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Step 8: Configuring Input Trays

 

Configure the mode for tray 1 (either First mode or Cassette mode), the

 

type of media (such as plain paper, letterhead, and transparencies) for

 

each of the input trays, and the size of the media (such as letter, A4, and

 

legal) to use tray 1 in Cassette mode. When input trays are configured

 

correctly, the printer will print based on media type and size and will

 

automatically use the correct input tray.

 

For example, tray 2 could contain letterhead; tray 3, plain legal-sized

 

paper; and tray 4, plain letter-sized paper. If the trays are configured

 

correctly, when you set up a print job you can choose the media type and

 

size in the printer driver, and the printer will automatically print from

 

the correct input tray.

 

Selecting the Mode for Tray 1

 

Tray 1 has two modes: First mode and Cassette mode. First mode is the

 

default mode for tray 1. In First mode, tray 1 functions as a

 

multipurpose tray. When tray 1 is in First mode, the printer will look

 

first for media loaded in tray 1. If media is loaded in tray 1, the printer

 

will print from tray 1.

 

In Cassette mode, tray 1 functions as a regular input tray. When tray 1 is

 

in Cassette mode, load media in tray 1 and configure the media type and

 

size in the printer control panel.

 

When tray 1 is in First mode, specify the media type and size in the

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printer driver. If the printer senses that the media in tray 1 is a different

 

size from the media specified in the printer driver, then the printer will

 

not feed the media (to prevent damage to the printer).

 

 

To configure the mode for tray 1

1Press [Menu] until PAPER HANDLING MENU appears on the printer control panel display.

2Press [Item] until TRAY 1 MODE = appears on the display.

3Press [–[Value]+]until the correct mode appears on the display.

4Press [Select] to save the selection. An asterisk (*) appears to the right of the selection.

5Press [Go] to bring the printer online.

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Contents 8500, 8500 N, 8500 DN Printer Page Getting Started Guide Copyright Information Contents Where Is the User’s Guide? Additional Reference MaterialsPreparing a Location for Printer Unpacking the Printer To unpack the printer Page T e U t i o n Installing the Cables To connect the power cord to a printer with a standT e Page R N I N G Connecting the Printer to Network To connect to a 10Base-T or 100Base-TX networkTo connect to a 10Base2 network To connect to a LocalTalk networkTo connect a parallel cable To replace the overlay Selecting the Display Language To select the printer control panel languageInstalling the Consumables To install the imaging drum To install the black toner cartridge Swing the upper blue lever back to the leftTo install the color toner cartridges Installing the Consumables Close the clear door Loading the Input Trays Loading media into trays 2 T e T e Loading media in the optional tray T e Selecting the Mode for Tray Configuring Input TraysTo configure the mode for tray Configuring Media Type and Size To configure media type and sizePage To verify communication with a parallel cable HP JetDirect 10/100TX print server Understanding the Software Installing the SoftwareStructure of CD-ROM1 Accessing the Online User’s Guide To install the online user’s guide to your hard diskTo access the online user’s guide from the CD-ROM To access the online user’s guide from the hard diskAdditional Information Windows Network Installation Installation Type Components InstalledDistributing the Printer Software to Network Clients Configuring the Printer on the NetworkCreating Disk Images with Disk Copy Installing the Printer Software for Network Clients Windows Network Installation Click Settings Click Printers IBM LAN Network Installation Installing the Printer Software for IBM LAN ServerNetwork adapter for example, DLC or TCP/IP Connecting Network Clients to the Printer Select Other OS/2 printer driverTo install printer software for system 7.5 or later Macintosh Network InstallationInstalling the Macintosh Printer Software To install printer software for system 7.0 orTo configure the printer driver manually To connect to the printer automaticallyMacintosh Network Installation Troubleshooting Checklist Problem or Error Message SolutionTroubleshooting Checklist Page C3983-90901