Sharp ML-4550 manual Using the standard tray or the optional trays

Using the standard tray or the optional trays

Load the print media you use for the majority of your print jobs in the standard tray. The standard tray can hold a maximum of 500 sheets of 75 g/m2 (20 lb) paper.

To load paper, pull open the tray and load paper with the side to be printed on face down.

2Squeeze the paper length guide and slide it to the correct position for the paper size you are loading, which is marked at the bottom of the tray.

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You can load letterhead paper with the design side face down. The top edge of the sheet with the logo should be placed at the front of the tray.

Notes

• If you experience problems with paper feed, place one sheet at a time in the multi-purpose tray.

•You can load previously printed paper. The printed side should be facing up with an uncurled edge at the front of the tray. If you experience problems with paper feed, turn the paper around. Note that the print quality is not guaranteed.

Changing the size of the paper in the tray

The tray is preset to Letter or A4 size, depending on your country. To change the size, you need to adjust the paper guides.

1Push the back plate of the tray outwards completely so that it can extend the length of the tray.

1 paper length guide

3Squeeze the paper width guides and slide them to the desired paper size marked at the bottom of the tray.

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1 paper width guide

Notes

• Do not push the paper width guide far enough to cause the media to warp.

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

4Load paper with the print side down.