Configure trays

By default, the product pulls paper from the priority input slot. If the priority input slot is empty, the product pulls paper from Tray 1. Configuring Tray 1 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.

Paper use

Configure the product

Print

 

 

 

Load both trays with the same paper, and

Load paper in the priority input tray

From the software program, print the job.

have the product pick paper from one

or Tray 1. No configuration is

 

tray if the other one is empty.

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.

heavy paper or letterhead, from a tray

 

that usually contains plain paper.

 

From the software program print dialog, chose the paper type that matches the special paper loaded in the tray and select Tray 1 as the paper source before sending the print job. Make sure that there is no paper in the priority input slot.

Frequently use special paper, such as heavy paper or letterhead, from one tray.

Load special paper in Tray 1, and configure the tray for the paper type.

From the software program print dialog, chose the paper type that matches the special paper loaded in the tray and select Tray 1 as the paper source before sending the print job. Make sure that there is no paper in the priority input slot.

Configure the tray

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 the OK button or click the Apply button.

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M1530 specifications

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