Installing the printer software ..........................................................................................................................39
Updating available options in the printer driver ..............................................................................................40
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 to a wireless network using Wi‑Fi Protected Setup ....................................................44
Connecting the printer to a wireless network using the Embedded Web Server.............................................45
Verifying printer setup............................................................................................................................45
Printing a menu settings page ..........................................................................................................................45
Printing a network setup page..........................................................................................................................46
Loading paper and specialty media............................................................47
Setting the paper size and type...............................................................................................................47
Configuring Universal paper settings......................................................................................................47
Loading the 250 and 550‑sheet tray.......................................................................................................47
Loading the 650‑sheet duo tray..............................................................................................................50
Loading the multipurpose feeder............................................................................................................51
Loading the manual feeder.....................................................................................................................54
Linking and unlinking trays......................................................................................................................55
Linking and unlinking trays ...............................................................................................................................55
Creating a custom name for a paper type ........................................................................................................56
Assigning a custom paper type.........................................................................................................................56
Paper and specialty media guide................................................................58
Using specialty media..............................................................................................................................58
Tips on using letterhead ...................................................................................................................................58
Tips on using transparencies ............................................................................................................................60
Tips on using labels...........................................................................................................................................60
Tips on using card stock....................................................................................................................................60
Paper guidelines......................................................................................................................................61
Paper characteristics.........................................................................................................................................61
Unacceptable paper..........................................................................................................................................62
Selecting paper .................................................................................................................................................62
Selecting preprinted forms and letterhead ......................................................................................................62
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.................................................................................................................67
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