Configure trays
By default, the product pulls paper from Tray 1. If Tray 1 is empty, the product pulls paper from Tray 2. Configuring the tray on this product changes the heat and speed settings to obtain the best print quality for the type of paper that you are using. If you are using special paper for all or most print jobs on the product, change this default setting on the product.
The following table lists possible ways you can use the tray settings to meet your printing needs.
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Load both trays with the same paper, and have the product pick paper from one tray if the other one is empty.
Load paper in Tray 1. No configuration is From the software program, print the job. needed, if the default settings for type
and size have not been changed.
Occasionally use special paper, such as | Load special paper in Tray 1. | From the software program print dialog, |
heavy paper or letterhead, from a tray |
| chose the paper type that matches the |
that usually contains plain paper. |
| special paper loaded in the tray before |
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| sending the print job. |
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Frequently use special paper, such as | Load special paper in Tray 1, and | From the software program print dialog, |
heavy paper or letterhead, from one tray. | configure the tray for the paper type. | chose the paper type that matches the |
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| special paper loaded in the tray before |
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| sending the print job. |
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Configure trays from the control panel
1.Make sure the product is turned on.
2.Perform one of the following tasks:
●Control panel: Open the System Setup menu, and open the Paper Setup menu. Select the tray that you want to configure.
●Embedded Web server: Click the Settings tab, and then click Paper Handling in the left panel.
3.Change the desired tray setting, and then press OK or click Apply.
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