Loading Envelopes into the Multi-Purpose Tray
If you want to load the envelopes into the multi-purpose tray, follow the procedure described below to prevent the envelopes from becoming creased.
For information on how to use the multi-purpose tray, see "Loading Paper into the Multi-Purpose Tray."
NOTE
Make sure that the height of the paper stack does not exceed the loading limit mark ().
If there are instructions on the paper package about which side of the paper to load, follow those instructions.
When the paper is loaded into the multi-purpose tray, the side facing down is the one printed on.
If problems, such as poor print quality or paper jams occur, try turning the paper stack over and reload it.
For more information on the print direction of preprinted paper (paper which has logos or patterns already printed on it), see "Relationship Between the Original Orientation and Paper Orientation."
When you use the multi-purpose tray to make copies, straighten out curled paper prior to use, as shown below. Curled paper may cause a paper jam.
* Feeding Direction
Loading Envelopes
1.
Open the multi-purpose tray.
If you are loading large size envelopes, pull out the auxiliary tray and extend the tray extension.
*1 Auxiliary Tray
*2 Tray Extension
NOTE
If a paper size other than envelopes is registered in [Register Multi-Purpose Tray Defaults] in [Preferences] (Settings/Registration), set [Register Multi-Purpose Tray Defaults] to 'Off'.
2.
Adjust the slide guides.
*1 Slide Guides
3.
Prepare envelopes.
IMPORTANT
If the envelopes become filled with air, flatten them by hand before loading them into the multi-purpose tray.
If envelopes are not neatly aligned before being loaded, a problem with the paper supply or a paper jam may occur. Fix any curls or bends before loading the envelopes.
Multiple envelopes may pass through the machine at a time, depending on the type of envelope. In this case, load only one envelope at a time.
Do not use envelopes that have glue attached to their flaps, as the glue may melt due to the heat and pressure of the fixing unit.
Do not print on the flap.
Take five envelopes, loosen them as shown, and then stack them together.
Repeat this step five times for each set of five envelopes.
Place the envelopes on a clean, level surface, and press all the way around the envelopes by hand, in the direction of the arrows, to remove any curls.
Repeat this step five times for each set of five envelopes.
Hold down the four corners of the envelopes firmly, so that they and the sealed or glued portion stay flat.
* Flap
Press the envelope in the direction of the arrows.
* Flap
IMPORTANT
Take special care to spread the envelopes out in the direction that they will be fed.
4.
Loading Envelopes.
Load them as shown in the figures below.
COM10 No.10, Monarch, DL, ISO-C5, and Yougatanaga 3
Nagagata 3
IMPORTANT
ISO-B5 is not supported.
If the envelopes do not pass through the machine properly even if the procedures up to this point have been followed, repeat the procedures by feeding once for each envelope.
Selecting the Paper Size
1.
Select the desired paper size.
IMPORTANT
Set the envelope size to the same size as the envelopes loaded in the multi-purpose tray. Selecting paper or envelopes of a different size may cause a paper jam.
NOTE
If a screen prompting you to adjust the slide guides is displayed, adjust the width of the slide guides → specify the paper size → press [OK].
If a screen prompting you to adjust the slide guides or check [Register Multi-Purpose Tray Defaults] in Settings/Registration is displayed, adjust the width of the slide guides to match the paper size stored in Register Multi-Purpose Tray Defaults, or set [Register Multi-Purpose Tray Defaults] to 'Off' in [Preferences] (Settings/Registration). (See "Registering Multi-Purpose Tray Default Settings.")
Press [Envelope].
Select the type of envelope.
Select the type of envelope you loaded.
Select the type of envelope.
IMPORTANT
If the envelope type is not set correctly, a paper jam will occur.
Press [OK] → [Next] → [OK].
If you make a mistake when specifying settings for paper loaded in the multi-purpose tray, remove the paper from the tray, place the paper back in the tray, and then specify the settings again.
2.
Press [OK].
If you make a mistake when specifying settings for paper loaded in the multi-purpose tray, remove the paper from the tray, place the paper back in the tray, and then specify the settings again.

IMPORTANT
Depending on the type of heavy paper you want to load, if you load multiple sheets of heavy paper into the multi-purpose tray, a paper jam may occur. In this case, load only one sheet of heavy paper at a time.
If you are making two-sided prints, select the 2-Sided mode. The printed paper may crease depending on the moisture absorption condition of the paper.
If you are printing on envelopes, do not allow more than 10 envelopes to accumulate in the output tray. Always empty the output tray once 10 envelopes have accumulated.
NOTE
Envelopes may be creased in the printing process.
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