172 Paper and Other MediaThe machine is designed to use various paper types and other media. This chapterprovides information on loading paper and other types of media into the machine.Loading PaperThe machine can be equipped with various paper trays. Depending on the machineconfiguration, up to six paper trays are available including the Envelope Tray. Thissection provides information on how to load paper into each type of tray.NOTE: Make sure the side and rear paper guides on the trays are properly positionedto match the size of paper loaded. If there is a gap between the paper stack and theguides, paper may not be fed into the machine properly, or paper jams may occur.For information on the paper sizes and media types for each tray, refer toSupportedPaper Sizes and Types on page 23.For information on the acceptable range of paper sizes and capacity for each tray, refertoPaper Supply in the Appendix chapter on page 433.Preparing Paper for LoadingBefore loading paper into the paper trays, fan the edges. This procedure separates anysheets of paper that are stuck together and reduces the possibility of paper jams.NOTE: To avoid paper jams and misfeeds, do not remove paper from its packaginguntil required.Trays 1 & 2/Two Tray Module (Trays 3 & 4)Trays 1 to 4 can be loaded with standard and non-standard sized paper.NOTE: If the machine is processing a job, do not open the active paper tray.1. Pull out the paper tray towardsyou.NOTE: To avoid jams and misfeeds,do not load paper on top of anyremaining paper in the tray. Removethe paper, and reload it on top of thenew stock loaded.2. If required, move the paper trayguides further out to load thenew stock.To adjust the side and rearguides, pinch the guide lever oneach guide and slide the guidesto their new position. To securethe guides in position, releasethe levers.
