How to load custom size paper in the multi-purpose tray
04-Jul-2012
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Issue
The multi-purpose tray can be loaded with up to approximately 100 sheets of plain paper (64 g/m2) of the following custom paper sizes.
- Width 76.2 to 215.9 mm; Length 127.0 to 355.6 mm
Paper that cannot be loaded in a paper cassette such as heavy paper, transparencies, Index Card, and envelopes can be loaded in the multi-purpose tray.
Perform the following procedure to load custom size paper in the multi-purpose tray.
IMPORTANT
Operational requirements and restrictions are indicated at the end of this page. Be sure to read these items carefully in order to operate the printer correctly, and to avoid damage to the printer.
Cause and Solution
1. Open the multi-purpose tray.
Holding the opening at the center of the printer, open the multi-purpose tray.
2. Pull out the auxiliary tray.
3. When loading long-size paper, open the tray extension.
4. Spread the paper guides a little wider than the actual paper width.
5. Gently load the stack of paper with the printing side facing down until it touches the back of the tray.
Be sure that the paper stack is loaded under the load limit guides (A).
6. Align the paper guides with both sides of the stack.
7. Register the size of the loaded custom size paper using the following procedure.
When printing custom size paper, you need to register the custom paper size in the printer driver previously.
8. Display the [Page Setup] sheet, then click [Custom Paper Size].
9. Specify the following options as needed.
- [Paper List] :
Displays [Name] and [Size] of standard paper sizes and added custom paper sizes.
- [Name of Custom Paper Size] :
You can enter the name of the custom paper size to be added. Up to 31 characters can be entered.
- [Unit] :
Specify the unit ([Millimeter] or [Inch]) to be used when setting the custom paper size.
- [Paper Size] :
Specify the height and width of the custom paper size ([Height] [Width]). Specify the custom paper size in portrait orientation ([Height] [Width]) within user-definable sizes.
10. Click [Register].
11. Confirm the settings, then click [OK].
If you want to print after loading paper in the paper source, you need to configure the printer driver. For details on the procedure for configuring the printer driver, see "How to configure the printer driver and print" in Related Information at the end of this page.
IMPORTANT
a. Do not touch the paper in the multi-purpose tray or pull it out during printing. This may result in a faulty operation.
b. Do not put anything other than the printing paper on the multi-purpose tray. Also, do not press on top of or apply excessive force to the multi-purposes tray. This may result in damage to the multi-purpose tray.
c. For more details on the usable paper, see "Usable paper" in Related Information at the end of this page.
d. For details on how to handle the multi-purpose tray, see "Precautions for handling the multi-purpose tray or paper cassette" in Related Information at the end of this page.
e. When [Paper Source] in the [Paper Source] sheet is set to [Multi-purpose Tray], and the [Detect Paper Size] check box in the [Finishing Details] dialog box in the printer driver is not selected, the printer does not check the paper size. When the [Detect Paper Size] check box is selected (default setting), and the setting for [Output Size] and that for the previous job are different from each other as shown in the following examples, a message appears.
f. Be sure to pull out the auxiliary tray when loading paper in the multi-purpose tray.
g. The multi-purpose tray can be loaded with up to the number of sheets listed below. Make sure that the paper stack does not exceed the load limit guides.
- Plain paper: Approx. 100 sheets (When plain paper that weighs 64 g/m2 is used)
- Heavy paper: Approx. 50 sheets (When heavy paper that weighs 128 g/m2 is used)
h. Load the paper so that it is straight.
i. If the rear edge of the paper stack is not properly aligned, this may result in misfeeds or paper jams.
j. If the paper is curled or folded at corners, flatten it before loading it in the printer.
k. If you use paper that has been poorly cut, multiple sheets of paper may be fed at once. In this case, fan the paper thoroughly, and then align the edges of the stack on a hard, flat surface.
l. Be sure to align the paper guides with the width of the paper. If the paper guides are too loose or too tight, this may result in misfeeds or paper jams.
NOTE
a. Remove the paper loaded in the multi-purpose tray before closing it. Keep the multi-purpose tray closed when it is not used.
b. To print letterhead paper or paper printed with a logo, load the paper so that the printing side is facing down, as shown in the following figure.
( 
: Feeding direction)
: Feeding direction) 
c. To specify a custom paper size, display the following dialog box.
- For Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003
Display the [Document Properties] dialog box from the [Printers and Faxes] folder (the [Printers] folder for Windows 2000).
- For Windows 98/Me
Display the [Printer Properties] dialog box from the [Printers] folder.
d. On Windows 98/Me, up to 30 custom paper sizes can be added. On Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003, the number depends on the system environment.