Laser PrinterQuick ReferenceLoading paper andspecialty mediaLoading the 250-sheet or550-sheet tray1 Pull the tray out.Note: Do not remove trays while a job prints or while Busyappears on the display. Doing so may cause a jam.2 Squeeze the width guide tab inward as shown, and move thewidth guide to the correct position for the paper size beingloaded.3 Unlock the length guide, squeeze the length guide tab inwardas shown, and slide the guide to the correct position for thepaper size being loaded.Notes:• Use the size indicators on the bottom of the tray to helpposition the guides.• For standard paper sizes, lock the length guide.4 Flex the sheets back and forth to loosen them, and then fanthem. Do not fold or crease the paper. Straighten the edges ona level surface.5 Load the paper.• For single-sided printing, load the paper print sidefacedown with the leading edge of the paper toward thefront of the tray.Note: For print jobs using an optional StapleSmartTM IIFinisher, place the leading edge of the paper toward theback of the tray.• For two-sided or duplex printing, load the paper faceupwith the leading edge of the paper toward the back of thetray.Note: For print jobs using an optional StapleSmart IIFinisher, place the leading edge of the paper toward thefront of the tray.Note: Notice the maximum fill line on the side of the traywhich indicates the maximum height for loading paper. Donot overload the tray.6 If necessary, adjust the paper guides to lightly touch the sidesof the stack, and lock the length guide for the paper sizesindicated on the tray.7 Insert the tray.8 If a different type of paper was loaded than the type previouslyloaded in the tray, then change the Paper Type setting for thetray from the printer control panel.1