Load paper properly into the MP970

Article ID: ART118526 | Date published: 05/12/2015 | Date last updated: 08/17/2015
 

Description

Fan paper prior to inserting into the auto sheet feeder (ASF).

Solution

Load Paper Properly

Rear tray Cassette

Note : Be sure to fan the paper thoroughly and align the edges prior to inserting in the sheet feeder or cassette.


Loading Paper in the Rear tray

1. Flatten the four corners of the paper before loading it.


Note : Align the edges of paper neatly before loading. Loading paper without aligning the edges may cause paper jams. If paper is curled, hold the opposing curled corners and gently bend them in the opposite direction until the paper becomes completely flat.

To avoid curling, handle paper as follows.

Put unused paper back into the package and keep them on a level surface.

Take out only the necessary number of sheets from the package, just before printing.

2. Prepare to load paper.


(1) Open the Sheet Feeder Cover and pull out the Paper Support.

(2) Open the Paper Output Tray.

Put your finger on the top of the Paper Output Tray and open it gently.

(3) Open the Output Tray Extension.

(4) Press the Paper Feed Switch so that the Rear tray lamp (A) lights.

Note : You can also select the paper source with the printer driver.

3. Load the paper.


Do not load higher than the Load Limit Mark (A).

(1) Load the paper in the Rear tray with the print side facing UP.

(2) Align the paper stack against the Cover Guide on the right side of the Paper Support.

Note : Make sure that the Cover Guide is set upright when you load paper in the Rear tray.

(3) Pinch the Paper Guide and slide it against the left side of the paper stack.

Note : When performing copy direct printing without using a computer, select the page size selected in Page size in each menu. When using the machine connected to a computer, select the page size of the loaded paper in Page Size in the printer driver.

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Loading Paper in the Cassette

Some types and sizes of paper are not loadable in the Cassette and requires the use of the Rear tray. If you intend to use only the Cassette, check for any usage restrictions in advance.

1. Flatten the four corners of the paper before loading it.

2. Prepare to load paper.


(1) Pull out the Cassette from the machine.

3. Load the paper with the print side facing DOWN.


Do not load higher than the Load Limit Mark (A).

(1) Load the paper in the Cassette with the print side facing DOWN and the leading edge to the far side.

(2) Align the paper stack against the right side of the Cassette.

(3) Slide the paper guides to fit to the loaded paper stack.

4. Insert the Cassette into the machine.


(1) Insert the Cassette into the machine.

Push the Cassette all the way into the machine.

5. Prepare the Paper Output Tray.


(1) Open the Paper Output Tray.

Put your finger in the center of the top of the Paper Output Tray and open it gently.

(2) Open the Output Tray Extension.

(3) Press the Paper Feed Switch so that the Cassette lamp (B) lights.

Note : When performing copy direct printing without using a computer, select the page size selected in Page size in each mode. When using the machine connected to a computer, select the page size of the loaded paper in Page Size in the printer driver. You can also select the paper source with the printer driver.

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