HP LASERJET PRO M125A User Manual
LASERJET PRO MFP
User Guide
M125-126 M125-126 M127-128 M127-128
HP LaserJet Pro MFP M125, M126, M127,
M128
User Guide
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Table of contents
1 Product introduction ..................................................................................................................................... 1
Product comparison .............................................................................................................................................. 2
Product views ........................................................................................................................................................ 4
Product front view ............................................................................................................................... 4
Product back view ............................................................................................................................... 5
Control panel overview .......................................................................................................................................... 6
M125a, M125r, M125ra, M126a .......................................................................................................... 6
M125nw, M125rnw, M126nw .............................................................................................................. 7
M127fn, M128fn, M127fp, M128fp ..................................................................................................... 8
M127fw and M128fw ........................................................................................................................... 9
Control-panel Home screen (touchscreen only) .............................................................................. 10
2 Paper trays ................................................................................................................................................. 13
Supported paper sizes and types ........................................................................................................................ 14
Supported paper sizes ...................................................................................................................... 14
Supported paper types ..................................................................................................................... 15
Load the input tray .............................................................................................................................................. 16
Tray adjustment for small paper sizes ............................................................................................. 18
3 Print ........................................................................................................................................................... 21
Print tasks (Windows) .......................................................................................................................................... 22
How to print (Windows) ..................................................................................................................... 22
Manually print on both sides (Windows) .......................................................................................... 22
Print multiple pages per sheet (Windows) ....................................................................................... 25
Select the paper type (Windows) ...................................................................................................... 27
Additional printing information ........................................................................................................ 28
Print tasks (Mac OS X) .......................................................................................................................................... 30
How to print (Mac OS X) ..................................................................................................................... 30
Manually print on both sides (Mac OS X) .......................................................................................... 30
Print multiple pages per sheet (Mac OS X) ....................................................................................... 31
Select the paper type (Mac OS X) ...................................................................................................... 31
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Additional printing information ........................................................................................................ 31
Web-based printing ............................................................................................................................................. 33
HP ePrint ............................................................................................................................................ 33
HP ePrint software ............................................................................................................................ 33
AirPrint ............................................................................................................................................... 34
Set up HP Wireless Direct Printing ...................................................................................................................... 35
4 Copy ........................................................................................................................................................... 37
Make a copy ......................................................................................................................................................... 38
Copy on both sides (duplex) ................................................................................................................................ 39
Optimize copy quality .......................................................................................................................................... 40
Adjust the lightness or darkness for copies (LED control panel only) ............................................................... 41
Reduce or enlarge copies (LED control panel only) ............................................................................................ 42
5 Scan ........................................................................................................................................................... 43
Scan by using the HP Scan software (Windows) ................................................................................................. 43
Scan by using the HP Scan software (Mac OS X) ................................................................................................. 44
6 Fax ............................................................................................................................................................. 45
Connect and configure the product for fax ......................................................................................................... 46
Connect the product .......................................................................................................................... 46
Configure the product ....................................................................................................................... 47
Configure fax time, date, and header ............................................................................. 47
Control panel ................................................................................................ 47
HP Fax Setup Wizard (Windows) .................................................................. 48
Configure for stand-alone fax ........................................................................................ 48
Configure for an answering machine ............................................................................. 50
Configure for an extension phone .................................................................................. 50
Install the HP Fax software (Windows, optional) ............................................................................. 52
Send a fax ............................................................................................................................................................ 53
Send a fax by dialing manually from the product control panel ...................................................... 53
Send a fax using the HP software (Windows) ................................................................................... 54
Create, edit, and delete speed-dial entries ......................................................................................................... 55
Create and edit speed-dial entries .................................................................................................... 55
Delete speed-dial entries .................................................................................................................. 55
7 Manage the product ..................................................................................................................................... 57
Change the product connection type (Windows) ................................................................................................ 58
Use HP Web Services applications (touchscreen models only) .......................................................................... 59
HP Device Toolbox (Windows) ............................................................................................................................. 60
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HP Utility for Mac OS X ......................................................................................................................................... 62
Open the HP Utility ............................................................................................................................ 62
HP Utility features ............................................................................................................................. 62
Product security features .................................................................................................................................... 64
Set or change the product password ................................................................................................ 64
Lock the product ............................................................................................................................... 65
Economy settings ................................................................................................................................................ 66
Print with EconoMode ....................................................................................................................... 66
Configure the Sleep/Auto Off After setting ...................................................................................... 66
A Cartridge is low or Cartridge is very low message displays on the product control panel ............................. 68
Enable or disable the Very Low settings .......................................................................................... 68
Replace the toner cartridge ................................................................................................................................. 70
8 Solve problems ........................................................................................................................................... 73
Control panel help system (touchscreen models only) ...................................................................................... 74
Interpret control-panel light patterns (LED model only) ................................................................................... 75
Print information pages ...................................................................................................................................... 77
Configuration page ............................................................................................................................ 77
Supplies status page ......................................................................................................................... 77
Restore the factory-set defaults ........................................................................................................................ 79
Solve paper feed or jam problems ...................................................................................................................... 80
The product does not pick up paper ................................................................................................. 80
The product picks up multiple sheets of paper ................................................................................ 80
Frequent or recurring paper jams ..................................................................................................... 80
Prevent paper jams ........................................................................................................................... 82
Clear jams from the input tray ............................................................................................................................ 83
Clear jams in the toner-cartridge area ................................................................................................................ 86
Clear jams in the output bin ................................................................................................................................ 89
Clear jams in the document feeder ..................................................................................................................... 92
Improve print quality ........................................................................................................................................... 94
Print from a different software program ......................................................................................... 94
Set the paper-type setting for the print job ..................................................................................... 94
Check the paper-type setting (Windows) ....................................................................... 94
Check the paper-type setting (Mac OS X) ....................................................................... 94
Check the toner-cartridge status ...................................................................................................... 95
Print a cleaning page ......................................................................................................................... 95
Inspect the toner cartridge for damage ........................................................................................... 96
Check the paper and printing environment ...................................................................................... 96
Use paper that meets HP specifications ........................................................................ 96
Check the product environment ..................................................................................... 97
Check the EconoMode settings ......................................................................................................... 97
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Improve copy and scan quality ............................................................................................................................ 98
Check the scanner glass for dirt and smudges ................................................................................. 98
Check the paper settings .................................................................................................................. 98
Optimize for text or pictures ............................................................................................................. 99
Edge-to-edge copying ...................................................................................................................... 99
Clean the pickup rollers and separation pad in the document feeder ........................................... 100
Improve fax image quality ................................................................................................................................ 101
Check the scanner glass for dirt or smudges ................................................................................. 101
Check the send-fax resolution setting ........................................................................................... 101
Check the lightness/darkness setting ............................................................................................ 102
Check the Error Correction setting ................................................................................................. 102
Check the Fit-to-Page setting ......................................................................................................... 103
Clean the pickup rollers and separation pad in the document feeder ........................................... 103
Send to a different fax machine ..................................................................................................... 104
Check the sender's fax machine ..................................................................................................... 104
Solve wired network problems ......................................................................................................................... 105
Poor physical connection ................................................................................................................ 105
The computer is using the incorrect IP address for the product ................................................... 105
The computer is unable to communicate with the product ........................................................... 105
The product is using incorrect link and duplex settings for the network ...................................... 106
New software programs might be causing compatibility problems ............................................. 106
The computer or workstation might be set up incorrectly ............................................................ 106
The product is disabled, or other network settings are incorrect ................................................. 106
Solve wireless network problems ..................................................................................................................... 107
Wireless connectivity checklist ....................................................................................................... 107
The product does not print after the wireless configuration completes ...................................... 108
The product does not print, and the computer has a third-party firewall installed ..................... 108
The wireless connection does not work after moving the wireless router or product ................. 108
Cannot connect more computers to the wireless product ............................................................. 108
The wireless product loses communication when connected to a VPN ........................................ 108
The network does not appear in the wireless networks list .......................................................... 108
The wireless network is not functioning ........................................................................................ 109
Perform a wireless network diagnostic test .................................................................................. 109
Reduce interference on a wireless network ................................................................................... 109
Solve fax problems ............................................................................................................................................ 111
Check the hardware setup .............................................................................................................. 111
Faxes are sending slowly ................................................................................................................ 112
Fax quality is poor ........................................................................................................................... 113
Fax cuts off or prints on two pages ................................................................................................ 114
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9 Parts, supplies, and accessories .................................................................................................................. 115
Order parts, accessories, and supplies ............................................................................................................. 116
Customer self-repair parts ................................................................................................................................ 116
Accessories ........................................................................................................................................................ 116
Index ........................................................................................................................................................... 117
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1 Product introduction
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Product comparison
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Product views
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Control panel overview
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Solve problems.
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Download software updates.
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Product comparison
M125a, M125r,
Paper handling Input tray (150-
Supported
operating
systems
sheet capacity)
Standard output
bin (100-sheet
capacity)
Short-paper
extender tool
Windows XP, 32bit
Windows Vista,
32-bit and 64-bit
Windows 7, 32-bit
and 64-bit
Windows 8, 32-bit
and 64-bit
Windows 2003
Server (32-bit and
64-bit), print and
scan drivers only
M125ra, M126a
M125nw,
M125rnw,
M126nw
M127fn, M128fn M127fp, M128fp M127fw, M128fw
Windows 2008
Server (32-bit and
64-bit), print and
scan drivers only
Windows 2012
Server, print and
scan drivers only
Mac OS X v10.6.8
or later
Supported print drivers
The HP PCLmS print driver is included on
the in-box CD as the default print driver.
Connectivity Hi-Speed USB 2.0
10/100/1000
Ethernet LAN
connection
Wireless network
connection
Memory 128 MB RAM
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M125a, M125r,
M125ra, M126a
M125nw,
M125rnw,
M126nw
M127fn, M128fn M127fp, M128fp M127fw, M128fw
Control-panel
display
Print Prints 20 pages
Copy Flatbed scanner
Scan Scan resolution up
2-line LCD
Color graphical
touchscreen
2-digit LED
per minute (ppm)
on A4-size paper
and 21 ppm on
Letter-size paper
supports paper up
to A4 or Lettersize
Document feeder
Copy resolution is
300 dots per inch
(dpi)
to 1200 dpi
Scans in color
Fax V.34 with two
RJ-11 fax ports
Telephone
handset
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Product views
Product front view
1 2
3
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1 Output bin
2 Scanner
3 Power on/off button
4 Control panel (tilts up for easier viewing and type varies by model)
5 Input tray
6
6 Document feeder
7 Short-paper extender tool
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Product back view
1
2
3
4
5
6
1 Slot for cable-type security lock
2 Hi-Speed USB 2.0
3 Ethernet port
4 Power connection
5 Fax "line in" port for attaching the fax phone line to the product
6 Telephone "line out" port for attaching an extension phone, answering machine, or other device
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Control panel overview
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M125a, M125r, M125ra, M126a
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M125nw, M125rnw, M126nw
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M127fn, M128fn, M127fp, M128fp
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M127fw and M128fw
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Control-panel Home screen (touchscreen only)
M125a, M125r, M125ra, M126a
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1
6
7
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1 LED display screen Displays the number of copies, the level of darkness for copies, and the percentage of copysize
2 Up and down arrows Increases or decreases the number of copies, the level of darkness for copies, or the percentage
reduction or enlargement. It also shows error codes that alert you of problems that require
attention.
of copy-size reduction or enlargement.
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Number of copies: Press the buttons for less than one second to increase or decrease by 1
increment. Press the buttons for one second or longer to increase or decrease by 10
increments.
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Level of darkness for copies: Press the buttons for less than one second to increase or
decrease by 1 increment. Press the buttons for one second or longer to increase or decrease
to the maximum or minimum value.
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Percentage of copy-size reduction or enlargement: Press the buttons for less than one
second to increase or decrease by 10% increments. Press the buttons for one second or
longer to increase or decrease by 100% increments.
3 Reduce/Enlarge copy light Indicates the copy-size reduction or enlargement feature is active.
4 Darker/Lighter copy light Indicates the copy-darkness feature is active.
5 Number Of Copies light Indicates the number-of-copies feature is active.
6 Setup button Scrolls between the copy settings for number of copies, darkness, and copy size for each job. The
default option is the number of copies. To change the default settings for all jobs, scroll to the
setting and then press and hold the button for 3 seconds. When the light is blinking, adjust the
setting. Press this button again to save the setting.
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7 Start Copy button Starts a copy job.
8 Cancel button Cancels the current job, or clears the last setting you made. When the product is in the Ready
9 Toner-level status light Indicates the level of toner in the print cartridge is low.
10 Attention light Indicates a problem with the product.
11 Ready light Indicates the product is ready or is processing a job.
state, press this button to reset the copy settings to the default values.
M125nw, M125rnw, M126nw
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2 5
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6
13
7
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1 Wireless button Enable/Disable wireless
2 Setup button Opens the Setup menu
3 Left arrow button Moves the cursor to the left or scrolls through menu options
4 OK button Confirms a setting or confirms an action to proceed
5 Right arrow button Moves the cursor to the right or scrolls through menu options
6 Power on/off button Turns the product on or off
7 Cancel button Clears settings, cancels the current job, or exits the current menu
8 Copy Settings button Opens the Copy Settings menu
9 Lighter/Darker button Adjusts the darkness setting for the current copy job
10 Number of Copies button Sets the number of copies
11 Back button Returns to the previous screen
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9
8
12 Start Copy button Starts a copy job
13 ePrint button Opens the Web Services menu
M127fn, M128fn, M127fp, M128fp
1
2 5
15
14
1 Start Fax button Starts a fax job
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7
10
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9
8
2 Setup button Opens the Setup menu
3 Left arrow button Moves the cursor to the left or scrolls through menu options
4 OK button Confirms a setting or an action to proceed
5 Right arrow button Moves the cursor to the right or scrolls through menu options
6 Power on/off button Turns the product on or off
7 Cancel button Clears settings, cancels the current job, or exits the current menu
8 Copy Settings button Opens the Copy Settings menu
9 Lighter/Darker button Adjusts the darkness setting for the current copy job
10 Number of Copies button Sets the number of copies
11 Back button Returns to the previous screen
12 Start Copy button Starts a copy job
13 ePrint button Opens the Web Services menu
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14 Numeric keypad Use the keypad to enter fax numbers or select menu options
15 Fax Redial button Recalls the fax number used for the previous fax job
M127fw and M128fw
1
9
8
2
3
7
4
6
1 Touchscreen display Provides access to the product features and indicates the current status of the product
2 Help button and light Provides access to the control-panel help system
5
3 Power on/off button Turns the product on or off
4 Right arrow button Moves the cursor to the right or moves the display to the next screen
NOTE: This button illuminates only when the current screen can use this feature.
5 Cancel button Clears settings, cancels the current job, or exits the current screen
NOTE: This button illuminates only when the current screen can use this feature.
6 Back button and light Returns to the previous screen
NOTE: This button illuminates only when the current screen can use this feature.
7 Left arrow button Moves the cursor to the left or moves the display to the previous screen
NOTE: This button illuminates only when the current screen can use this feature.
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8 Home button and light Provides access to the Home screen
9 Wireless light Indicates the wireless network is enabled. The light blinks while the product is establishing a
connection to the wireless network.
Control-panel Home screen (touchscreen only)
The Home screen provides access to the product features, and it indicates the product status.
NOTE: Depending on the product configuration, the features on the Home screen can vary. The layout
might also be reversed for some languages.
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2
3
4
5 6
7
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1 HP Web Services button Provides quick access to HP Web Services features, including HP ePrint
2 Setup button Opens the Setup menu
3 Wireless button Provides access to the Wireless menu and wireless status information
NOTE: When you are connected to a wireless network, this icon changes to a set of signal
strength bars.
4 Network button Provides access to network settings and information
NOTE: This button displays only when the product is connected to a network.
5 Information button Provides product status information
6 Supplies button Provides information about supplies status
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7 Apps button Provides access to the Apps menu to print directly from select Web applications
8 Product status Provides information about the overall product status
9 Fax button Provides access to the fax feature
10 Copy button Provides access to the copy feature
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2 Paper trays
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Supported paper sizes and types
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Load the input tray
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Go to
support/ljMFPM127series, or www.hp.com/support/ljMFPM128series for HP's all-inclusive help for your
product:
●
Solve problems.
●
Download software updates.
●
Join support forums.
●
Find warranty and regulatory information.
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Supported paper sizes and types
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Supported paper sizes
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Supported paper types
Supported paper sizes
NOTE: To obtain the best results, select the correct paper size and type in the print driver before printing.
Size Dimensions
Letter 216 x 279 mm (8.5 x 11 in)
Legal 216 x 356 mm (8.5 x 14 in)
A4 210 x 297 mm (8.3 x 11.7 in)
A5 148 x 210 mm (5.8 x 8.3 in)
A6 105 x 148 mm (4.1 x 5.8 in)
B5 (JIS) 182 x 257 mm (7.2 x 10.1 in)
Executive 184 x 267 mm (7.3 x 10.5 in)
Postcard (JIS) 100 x 148 mm (3.9 x 5.8 in)
Double Postcard (JIS) 200 x 148 mm (7.9 x 5.8 in)
16K 184 x 260 mm (7.2 x 10.3 in)
16K 195 x 270 mm (7.7 x 10.6 in)
16K 197 x 273 mm (7.8 x 10.8 in)
8.5 x 13 216 x 330 mm (8.5 x 13 in)
Envelope #10 105 x 241 mm (4.1 x 9.5 in)
Envelope Monarch 98 x 191 mm (3.9 x 7.5 in)
Envelope B5 176 x 250 mm (6.9 x 9.8 in)
Envelope C5 162 x 229 mm (6.4 x 9 in)
Envelope DL 110 x 220 mm (4.3 x 8.7 in)
Custom 76 x 127 mm to 216 x 356 mm (3 x 5 in to 8.5 x 14 in)
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Supported paper types
NOTE: To obtain the best results, select the correct paper size and type in the print driver before printing.
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Plain
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HP EcoSMART Lite
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Light 60–74g
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Midweight 96–110g
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Heavy 111–130g
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Extra Heavy 131–175g
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Monochrome Laser Transparency
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Labels
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Letterhead
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Preprinted
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Prepunched
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Colored
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Rough
Bond
Recycled
Envelope
Vellum
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Load the input tray
NOTE: When you add new paper, make sure that you remove all of the paper from the input tray and
straighten the stack. Do not fan the paper. This reduces jams by preventing multiple sheets of paper from
feeding through the product at one time.
1. Load the paper face-up with the top forward in
the input tray.
The orientation of the paper in the tray varies
depending on the type of print job. For additional
information, see
orientation on page 17.
2. Adjust the paper guides until they are snug
against the paper.
Table 2-1 Input tray paper
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Table 2-1 Input tray paper orientation
Paper type Duplex mode How to load paper
Preprinted or letterhead 1–sided printing or 2–sided printing Face-up
Top edge leading into the product
Prepunched 1–sided printing or 2–sided printing Face-up
Holes toward the left side of the product
Envelopes 1-sided printing Face-up
Top edge toward the right of the tray, postage end entering
the product last
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Tray adjustment for small paper sizes
To print on paper shorter than 185 mm (7.3 in), use the short-paper extender to modify the input tray.
1. Remove the short-paper extender tool from the
storage slot on the right side of the input area.
2. Attach the tool to the paper length guide on the
input tray.
3. Load the paper into the tray, and then adjust the
paper guides until they are snug against the
paper.
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4. Push the paper into the product until it stops, and
then push the paper length guide in so the
extender tool supports the paper.
5. When finished printing on short paper, remove
the short-paper extender tool from the input
tray, and then place it in the storage slot.
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