Handling sheetsImportant• Load a sheet so that it is parallel to the Paper Alignment Line (d). Loading paper askew will cause anerror.• Warped paper may rub against the Printhead. Straighten paper if it is warped before loading it.• If the sides of the sheet are not perpendicular at the corners, the sheet may not be advanced straight.Note• You can adjust the strength of vacuum holding paper against the Platen when the Release Leveris open. If it is difcult to load paper, press the ▲ or ▼ button on the Control Panel to adjust thestrength. Set vacuum stronger by pressing the ▲ button or weaker with the ▼ button. Threesettings are available.• A sheet is held in place by vacuuming through holes on the Platen. Although the vacuuming mayproduce a noise when paper is loaded in some positions, it does not indicate a problem. If the noiseis distracting, try moving the paper over slightly to the left or right (up to 1 mm [0.039 in]) whilekeeping it parallel to the Paper Alignment Line.4. Lower the Release Lever toward the front and close the Top Cover.The printer now starts feeding the paper. After the paper is advanced, the printer automaticallygoes online and starts printing.If no print job has been received from the computer beforehand, the printer automatically showsa menu for selection of the paper type on the Display Screen. In this case, select the typeof paper. (→P.134)Handling Paper 137
