Linking and unlinking traysLinking traysTray linking is useful for large print jobs or multiple copies. When one linked tray is empty, paper feeds from the nextlinked tray. When the Paper Size and Paper Type settings are the same for any trays, the trays are automatically linked.The printer automatically senses the Paper Size setting according to the position of the paper guides in each trayexcept the multipurpose feeder. The printer can sense A4, A5, JIS B5, Letter, Legal, Executive, and Universal papersizes. The multipurpose feeder and trays using other paper sizes can be linked manually using the Paper Size menuavailable from the Paper Size/Type menu.Note: To link the multipurpose feeder, Configure MP must be set to Cassette in the Paper menu in order for MP FeederSize to appear as a menu item.The Paper Type setting must be set for all trays from the Paper Type menu available from the Paper Size/Type menu.Unlinking traysUnlinked trays have settings that are not the same as the settings of any other tray.To unlink a tray, change the following tray settings so that they do not match the settings of any other tray:• Paper Type (for example: Plain Paper, Letterhead, Custom Type )Paper Type names describe the paper characteristics. If the name that best describes your paper is used by linkedtrays, assign a different Paper Type name to the tray, such as Custom Type , or define your own custom name.• Paper Size (for example: letter, A4, statement)Load a different paper size to change the Paper Size setting for a tray automatically. Paper Size settings for themultipurpose feeder are not automatic; they must be set manually from the Paper Size menu.Warning—Potential Damage: Do not assign a Paper Type name that does not accurately describe the type of paperloaded in the tray. The temperature of the fuser varies according to the specified Paper Type. Paper may not beproperly processed if an inaccurate Paper Type is selected.Linking exit binsThe standard exit bin holds up to 350 sheets or 550 sheets of 20 lb paper, depending on the printer model. If youneed additional output capacity, you can purchase other optional exit bins.Note: Not all exit bins support every paper size and type.Linking exit bins lets you create a single output source so the printer can automatically switch output to the nextavailable exit bin.1 Make sure the printer is on and Ready appears.2 From the printer control panel, press .3 Press the arrow buttons until Paper Menu appears, and then press .4 Press the arrow buttons until Bin Setup appears, and then press .5 Press the arrow buttons until the correct tray appears, and then press .Loading paper and specialty media61
