Samsung SL-C430W Manual

User’s Guide

C43x series

C43xW series

BASICIC

This guide provides information concerning the installation, basic operation and troubleshooting on windows.

ADVANCED

This guide provides information about the installation, advanced configuration, operation and troubleshooting on various OSenvironments.

Some features may notbeavailable depending on models or countries.

BASIC

			1.	Introduction
			Key benefits		4
			Features by model		6
			Useful to know		9
			About this user’s guide		10
			Safety information		11
			Machine overview		17
			Control panel overview		20
			Turning on the machine		22
			Installing the driver locally		23
			Reinstalling the driver		25
			2. Learning the Basic Usage
			Media and tray		27
			Basic printing		35
			3.	Maintenance
			Ordering supplies and accessories		41
			Available supplies		42

Available maintenance parts	43
Storing the toner cartridge	44
Redistributing toner	46
Replacing the toner cartridge	48
Replacing the waste toner container	50
Replacing the imaging unit	52
Cleaning the machine	54
Tips for moving & storing your machine	56

4. Troubleshooting
Tips for avoiding paper jams	58
Clearing paper jams	59
Understanding the status LED	62

5. Appendix

Specifications	67
Regulatory information	75
Copyright	85

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1. Introduction

This chapter provides information you need to know before using the machine.

•	Key benefits	4
•	Features by model	6
•	Useful to know	9
• About this user’s guide		10
•	Safety information	11
•	Machine overview	17
•	Control panel overview	20
• Turning on the machine		22
• Installing the driver locally		23
•	Reinstalling the driver	25

Key benefits

Environmentally friendly		Convenience

•To save toner and paper, this machine supports the Eco feature (see "Easy Eco Driver" on page 154).

•To save paper, you can print multiple pages on a single sheet of paper (see "Using advanced print features" on page 139).

•To save paper, you can print on both sides of the paper (manual doublesided printing) (see "Using advanced print features" on page 139).

•To save electricity, this machine automatically conserves electricity by substantially reducing power consumption when not in use.

•We recommend using recycled paper for saving energy.

Fast high resolution printing

•You can print in a full range of colors using cyan, magenta, yellow, and black.

•You can print with a resolution of up to 2,400 x 600 dpi effective output (600 x 600 x 2 bit).

•Fast, on-demand printing.

•Simply touch your cell phone on the NFC tag on your printer and get the print job done (see "Using the NFC feature" on page 124).

•You can print on the go from your smartphone or computer using Samsung Cloud Print apps (see "Samsung Cloud Print" on page 131).

•You can print on the go from your smartphone or computer using Google Cloud Print enabled apps (see "Google Cloud Print™" on page 133).

•Easy Capture Manager allows you to easily edit and print whatever you captured using the Print Screen key on the keyboard (see "Easy Capture Manager" on page 152).

•Samsung Easy Printer Manager and Samsung Printer Status are a program that monitors and informs you of the machine’s status and allows you to customize the machine’s settings (see "Using Samsung Easy Printer Manager" on page 161 or "Using Samsung Printer Status" on page 163).

•Smart Update allows you to check for the latest software and install the latest version during the printer driver installation process. This is available only for Windows OS users.

•If you have Internet access, you can get help, support application, machine drivers, manuals, and order information from the Samsung website, www.samsung.com > find your product > Support or Downloads.

Key benefits

Wide range of functionality and application support

•Supports various paper sizes (see "Print media specifications" on page 69).

•Print watermark: You can customize your documents with words, such as “CONFIDENTIAL” (see "Using advanced print features" on page 139).

•Print posters: The text and pictures of each page of your document are magnified and printed across the multiple sheets of paper and can then be taped together to form a poster (see "Using advanced print features" on page 139).

•You can print in various operating systems (see "System requirements" on page 72).

•Your machine is equipped with a USB interface and/or a network interface.

Supports various wireless network setting method

•Using the WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup™) button

-You can easily connect to a wireless network using the WPS button on the machine and the access point (a wireless router).

•Using the USB cable or a network cable

-You can connect and set various wireless network settings using a USB cable or a network cable.

•Using the Wi-Fi Direct

-You can conveniently print from your mobile device using the Wi-Fi or Wi-Fi Direct feature.

See "Introducing wireless set up methods" on page 106.

Features by model

Some features and optional goods may not be available depending on model or country.

Operating System

Operating System	C43x series	C43xW series
Windows	●	●
Mac	●	●
Linux	●	●

(●: Supported)

Features by model

Software

You can install the printer driver and software when you insert the software CD into your CD-ROM drive.

For Windows, select the printer driver and software in the Select Software to Install window.

Software	C43x series	C43xW series
SPL printer driver	●	●
XPS printer drivera	●	●
Samsung Easy Color Managera	●	●
Samsung Easy Printer Manager	●	●
Samsung Printer Center	●	●
Samsung Printer Status	●	●
Eco Driver Packb	●	●
Samsung Stylish Driver Packc	●	●
SyncThru™ Web Service		●

a.Download the software from the Samsung website and install it: (http://www.samsung.com > find your product > Support or Downloads). Before installing, check whether your computer’s OS support the software.

b.To use the Easy Eco Driver features, the Eco Driver Pack must be installed.

c.The printer driver includes a user interface that is optimized for touchscreens. To use this UI, click Samsung Printer Center > Device Options and then select Stylish User Interface (see "Using Samsung Printer Center" on page 155).

(●: Supported, Blank: Not supported)

Features by model

Variety feature

Features	C43x series	C43xW series
Hi-Speed USB 2.0	●	●
Network Interface Ethernet 10/100 Base TX wired LAN		●
Network Interface 802.11b/g/n wireless LANa		●
IPv6		●
NFC (Near Field Communication) printing		●
Mopria™		●
AirPrint		●
Samaung Cloud Print		●
Google Cloud Print™		●
Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ (WPS)		●
Eco printing (Easy Eco Driver)b	●	●
Manual duplex (2-sided) printingc	●	●

a.Depending on your country, wireless LAN card may not be available. For some countries, only 802.11 b/g can be applied. Contact your local Samsung dealer or the retailer where you bought your machine.

b.Setting the ECO settings is available from the windows driver.

c.Available for Windows OS users only.

(●: Supported, Blank: Not supported)

Useful to know

Where can I download the machine’s driver?

•Visit www.samsung.com/printer to download the latest machine’s driver, and install it on your system.

Where can I purchase accessories or supplies?

•Inquire at a Samsung distributor or your retailer.

•Visit www.samsung.com/supplies. Select your country/region to view product service information.

The status LED flashes or remains constantly on.

•Turn the product off and on again.

•Check the meanings of LED indications in this manual and troubleshoot accordingly (see "Understanding the status LED" on page 62).

A paper jam has occurred.

•Open and close the cover (see "Front view" on page 18).

•Check the instructions on removing jammed paper in this manual and troubleshoot accordingly (see "Clearing paper jams" on page 59).

Printouts are blurry.

•The toner level might be low or uneven. Shake the toner cartridge.

•Try a different print quality setting.

•Replace the toner cartridge.

The machine does not print.

•Open the print queue list and remove the document from the list (see "Canceling a print job" on page 36).

•Remove the driver and install it again (see "Installing the driver locally" on page 23).

•Select your machine as your default machine in your Windows.

About this user’s guide

This user's guide provides information for your basic understanding of the machine as well as detailed steps to explain machine usage.

•Do not discard this manual, and keep it for future reference.

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General icons

• Read the safety information before using the machine.	Icon	Text	Description
• If you have a problem using the machine, refer to the troubleshooting
		Caution	Gives users information to protect the machine from
chapter.
			possible mechanical damage or malfunction.

•Terms used in this user’s guide are explained in the glossary chapter.

	• All illustrations in this user’s guide may differ from your machine depending	Warning	Used to alert users to the possibility of personal injury.
	on its options or model you purchased.
			Provides additional information or detailed
	• The screenshots in this user's guide may differ from your machine	Note
			specification of the machine function and feature.
	depending on the machine’s firmware/driver version.

•The procedures in this user’s guide are mainly based on Windows 7.

Conventions

Some terms in this guide are used interchangeably, as below:

•Document is synonymous with original.

•Paper is synonymous with media, or print media.

•Machine refers to printer or MFP.

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Safety information

These warnings and precautions are included to prevent injury to you and others, and to prevent any potential damage to your machine. Be sure to read and understand all of these instructions before using the machine. After reading this section, keep it in a safe place for future reference.

Important safety symbols

Explanation of all icons and signs used in this chapter

Warning

Hazards or unsafe practices that may result in severe personal injury or death.

Caution

Hazards or unsafe practices that may result in minor personal injury or property damage.

Do not attempt.

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Operating environment

Warning

Do not use if the power cord is damaged or if the electrical outlet is not grounded.

This could result in electric shock or fire.

Do not place anything on top of the machine (water, small metal or heavy objects, candles, lit cigarettes, etc.).

This could result in electric shock or fire.

• If the machine gets overheated, it releases smoke, makes strange noises, or generates an odd odor, immediately turn off the power switch and unplug the machine.

•The user should be able to access the power outlet in case of emergencies that might require the user to pull the plug out.

This could result in electric shock or fire.

Do not bend, or place heavy objects on the power cord.

Stepping on or allowing the power cord to be crushed by a heavy object could result in electric shock or fire.

Do not remove the plug by pulling on the cord; do not handle the plug with wet hands.

This could result in electric shock or fire.

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Safety information

Caution

During an electrical storm or for a period of non-operation, remove the power plug from the electrical outlet.

This could result in electric shock or fire.

Be careful, the paper output area is hot.

Burns could occur.

If the machine has been dropped, or if the cabinet appears damaged, unplug the machine from all interface connections and request assistance from qualified service personnel.

Otherwise, this could result in electric shock or fire.

If the machine does not operate properly after these instructions have been followed, unplug the machine from all interface connections and request assistance from qualified service personnel.

Otherwise, this could result in electric shock or fire.

If the plug does not easily enter the electrical outlet, do not attempt to force it in.

Call an electrician to change the electrical outlet, or this could result in electric shock.

Do not allow pets to chew on the AC power, telephone or PC interface cords.

This could result in electric shock or fire and/or injury to your pet.

5

Operating method

Caution

Do not forcefully pull the paper out during printing.

It can cause damage to the machine.

Be careful not to put your hand between the machine and paper tray.

You may get injured.

Be careful when replacing paper or removing jammed paper.

New paper has sharp edges and can cause painful cuts.

When printing large quantities, the bottom part of the paper output area may get hot. Do not allow children to touch.

Burns can occur.

When removing jammed paper, do not use tweezers or sharp metal objects.

It can damage the machine.

Do not allow too many papers to stack up in the paper output tray. It can damage the machine.

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Safety information

Do not block or push objects into the ventilation opening.

This could result in elevated component temperatures which can cause damage or fire.

Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.

This machine's power reception device is the power cord.

To switch off the power supply, remove the power cord from the electrical outlet.

Installation / Moving

Warning

Do not place the machine in an area with dust, humidity, or water leaks.

This could result in electric shock or fire.

Place the machine in the environment where it meets the operating temperature and humidity specification.

Do not use the machine when it is below freezing temperature or has recently been moved from a location below freezing temperature. Doing so may damage the machine. Only operate the machine when the internal temperature of the machine is within the operating temperature and humidity specifications.

Otherwise, quality problems can occur and cause damage to the machine.

See "General specifications" on page 67.

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Safety information

Caution

Before moving the machine, turn the power off and disconnect all cords. The information below are only suggestions based on the units weight.

If you have a medical condition that prevents you from lifting, do not lift the machine. Ask for help, and always use the appropriate amount of people to lift the device safety.

Then lift the machine:

•If the machine weighs under 20 kg (44.09 lbs), lift with 1 person.

•If the machine weighs 20 kg (44.09 lbs) - 40kg (88.18 lbs), lift with 2 people.

•If the machine weighs more than 40 kg (88.18 lbs), lift with 4 or more people.

The machine could fall, causing injury or machine damage.

Choose a flat surface with enough space for ventilation to place the machine. Also consider the space required to open the cover and trays.

The place should be well-ventilated and be far from direct light, heat, and humidity.

When using the machine for a long period of time or printing a large number of pages in a non-ventilated space, it could pollute the air and be harmful to your health. Place the machine in a wellventilated space or open a window to circulate the air periodically.

Do not place the machine on an unstable surface.

The machine could fall, causing injury or machine damage.

Use only No.26 AWGa or larger, telephone line cord, if necessary.

Otherwise, it can cause damage to the machine.

Make sure you plug the power cord into a grounded electrical outlet.

Otherwise, this could result in electric shock or fire.

Use the power cord supplied with your machine for safe operation. If you are using a cord which is longer than 2 meters (6 feet) with a 110V machine, then the gauge should be 16 AWG or larger.

Otherwise, it can cause damage to the machine, and could result in electric shock or fire.

Do not put a cover over the machine or place it in an airtight location, such as a closet.

If the machine is not well-ventilated, this could result in fire.

Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords.

This can diminish performance, and could result in electric shock or fire.

The machine should be connected to

the power level which is specified on the label.

If you are unsure and want to check the power level you are using, contact the electrical utility company.

a. AWG: American Wire Gauge

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Safety information

7

Maintenance / Checking

Caution

Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning the inside of the machine. Do not clean the machine with benzene, paint thinner or alcohol; do not spray water directly into the machine.

This could result in electric shock or fire.

When you are working inside the machine replacing consumables or cleaning the inside, do not operate the machine.

You could get injured.

Keep cleaning consumables away from children.

Children could get hurt.

Do not disassemble, repair or rebuild the machine by yourself.

It can damage the machine. Call a certified technician when the machine needs repairing.

To clean and operate the machine, strictly follow the user's guide provided with the machine.

Otherwise, you could damage the machine.

Keep the power cable and the contact surface of the plug clean from dust or water.

Otherwise, this could result in electric shock or fire.

• Do not remove any covers or guards that are fastened with screws.

•Fuser units should only be repaired by a certified service technician. Repair by non-certified technicians could result in fire or electric shock.

•The machine should only be repaired by a Samsung service technician.

Supply usage

Caution

Do not disassemble the toner cartridge.

Toner dust can be dangerous if inhaled or ingested.

Do not burn any of the consumables such as toner cartridge or fuser unit.

This could cause an explosion or uncontrollable fire.

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Safety information

When storing consumables such as toner cartridges, keep them away from children.

Toner dust can be dangerous if inhaled or ingested.

Using recycled consumables, such as toner, can cause damage to the machine.

In case of damage due to the use of recycled consumables, a service fee will be charged.

For consumables that contain toner dust (toner cartridge, waste toner bottle, imaging unit, etc.) follow the instructions below.

•When disposing of the consumables, follow the instructions for disposal. Refer to the reseller for disposal instructions.

•Do not wash the consumables.

•For a waste toner bottle, do not reuse it after emptying the bottle.

If you do not follow the instructions above, it may cause machine malfunction and environmental pollution. The warranty does not cover damages caused by a user's carelessness.

When toner gets on your clothing, do not use hot water to wash it.

Hot water sets toner into fabric. Use cold water.

When changing the toner cartridge or removing jammed paper, be careful not to let toner dust touch your body or clothes.

Toner dust can be dangerous if inhaled or ingested.

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Machine overview

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Components

The actual component may differ from the illustration below. Some components may change depending on the configuration.

Machine

Quick installation guide

Power cord

Software CDa

Misc. accessoriesb

a.The software CD contains the print drivers, user’s guide, and software applications.

b.Miscellaneous accessories included with your machine may vary by country of purchase and specific model.

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Machine overview

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Front view

• This illustration may differ from your machine depending on its model.

•Some features and optional goods may not be available depending on model or country (see "Features by model" on page 6).

1	2	3	9

8

7

4

6	10

11

5

1	Output tray	7	Front cover release button
2	Output support	8	NFC taga
3	Top cover	9	Toner cartridges
4	Control Panel	10	Waster toner container
5	Tray	11	Imaging unit
6	Front cover

a. C43xW series only.

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Machine overview

11

Rear view

• This illustration may differ from your machine depending on its model.

• Some features and optional goods may not be available depending on model or country (see "Features by model" on page 6).

4

3

2

1

1Rear cover

2 Power receptacle

3USB port

4Network port

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Control panel overview

This control panel may differ from your machine depending on its model. There are various types of control panels.

	1
	2
	3
	4
	5
	6
1 Toner	Shows the status of the toner (see "Status LED" on page 63).
LED
2	Turn into eco mode to reduce toner consumption and paper
Eco	usage when pc-printing only (see "Eco printing" on page 38).

3	Configures the wireless network connection easily without a
	computer (see "Wireless network setup" on page 106).
	•	Manual print
	(WPS)a	- Press this button each time you load a sheet of paper in the
		tray if you have selected Manual Feeder for Source in your
		printer driver.
	•	Prints the screen
		- Press this button and the blue LED will start blinking. If you
	(Print	want to print only the active screen, release the button
		when the blue LED stops blinking. If you want to print the
	screen)b
		whole screen, release the button while it’s blinking.

-Manual print

▪Press this button each time you load a sheet of paper in the tray if you have selected Manual Feeder for Source in your printer driver.

• Print Screen can only be used in the Windows and Mac operating systems.

•You can only use this function with USB-connected machine.

•When printing the active window/whole monitor screen using the print screen button, the machine may use more toner depending on what is being printed.

•You can only use this function if the machine’s Easy Printer Manager program is installed if you are a Mac OS user, you need to enable Screen Print Settings from the Easy Printer Manager to use the Print Screen feature.

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Control panel overview

4			You can stop an operation at any time. You also can do the
			following functions.
			• Configuration / Network Configuration Reporta
			- Press and hold this button for about 2 seconds until the
			blue LED blinks slowly, and release.
	(Cancel)		• Error Information / Usage Counter
			- Press and hold this button for about 4 seconds until the
			blue LED blinks quickly, and release.
			• Supplies Information
			- Press and hold this button for about 6 seconds until the
			blue LED on, and release.
5			You can turn the power off or wake the machine up from the sleep
			mode with this button.
	(Power/
	Wake Up)
6			Shows the status of your machine (see "Status LED" on page 63).

(Status

LED)

a.C43xW series only.

b.C43x series only.

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Turning on the machine

Keep in mind that you should use the power cord supplied with the machine. Otherwise, it can cause damage or fire to the machine.

1

2

Connect the machine to the electricity supply first.

1

2

press (Power/Wake Up) button on the control panel.

If you want to turn the power off, press and hold (Power/Wake Up) button for about 3 seconds.

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Installing the driver locally

A locally connected machine is a machine directly attached to your computer using a USB cable. If your machine is attached to a network, skip the following steps below and go on to installing a network connected machine’s driver (see "Installing driver over the network" on page 99).

If the installation window does not appear, from Charms, select Search > Apps and search for Run. Type in X:\Setup.exe, replacing “X” with the letter that represents your CD-ROM drive and click OK.

If “Tap to choose what happens with this disc.” pop-up window appears, click the window and select Run Setup.exe.

• If you are a Mac or Linux operating systems user, refer to the "Installation for Mac" on page 90 or "Installation for Linux" on page 92.

•The installation window in this User’s Guide may differ depending on the machine and interface in use.

•Only use a USB cable no longer than 3 meters (118 inches).

Windows

1Make sure that the machine is connected to your computer and powered on.

3Review and accept the installation agreements in the installation window. Then, click Next.

4Select USB on the Printer Connection Type screen. Then, click Next.

5Follow the instructions in the installation window.

You can select the software applications in the Select Software to Install window.

2Insert the supplied software CD into your CD-ROM drive.

If the installation window does not appear, click Start > All programs >

Accessories > Run.

X:\Setup.exe replacing “X” with the letter, which represents your CDROM drive and click OK.

•For Windows 8,

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Installing the driver locally

From the Windows 8 Start Screen

• The V4 driver is automatically downloaded from the Windows Update if your computer is connected to the Internet. If not, you can manually download the V4 driver from Samsung website, www.samsung.com > find your product > Support or downloads.

•You can download Samsung Printer Experience app from the Windows Store. You need have a Microsoft account to use the Windows Store.

1 From Charms, select Search.

2 Click Store.

3 Search and click Samsung Printer Experience.

4Click Install.

•If you install the driver using the supplied software CD, V4 driver is not installed. If you want to use the V4 driver in the Desktop screen, you can download from the Samsung website, www.samsung.com >find your product > Support or downloads.

•If you want to install Samsung’s printer management tools, you need to install them using the supplied software CD.

1 Make sure that your computer is connected to the Internet and powered on.

2

3

Make sure that the machine is powered on.

Connect the computer and the machine with a USB cable.

The driver is automatically installed from the Windows Update.

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Reinstalling the driver

If the printer driver does not work properly, follow the steps below to reinstall the driver.

Windows

1Make sure that the machine is connected to your computer and powered on.

2From the Start menu, select Programs or All Programs > Samsung Printers > Uninstall Samsung Printer Software.

•For Windows 8,

1 From Charms, select Search > Apps.

2 Search and click Control Panel.

3 Click Programs and Features.

4 Right-click the driver you want to uninstall and select Uninstall.

3Follow the instructions in the installation window.

4Insert the software CD into your CD-ROM drive and install the driver again (see "Installing the driver locally" on page 23).

From the Windows 8 Start Screen

1Make sure that the machine is connected to your computer and powered on.

2Click on the Uninstall Samsung Printer Software in the Start screen.

3Follow the instructions in the window.

• If you cannot find a Samsung Printer Software tile, unintstall from the desktop screen mode.

•If you want to uninstall Samsung’s printer management tools, from the Start screen, right-click the app > Uninstall > right-click the program you want to delete >Uninstall and follow the instruction in the window.

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2. Learning the Basic Usage

After installation is complete, you may want to set the machine’s default settings. Refer to the next section if you would like to set or change values. This chapter provides information about the overall menu structure and the basic setup options.

•	Media and tray	27
•	Basic printing	35

Media and tray

This chapter provides information on how to load print media into your machine.

• Using print media that does not meet these specifications may cause problems or require repairs. Such repairs are not covered by Samsung’s warranty or service agreements.

•Make sure not to use the inkjet photo paper with this machine. It could cause damage to the machine.

•Using inflammable print media can cause a fire.

•Use designated print media (see "Print media specifications" on page 69).

The use of inflammable media or foreign materials left in the printer may lead to overheating of the unit and,in rare cases may cause a fire.

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Tray overview

To change the size, you need to adjust the paper guide.

1

2

3

	4	1	Paper cover
		2	Guide lock
		3	Paper length guide
		4	Paper width guide

If you do not adjust the guide, it may cause paper registration, image skew, or jamming of the paper.

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Media and tray

2	3	Squeeze and the paper width guide and paper length lever to locate
	Loading paper in the tray	them in the correct paper size slot marked at the bottom of the tray to
		adjust to the size.
	1 Pull out the paper tray (see "Tray overview" on page 27).

4 Flex or fan the edge of the paper stack to separate the pages before loading papers.

2 Open the paper cover.

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Media and tray

5Place the paper with the side you want to print facing up.

For paper smaller than Letter-sized, press and unlatch the guide lock in the tray, push the tray in manually. Then adjust the paper length guide and paper width guide.

1

2

For paper longer than A4-sized(like ‘Legal’), press and unlatch the guide lock in the tray, pull the tray out manually. Then adjust the paper length guide and paper width guide.

•Do not push the paper width guide too far causing the media to buckle.

•If you do not adjust the paper width guide, it may cause paper jams.

•Do not use a paper with a leading-edge curl, it may cause a paper jam or the paper can be wrinkled.

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Media and tray

6 Squeeze the paper width guide and slide it to the edge of the paper stack						8 Insert the paper tray.
	without causing it to buckle.

7	Close the paper cover.
	9 When you print a document, set the paper type and size for the tray (see

"Setting the paper size and type" on page 34).

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