Handling sheets
Loading Sheets Manually
When using the tray , load the paper in the T op Paper Feed Slot . (→P .159) However , if you have specied
POP Board , insert the sheet in the Front Paper Feed Slot . (→P .162)

Loading paper in the T op Paper Feed Slot

Note
•Y ou can load only one sheet in the T op Paper Feed Slot . Do not load more than one sheet at a time.
This may cause paper jams.
•Store unused paper in the original package, away from high temperature, humidity , and direct sunlight.
•Paper that is wrinkled or warped may jam. If necessary , straighten the paper and reload it.
•Load the paper straight. Loading paper askew will cause an error .
•Before feeding paper or printing, make sure the sheet is at against the Paper T ray Cover . The sheet
may jam if it curls before feeding or printing and the trailing edge drops toward the front.
•If a roll is loaded, rewind the roll before this procedure. ( → P .146)
1. If you send a print job specifying a paper other than POP Board from a computer beforehand,
the type and size of paper are shown on the Display Screen .
Note
•If you will load paper before sending a print job, press the Feeder Selection button to illuminate the
Paper T ray lamp . A screen is displayed for selection of the paper type. Press ◄or ►to select the
paper type, and then press the OK button. Next, a screen is displayed for selection of the paper size.
Press ◄or ►to select the size of paper , and then press the OK button.
•For details on paper types, see the Paper Reference Guide . ( → P .107) By factory default, Plain
Paper is selected.
•Be sure to select the correct paper type. If this setting does not match the loaded paper , it may
cause feed errors and af fect the printing quality .
2. Open the Paper T ray Cover .
Handling Paper 159