Loading Paper
Xerox WorkCentre 3550
User Guide
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3. Squeeze the rear guide and move from the current position
and into the correct position for the current paper size. Make
sure the guide clicks into place.
4. Load paper into the tray. Do not fill above the 28lb (105g)
line at the rear of the tray.
5. Position the side guide by squeezing the lever and sliding it
towards the stack of paper, until it gently touches the side of
the stack.
6. Insert the paper tray into the machine.
7. After loading paper in the paper tray, set the paper size and
type using the control panel. Press OK to confirm the settings
or Stop to change the settings. These settings will apply to
Copy and Fax modes.
8. When printing from your PC, ensure you select the Select Paper button to specify the correct
paper size, color and type. Not confirming the paper details may result in printing delays. For
information about setting the paper type and size on the control panel, refer to Setting Paper Size
and Type on page 122.
Note: The settings made from the print driver override the settings on the control panel.
Using the Bypass Tray
The Bypass Tray is located on the front of your machine. It can be closed when not in use, making the
product more compact. Use the Bypass Tray to print transparencies, labels, envelopes or postcards in
addition to making quick runs of paper types or sizes that are not currently loaded in the paper tray.
When using the Bypass Tray for special media it may be necessary to use the Rear Door for the output.
For further information refer to Media Output Locations on page 19.
Acceptable print media is plain paper from 3.8" x 5.8" to 8.5" x 14" Legal (98 mm x 148 mm to 216 mm
x 356 mm) and weighing between 16 lb and 24 lb (60 g/m²
and 90 g/m²).