Tips for selecting and using media
For the best results, observe the following guidelines.
• Always use media that conforms to the printer specifications. For more information,
see
Media specifications.
• Load only one type of media at a time into a tray.
• When loading the trays, make sure the media is loaded correctly. For more
information, see
Load media.
• Do not overload the tray. For more information, see
Load media
• To prevent jams, poor print quality, and other printing problems, avoid loading the
following media in the trays.
◦ Multipart forms
◦ Media that is damaged, curled, or wrinkled
◦ Media with cutouts or perforations
◦ Media that is heavily textured, embossed, or does not accept ink well
◦ Media that is too lightweight or stretches easily
◦ Media that contains staples or clips
Load media
This section provides instructions for loading media into the printer.
This section contains the following topics:
•
Load standard-size media
•
Load envelopes
•
Load cards and photo paper
•
Load custom-size media
Load standard-size media
To load media
Use these instructions to load standard media.
1. Pull out Tray 1.
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