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2
Loading paper and 
print media
2
The machine can feed paper from the 
standard paper tray, optional lower tray
1
 or 
multi-purpose tray.
When you put paper into the paper tray, note 
the following:
 If your application software supports 
paper size selection on the print menu, 
you can select it through the software. If 
your application software does not 
support it, you can set the paper size in 
the printer driver or by using the control 
panel buttons.
1
The optional lower tray is available for MFC-8710DW 
and MFC-8910DW.
Loading paper in the standard 
paper tray and the optional 
lower tray 2
You can load up to 250 sheets in the standard 
paper tray (Tray 1) and 500 sheets in the 
optional lower tray (Tray 2). Paper can be 
loaded up to the maximum paper mark 
( ) on the right-hand side of the paper 
tray. (For recommended paper to use, see 
Acceptable paper and other print media 
uu page 19.)
Printing on plain paper, thin paper or 
recycled paper from Tray 1 and Tray 22
a Pull the paper tray completely out of the 
machine.
 
b While pressing the green paper-guide 
release lever (1), slide the paper guides 
to fit the paper you are loading in the 
tray. Make sure that the guides are 
firmly in the slots.
 
Loading paper 2
1
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