper type setting (Windows) ........................................................... 107

Check the paper type setting (macOS) ............................................................... 107

Check toner-cartridge status .................................................................................................... 108

Step one: Print a supplies status page ............................................................... 108

Step two: Check supplies status .......................................................................... 108

Print a cleaning page .................................................................................................................. 108

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Visually inspect the toner cartridge or cartridges ................................................................. 109

Check paper and the printing environment ............................................................................ 110

Step one: Use paper that meets HP specications .......................................... 110

Step two: Check the environment ....................................................................... 110

Step three: Set the individual tray alignment .................................................... 110

Try a dierent print driver ......................................................................................................... 111

Check the EconoMode settings ................................................................................................ 111

Adjust print density .................................................................................................................... 112

Troubleshoot image defects ......................................................................................................................... 113

Solve wired network problems .......................................................................................................................................... 121

Introduction ...................................................................................................................................................... 121

Poor physical connection ............................................................................................................................... 121

The computer is unable to communicate with the printer ....................................................................... 121

The printer is using incorrect link and duplex settings for the network ................................................. 122

New software programs might be causing compatibility problems ....................................................... 122

The computer or workstation might be set up incorrectly ....................................................................... 122

The printer is disabled, or other network settings are incorrect ............................................................. 122

Solve wireless network problems ..................................................................................................................................... 123

Introduction ...................................................................................................................................................... 123

Wireless connectivity checklist ...................................................................................................................... 123

The printer does not print after the wireless conguration completes .................................................. 124

The printer does not print, and the computer has a third-party rewall installed ............................... 124

The wireless connection does not work after moving the wireless router or printer .......................... 124

Cannot connect more computers to the wireless printer ......................................................................... 125

The wireless printer loses communication when connected to a VPN ................................................... 125

The network does not appear in the wireless networks list .................................................................... 125

The wireless network is not functioning ..................................................................................................... 125

Perform a wireless network diagnostic test ............................................................................................... 126

Reduce interference on a wireless network ................................................................................................ 126

Index ........................................................................................................................................................................................................... 127

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1 Printer overview

Review the location of features on the printer, the physical and technical specications of the printer, and where to locate setup information.

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Warning icons

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Potential shock hazard

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Open source license

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Printer views

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Printer specications

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Printer hardware setup and software installation

For more information:

The following information is correct at the time of publication. For current information, see www.hp.com/

support/ljM304 or www.hp.com/support/ljM404.

HP's all-inclusive help for the printer includes the following information:

● Install and congure

● Learn and use

● Solve problems

● Download software and rmware updates

● Join support forums

● Find warranty and regulatory information

Warning icons

Use caution if you see a warning icon on your HP printer, as indicated in the icon denitions.

● Caution: Electric shock

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● Caution: Hot surface

● Caution: Keep body parts away from moving parts

● Caution: Sharp edge in close proximity

● Warning

Potential shock hazard

Review this important safety information.

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● Read and understand these safety statements to avoid an electrical shock hazard.

● Always follow basic safety precautions when using this product to reduce risk of injury from re or electric

shock.

● Read and understand all instructions in the user guide.

● Observe all warnings and instructions marked on the product.

● Use only a grounded electrical outlet when connecting the product to a power source. If you do not know

whether the outlet is grounded, check with a qualied electrician.

● Do not touch the contacts on any of the sockets on the product. Replace damaged cords immediately.

● Unplug this product from wall outlets before cleaning.

● Do not install or use this product near water or when you are wet.

● Install the product securely on a stable surface.

● Install the product in a protected location where no one can step on or trip over the power cord.

Open source license

For information on open source software used in this printer, visit www.hp.com/software/opensource.

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Printer views

Identify parts on the printer and buttons on the control panel.

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Printer front view

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Printer back view

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Control panel view

Printer front view

Identify the parts on the front of the printer.

Figure 1-1 Printer front view

Number Description

1 2-line backlit control panel

2 Front door release button (access to the toner cartridge)

3 Power on/o button

4 Tray 3 (optional)

5 Tray 2

6 Tray 1

7 Output bin extension

8 Output bin

Printer back view

Identify the parts on the back of the printer.

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Figure 1-2 Printer rear view

Number Description

1 USB port (for job storage and private printing)

NOTE: This port might be covered.

2 USB interface port

3 Ethernet port (network models only)

4 Power connection

5 Tray 3 (optional)

NOTE: Tray 3 extends when legal-size or A4-size paper is loaded.

6 Dust cover for Tray 2

NOTE: Dust cover ips up when legal-size or A4-size paper is loaded.

7 Serial number and product number label

8 Rear door (access for clearing jams)

Control panel view

Identify the buttons and lights on the printer control panel.

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Figure 1-3 Printer control panel

Number Item Description

1 Control panel display This screen displays menus and printer information.

2 Attention light (amber) This light blinks when the printer requires user attention.

3 Ready light (green) This light is on when the printer is ready to print. It blinks when the printer is receiving

print data.

8 OK button Press the OK button for the following actions:

Left arrow button

Back arrow button

Wireless button (wireless models only)

Right arrow button

Use this button to navigate through the menus or to decrease a value that appears on the display.

Use this button for the following actions:

● Exit the control panel menus.

● Scroll back to a previous menu in a sub-menu list.

● Scroll back to a previous menu item in a sub-menu list (without saving changes

to the menu item).

Use this button to access the wireless menu.

Use this button to navigate through the menus or to increase a value that appears on the display.

● Open the control panel menus.

● Open a sub-menu displayed on the control panel display.

● Select a menu item.

● Clear some errors.

● Begin a print job in response to a control-panel prompt (for example, when the

message Press [OK] to continue appears on the control panel display).

Cancel button

Press this button to cancel a print job or to exit the control panel menus.

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Printer specications

Review hardware, software, and printer environment specications.

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Technical specications

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Supported operating systems

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Mobile printing solutions

●

Printer dimensions

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Power consumption, electrical specications, and acoustic emissions

●

Operating environment range

IMPORTANT: The following specications are correct at the time of publication, but they are subject to change.

For current information, see www.hp.com/support/ljM304 or www.hp.com/support/ljM404.

Technical specications

Review the technical specications for the printer.

See www.hp.com/support/ljM304 or www.hp.com/support/ljM404 for current information.

Supported operating systems

The following information applies to the printer-specic Windows and HP print drivers for macOS and to the software installer.

Windows: The HP Software Installer installs either a V3 or V4 PCL 6 driver depending on the Windows operating system along with optional software when using the full software installer. See the software installation notes for more information.

macOS: Mac computers are supported with this printer. Download HP Easy Start either from 123.hp.com/

LaserJet or from the Printer Support page, and then use HP Easy Start to install the HP print driver. HP Easy Start

is not included in the HP Software Installer.

1. Go to 123.hp.com/LaserJet.

2. Follow the steps provided to download the printer software.

Linux: For information and print drivers for Linux, go to www.hp.com/go/linuxprinting.

UNIX: For information and print drivers for UNIX, go to www.hp.com/go/unixmodelscripts.

Table

1-1 Supported operating systems and print drivers

Operating system Print driver installed (from the software on the web)

Windows 7, 32-bit and 64-bit The HP PCL 6 (V3) printer-specic print driver is installed for this

operating system as part of the software installation.

Windows 8, 32-bit and 64-bit The HP PCL 6 (V3) printer-specic print driver is installed for this

operating system as part of the software installation.

Windows 8.1, 32-bit and 64-bit The HP PCL-6 (V4) printer-specic print driver is installed for this

operating system as part of the software installation.

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Table 1-1 Supported operating systems and print drivers (continued)

Operating system Print driver installed (from the software on the web)

Windows 10, 32-bit and 64-bit The HP PCL-6 (V4) printer-specic print driver is installed for this

Windows Server 2008 R2, 64-bit The HP PCL 6 (V3) printer-specic print driver is available for

Windows Server 2008 R2, SP1, 64-bit The HP PCL 6 (V3) printer-specic print driver is available for

Windows Server 2012 The HP PCL 6 (V3) printer-specic print driver is available for

Windows Server 2012 R2 The HP PCL 6 (V3) printer-specic print driver is available for

Windows Server 2016, 64-bit The HP PCL 6 (V3) printer-specic print driver is available for

macOS Sierra v10.12, macOS High Sierra v10.13, macOS Mojave v10.14

Windows 8 RT support is provided through Microsoft IN OS Version 4, 32-bit driver.

Windows 8.1 RT support is provided through Microsoft IN OS Version 4, 32-bit driver.

Microsoft retired mainstream support for Windows Server 2008 in January 2015. HP will continue to provide best eort support for the discontinued Server 2008 operating system.

operating system as part of the software installation.

download from the printer support website. Download the driver, and then use the Microsoft Add Printer tool to install it.

To install the print driver, download HP Easy Start from 123.hp.com/

LaserJet. Follow the steps provided to install the printer software

and print driver.

NOTE: For a current list of supported operating systems, go to www.hp.com/support/ljM304 or www.hp.com/ support/ljM404 for HP's all-inclusive help for the printer.

Table 1-2 Minimum system requirements

Windows 7, 8, 8.1, 10 macOS Sierra v10.12, macOS

● 32-bit or 64-bit

● 2 GB of available hard disk

space

● Microsoft Internet Explorer

● Internet connection

● USB port

Mobile printing solutions

HP oers multiple mobile and ePrint solutions to enable easy printing to an HP printer from a laptop, tablet, smartphone, or other mobile device.

To see the full list and to determine the best choice, go to www.hp.com/go/MobilePrinting.

High Sierra v10.13, macOS Mojave v10.14 Mobile devices, iOS, Android

● 2 GB of available hard disk

space

● Internet connection

Router connection not required

www.hp.com/go/mobileprinting

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● Bluetooth Low Energy

● HP Smart app for iOS and Android devices

● Google Cloud Print

AirPrint

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● Android Printing

● HP Roam

Printer dimensions

Make sure your printer environment is large enough to accommodate the printer.

Table 1-3 Dimensions for the M304, M305, M404, and M405 models

Measurement Printer fully closed Printer fully opened

1. Height 216 mm (8.5 in) 241 mm (9.5 in)

2. Depth 357 mm (14 in) 781 mm (30.8 in)

3. Width 381 mm (15 in) 381 mm (15 in)

Weight (with cartridges) 8.9 kg (19.6 lb) 8.9 kg (19.6 lb)

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Table 1-4 Dimensions for the optional 550-sheet tray

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Measurement Tray fully closed Tray fully open

1. Height 131 mm (5.1 in) 131 mm (5.1 in)

2. Depth 357 mm (14 in) 781 mm (30.8 in)

3. Width 381 mm (15 in) 381 mm (15 in)

Weight 3.7 kg (8.2 lb) 3.7 kg (8.2 lb)

Table 1-5 Dimensions for the printer with the optional 550-sheet tray

Measurement Printer fully closed Printer fully opened

1. Height 345 mm (13.6 in) 372 mm (14.6 in)

2. Depth 357 mm (14 in) 781 mm (30.8 in)

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Table 1-5 Dimensions for the printer with the optional 550-sheet tray (continued)

Measurement Printer fully closed Printer fully opened

3. Width 381 mm (15 in) 381 mm (15 in)

Weight (with cartridges) 12.6 kg (27.8 lb) 12.6 kg (27.8 lb)

Power consumption, electrical specications, and acoustic emissions

In order to operate properly, the printer must be in an environment that meets certain power specications.

For current information, see the support home page for your printer:www.hp.com/support/ljM304 or

www.hp.com/support/ljM404.

CAUTION: Power requirements are based on the country/region where the printer is sold. Do not convert

operating voltages. This will damage the printer and void the printer warranty.

Operating environment range

Review the recommended operating-environment specications for your printer.

Table 1-6 Operating environment specications

Environment Recommended Allowed

Temperature 17.5° to 25°C (63.5° to 77°F) 15° to 32.5°C (59° to 90.5°F)

Relative humidity 30% to 70% relative humidity (RH) 10% to 80% RH

Printer hardware setup and software installation

For basic setup instructions, see the Hardware Installation Guide that came with the printer. For additional instructions, go to HP support on the web.

Go to www.hp.com/support/ljM304 or www.hp.com/support/ljM404 for HP's all-inclusive help for the printer, which includes the following information:

● Install and congure

● Learn and use

● Solve problems

● Download software and rmware updates

● Join support forums

● Find warranty and regulatory information

● Find instructions about how to use the Microsoft Add Printer tool

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2 Paper trays

Discover how to load and use the paper trays, including how to load special items such as envelopes.

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Introduction

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Load paper to Tray 1

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Load paper to Tray 2

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Load paper to Tray 3

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Load and print envelopes

For more information:

HP's all-inclusive help for the printer includes the following information:

● Install and congure

● Learn and use

● Solve problems

● Download software and rmware updates

● Join support forums

● Find warranty and regulatory information

Introduction

Review the following information about the paper trays.

CAUTION: Do not extend more than one paper tray at a time.

Do not use paper tray as a step.

Keep hands out of paper trays when closing.

All trays must be closed when moving the printer.

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Load paper to Tray 1

Review the following information about loading paper to Tray 1.

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Introduction

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Load Paper Tray 1

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Tray 1 paper orientation

Introduction

The following information describes how to load paper into Tray 1.

Load Paper Tray 1

This tray holds up to 100 sheets of 75 g/m2 (20 lb) paper.

CAUTION: To avoid jams, never add or remove paper from Tray 1 during printing.

1. Open Tray 1 by grasping the handles on the left and right side of the tray and pulling down.

2. Slide out the tray extension.

3. For long paper, ip out the tray extension to support the paper.

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4. Press down on the tab on the right paper guide, and then spread the paper guides to the correct size.

5. Load the paper into the tray. Make sure that the paper ts under the tabs and below the maximumheight

indicators.

For information about how to orient the paper, see Tray 1 paper orientation on page 16.

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6. Press down on the tab on the right paper guide, and then adjust the paper guides so that they lightly touch

the paper stack but do not bend the paper.

7. At the computer, begin the printing process from the software application. Make sure that the driver is set

to the correct paper type and size for the paper being printed from the tray.

Tray 1 paper orientation

When using paper that requires a specic orientation, load it according to the information in the following table.

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Table 2-1 Tray 1 paper orientation

123

Paper type Output How to load paper

Letterhead or preprinted 1-sided printing Face-up

Top edge leading into the printer

Letterhead or preprinted 2-sided printing Face-down

Top edge leading into the printer

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Load paper to Tray 2

Review the following information about loading paper to Tray 2.

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Introduction

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Load Paper Tray 2

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Tray 2 paper orientation

Introduction

The following information describes how to load paper into Tray 2.

Load Paper Tray 2

This tray holds up to 250 sheets of 75 g/m2 (20 lb) paper.

CAUTION: Do not print envelopes, labels, or unsupported sizes of paper from Tray 2. Print these types of paper

only from Tray 1.

1. Pull the tray out and lift up slightly to remove it completely from the printer.

NOTE: Do not open this tray while it is in use.

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2. Adjust the paper-width guides by squeezing the adjustment latch on the left guide and sliding the guides to

A4 / A5 B5

8.5

the size of the paper being used.

3. Adjust the paper-length guide by squeezing the adjustment latch and sliding the guides to the size of the

paper being used.

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4. Load the paper into the tray. For information about how to orient the paper, see Tray 2 paper orientation

222

on page 20.

NOTE: Do not adjust the paper guides tightly against the paper stack. Adjust them to the indentations or

markings in the tray.

NOTE: To prevent jams, adjust the paper guides to the correct size and do not overll the tray. Be sure

that the top of the stack is below the tray full indicators, as shown in the enlargement in the illustration.

NOTE: If the tray is not adjusted correctly, an error message might display during printing or the paper

might jam.

5. Slide the tray completely into the printer.

6. At the computer, begin the printing process from the software application. Make sure that the driver is set

to the correct paper type and size for the paper being printed from the tray.

Tray 2 paper orientation

When using paper that requires a specic orientation, load it according to the information in the following table.

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