Loading Paper into the Bypass Tray

1. Open the Bypass Tray.

   To load large-sized paper, pull out the Tray Extension.

   NOTICE

   • Be careful not to touch the surface of the Paper Feed Rollers with your hand.

2. With the print side facing down, load paper into the tray.

   Insert paper into the tray until their edges are pressed against the back.

   

   For details on the available paper sizes, refer to [Confirm the Available Paper Sizes] .

   NOTICE

   • Do not load an excessive number of sheets such that the top of the stack is higher than the mark.

   • If paper is curled, flatten it before loading it.

3. Slide the Lateral Guide to fit the size of the loaded paper.

4. Select the paper type and paper size.

   When loading paper other than plain paper, change the paper type setting.

   When loading custom sized paper, change the paper type setting.

   For details, refer to [Paper] .

Loading postcards

Up to 20 postcards can be loaded into the tray. The following example explains how to load a postcard of 4 6 (A6 Card).

1. With the print side facing down, load postcards in the direction as shown in the figure.

   Insert postcards into the tray until their edges are pressed against the back.

   

   NOTICE

   • When loading postcards into the Bypass Tray, note the following points.

   When loading curled postcards, uncurl the postcards as shown in the figure in advance.

   

2. Slide the Lateral Guide to fit the size of the loaded paper.

   NOTICE

   • When using the Bypass Tray, note the following points.

   Do not put spare postcards in the Bypass Tray. Doing so causes a size detection error.

   

   The screen for selecting the paper type and paper size appears.

3. Change the paper size setting.

   In [Paper Size] - [Envelope/4 6] ([Envelope/A6 Card]), select [4 6] ([A6 Card]). Selecting [4 6] ([A6 Card]) sets [Paper Type] to [Thick3].

   When using a postcard other than 4 6 (A6 Card), confirm its size, and select [Paper Size] - [Custom Size] to specify the size.

   

Reference

• When printing data stored in a computer onto a postcard, use the [Basic] tab of the printer driver to configure settings. For details, refer to [Printing on postcards] .

Loading transparencies

Transparency is a transparent film to project an enlarged image on the screen.

Up to 20 transparencies can be loaded into the tray.

1. With the print side facing down, load transparencies in the direction as shown in the figure.

   Insert transparencies into the tray until their edges are pressed against the back.

   

2. Slide the Lateral Guide to fit the size of the loaded paper.

   The screen for selecting the paper type and paper size appears.

3. Change the paper type setting.

   Select [Transparency] from [Paper Type].

   Transparencies can only be printed in black. When the color function is other than black and [Transparency] is selected, check the displayed message, and tap [Yes].

   

Loading envelopes

Up to 10 envelopes can be loaded into the tray. This section describes how to load envelopes of DL (4-5/16 inches 8-11/16 inches (110 mm 220 mm)).

Image of a long envelope

Image of a Western-style envelope

1. Position the flap part face up, and load envelopes as shown in the figure.

   Insert envelopes into the tray until their edges are pressed against the back.

   The flap side of envelopes cannot be printed on.

   

   NOTICE

   • When loading envelopes into the Bypass Tray, note the following points.

   When loading envelopes, remove air from them, and securely press along the flap fold line. Otherwise, it will result in an envelope wrinkle or paper jam.

   

   Do not use envelopes that have glue or release paper on the flap or the part covered by the flap on the body. Otherwise, the machine may be damaged or a failure may occur.

2. Slide the Lateral Guide to fit the size of the loaded paper.

   NOTICE

   • When using the Bypass Tray, note the following points.

   Do not put spare envelopes in the Bypass Tray. Doing so causes a size detection error.

   

   The screen for selecting the paper type and paper size appears.

3. Change the paper type setting.

   Select [Envelope] from [Paper Type].

   

   The screen for selecting the envelope size appears.

4. Specify the envelope size.

   Select [Envelope/4 6] ([Envelope/A6 Card]) - [DL].

   

   NOTICE

   • When loading envelopes with flaps opened, also select the standard size that matches them. You do not have to measure the size of the envelope with the flap opened to set the size as a custom-sized envelope.

Loading label sheets

A label sheet consists of the printing surface, sticking layer, and pasteboard. Peel off the pasteboard, then you can stick the label to other objects. Up to 20 label sheets can be loaded into the tray.

1. With the print side facing down, load label sheets in the direction as shown in the figure.

   Insert label sheets into the tray until their edges are pressed against the back.

   

2. Slide the Lateral Guide to fit the size of the loaded paper.

   The screen for selecting the paper type and paper size appears.

3. Change the paper type setting.

   Select [Thick 1+] from [Paper Type].

   

Loading index papers

Up to 20 index papers can be loaded into the tray.

1. With the print side facing down, align the tab side to the opposite side of this machine.

   Insert index papers into the tray until their edges are pressed against the back.

   

2. Slide the Lateral Guide to fit the size of the loaded paper.

   The screen for selecting the paper type and paper size appears.

3. Change the paper type setting.

   Select [Index Paper] from [Paper Type].

   

Loading banner papers

This machine prints data stored in a computer on banner paper that is up to 47-1/4 inches (1200 mm) in length. Up to 10 banner sheets can be loaded into the Bypass Tray.

1. Install the Banner Paper Loading Guide into the Bypass Tray.

2. Set the Guide of the Banner Paper Loading Guide.

3. With the print side facing down, load paper into the tray.

   Insert paper into the tray until their edges are pressed against the back.

   

4. Slide the Lateral Guide to fit the size of the loaded paper.

Reference

• For details on how to print banner paper in the Windows system, refer to [Printing on Banner Paper] .

• For details on how to print banner paper in the Mac OS X system, refer to [Printing on Banner Paper] .