Testing the 550 Sheet Feeder
Testing the 550 Sheet Feeder
After installing the 550 sheet paper feeder, use the following test procedure to verify that the feeder is operating correctly.
1.Turn the printer on by pressing the [ I ] on the power switch on the right side of the printer.
2.Once the printer has warmed up and displays the “Ready” message on the control panel display, use any software application to print a few sheets from each of the feeder trays.
NOTE: The printer automatically recognizes an option after the option is installed. The printer driver does not. You must enable (activate) the option in the printer driver after the option is installed.
The steps you will follow vary according to both your operating system and your installed printer driver. Here are the general steps you will follow.
Select the driver you want to work with.
Locate the printer properties section within the printer driver. Use the pulldown window to select the option.
Activate the option.
3.If the feeder does not feed paper or if the control panel displays an error message, refer to“Solving 550 Sheet Feeder Problems” on page
Selecting Print Media
Your printer can print on a variety of media, including plain paper, labels, transparencies, and envelopes. Always use print media that meet the guidelines for use with this printer. Print media that is not recommended for use with this printer may cause frequent paper jams or poor print quality.
Paper and Print Media To Avoid
Do not use paper or print media that has any of the following characteristics:
■Does not meet the paper and media size and weight specifications for this printer
■Is not labeled for use with xerographic printers or xerographic copiers
■Cannot withstand temperatures of up to 310°F/155°C
■Is in a sealed package that is obviously damaged or wet
■Is excessively wrinkled, curled, torn, or warped
■Is folded or creased
■Has either an extremely slick surface or an extremely textured surface
■Has an exposed adhesive surface
■Has paper pieces glued or taped to the media
■Has staples or paper clips attached
■Is categorized as thermal paper, coated paper, or carbon paper
■Is an envelope that is embossed, is made of extremely thick paper, or is padded
■Is an envelope that has metal clasps
■Is a sheet of labels that has the backing sheet exposed between individual labels
