Installing the printer software ..........................................................................................................................39
Updating available options in the printer driver ..............................................................................................39
Attaching cables......................................................................................................................................40
Networking..............................................................................................................................................41
Preparing to set up the printer on an Ethernet network..................................................................................41
Installing the printer on an Ethernet network ..................................................................................................42
Preparing to set up the printer on a wireless network.....................................................................................43
Connecting the printer using the Wireless Setup Wizard.................................................................................44
Connecting the printer to a wireless network using Wi‑Fi Protected Setup ....................................................45
Connecting the printer to a wireless network using the Embedded Web Server.............................................46
Verifying printer setup............................................................................................................................46
Printing a menu settings page ..........................................................................................................................46
Printing a network setup page..........................................................................................................................47
Loading paper and specialty media............................................................48
Setting the paper size and type...............................................................................................................48
Configuring Universal paper settings......................................................................................................48
Loading the 250‑ and 550‑sheet tray......................................................................................................48
Loading the multipurpose feeder............................................................................................................52
Loading the manual feeder.....................................................................................................................54
Linking and unlinking trays......................................................................................................................56
Linking and unlinking trays ...............................................................................................................................56
Creating a custom name for a paper type ........................................................................................................56
Assigning a custom paper type .........................................................................................................................57
Paper and specialty media guide................................................................58
Using specialty media..............................................................................................................................58
Tips on using letterhead ...................................................................................................................................58
Tips on using transparencies ............................................................................................................................60
Tips on using envelopes....................................................................................................................................60
Tips on using labels...........................................................................................................................................60
Tips on using card stock....................................................................................................................................61
Paper guidelines......................................................................................................................................61
Paper characteristics.........................................................................................................................................61
Unacceptable paper..........................................................................................................................................62
Selecting paper .................................................................................................................................................62
Selecting preprinted forms and letterhead ......................................................................................................63
Using recycled paper and other office papers ..................................................................................................63
Storing paper ....................................................................................................................................................64
Supported paper sizes, types, and weights.............................................................................................64
Supported paper sizes ......................................................................................................................................64
Supported paper types and weights.................................................................................................................66
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