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4. Using Print Materials
Choosing Paper and Other Materials ......................................................................................... 4.1
Sizes and Capacities .............................................................. ........................................... 4.1
Guidelines for Paper and Special Materials ............................................................ ............... 4.1
Loading Paper ............................................................................................ ........................... 4.2
Using the Tray 1 or the Optional Tray .................................................................................. 4.2
Using the Multi-Purpose Tray .............................................................................................. 4.2
Using the Manual Feed Mode .............................................................................................. 4.4
Selecting an Output Location ................................................................................................... 4.5
Printing to the Output Tray (Face down) .............................................................................. 4.5
Printing to the Rear Cover (Face up) ................................................................................... 4.5
Printing on Special Print Materials ........................................................................................... .. 4.6
Printing on Envelopes ........................................................................................................ 4.6
Printing on Labels ............................................................................................................. 4.7
Printing on Transparencies ................................................................................................. 4.8
Printing on Preprinted Paper ............................................................................................... 4.9
Printing on Card Stock or Custom-sized Materials .................................................................. 4.9
5. Basic Printing
Printing a Document ............................................................................................................... 5.1
Canceling a Print Job .............................................................................................................. 5.1
6. Maintaining Your Printer
Printing Information Pages ...................................................................................................... 6.1
Printing a Configuration Page ............................................................................................. 6.1
Printing Usage Page .......................................................................................................... 6.1
Maintaining the Toner Cartridge ............................................................................................... 6.2
Checking the Toner Remains .............................................................................................. 6.2
Redistributing Toner .......................................................................................................... 6.2
Replacing the Toner Cartridge ............................................................................................ 6.3
Cleaning the Printer ................................................................................................................ 6.5
Cleaning the Outside of the Printer ...................................................................................... 6.5
Cleaning the Inside of the Printer ........................................................................................ 6.5
Maintenance Parts .................................................................................................................. 6.6
7. Solving Problems
Troubleshooting Checklist ........................................................................................................ 7.1
Solving General Printing Problems ............................................................................................ 7.2
Clearing Paper Jams ............................................................................................................... 7.4
In the Paper Feed Area (Paper Jam 0) ................................................................................. 7.4
Around the Toner Cartridge (Paper Jam 1) ........................................................................... 7.6
In the Paper Exit Area (Paper Jam 2) .................................................................................. 7.7
In the Duplex Area (Duplex Jam 1,2) .................................................................................. 7.7
Tips for Avoiding Paper Jams .............................................................................................. 7.8
Solving Print Quality Problems ................................................................................................. 7.8
Understanding Display Messages ............................................................................................ 7.10
Common Windows Problems .................................................................................................. 7.12
Common Macintosh Problems ................................................................................................ 7.12
Common PS Problems ........................................................................................................... 7.13
Common Linux Problems ....................................................................................................... 7.13