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Paper Length Adjuster | Slides out and in to fit the length of the paper in the IN tray. | |||||
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Tray Removal Latch | Releases the IN and OUT trays for cleaning, or clearing paper jams. | |||||
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Paper Width Adjuster | Slides to fit the width of the paper in the IN tray. | |||||
Single Envelope Slot | Holds a single envelope for feeding into the printer. | |||||
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Print Cartridge Cradles | Hold the black and color print cartridges. | |||||
Print Cartridge Latches | Lock the print cartridges securely in place. | |||||
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Printer Lights
The lights on the front of the printer indicate if the printer is off or on, in the process of receiving data or printing, or in an error state. The following table describes how the lights appear during normal printing.
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| Off | The printer is off. Press the power button to turn on the printer. |
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