How to Print from the MP Tray

This section explains how to load paper in the MP Tray and print from the MP Tray.

Regarding media flexibility, please refer to "Supported Paper", "Paper Loaded on the Tray".

Note

  • Do not load paper of different sizes, types or weights at the same time.

  • When adding paper, remove the paper on the MP tray and straighten the edges of both stacks of paper, and then load them again.

  • Do not put anything other than paper for printing in the MP tray.

  • Do not leave paper in the MP tray for a long time. Dust and dirt will adhere to the paper and cause print quality to deteriorate.

  1. Open the MP tray (1) forward by inserting your fingers into the front recesses (2).

  2. Pull out the paper supporter (3) by holding the center part of it.

  3. Unfold the sub support (4).

  4. Open the paper set cover (5).

  5. Adjust the manual feeding paper guide (6) to the width of paper to be loaded.

  6. Insert the paper with the print side face up.

    Note

    • Do not load paper exceeding the [] mark (7) of the paper guide.

    • Use paper stored in proper temperature and humidity conditions. Do not use paper that is curled or waved because of humidity.

    • Do not print on the back side of paper on which other printer has printed.

    • The paper size, paper type, and paper thickness of the MP tray are sometimes displayed on the panel. You can change the setting to hide the screen. To hide this screen, select [Admin Setup] > [Panel Setup] > [Paper setup when paper exchange] and set it to [Off].

  7. Close the paper set cover (5).

    Note

    • Paper is not fed if the paper set cover is open.

    If always printing on same size or type paper from the MP tray, register the paper on the operator panel.

    If printing once, proceed to the "Open the file to print, and print it by following the procedure below".

    Note

    • When a printer is in the power saving mode, press «POWER SAVE» button to restore from the mode.

    • Make sure that the message "Ready To Print" is displayed in the operator panel. If the message is not displayed, press the «ON LINE» button.

  8. Press the «Fn» key.

  9. Enter «9» «0» using the numeric keypad and then press the «ENTER» button.

  10. When [Paper Size] is displayed, select the size of the loaded paper and then press the «ENTER» button.

  11. Press the «BACK» button until [MPTray Config] is displayed.

  12. Press the scroll button to select [Media Type] and then press the «ENTER» button.

  13. Press the scroll button to select the type of the loaded paper and then press the «ENTER» button.

  14. Press the «BACK» button until [MPTray Config] is displayed.

  15. Press the scroll button to select [Media Weight] and then press the «ENTER» button.

  16. Press the scroll button to select the weight of the loaded paper and then press the «ENTER» button.

  17. Press the «ON LINE» button to exit the menu mode.

Open the file to print, and print it by following the procedure below

  • For Windows PCL Printer Driver

  1. Select [Print] from the [File] menu.

  2. Click [Preferences] (or [property]).

  3. On the [Setup] tab, select a paper size from [Size].

  4. Select [Multipurpose Tray] from [Source].

    Memo

    • Printing one by one:

      Click [Paper feed option] on the [Setup] tab, and check the [Use MP tray as manual feed].

    • To print consecutively, uncheck [Use MP tray as manual feed].

      This option is unchecked by default.

  5. Click [OK].

  6. Click [Print] on the [Print] Screen.

  • For Windows PS Printer Driver (C834/C844/ES8434)

  1. Select [Print] from the [File] menu.

  2. Click [Preferences] (or [property]).

  3. Select the [Paper/Quality] tab.

  4. Select [Multi-Purpose Tray] from [Paper Source].

  5. Click [Advanced].

  6. Click [Paper Size] and select a paper size from the drop-down list.

    Memo

    • To print one by one, select [Printer Features] > [Multipurpose tray is handled as manual feed] and then select [Yes].

    • To print consecutively, select [No] for [Multipurpose tray is handled as manual feed].

      This item is selected by default.

  7. Click [OK].

  8. Click [Print] on the [Print] Screen.

  • Mac PS Printer Driver (C834/C844/ES8434)

  1. From the [File] menu, select [Page Setup].

  2. Select a paper size from [Paper Size] and then click [OK].

  3. From the [File] menu, select [Print].

  4. Select [Paper Feed] from the panel menu.

  5. Select [All pages From] and then select [Multi-Purpose Tray].

  6. Start printing.

  • Mac PCL Printer Driver (C824 Only)

  1. From the [File] menu, select [Page Setup].

  2. Select a paper size from [Paper Size] and then click [OK].

  3. From the [File] menu, select [Print].

  4. Select [Setup] from the panel menu.

  5. Select [Multi-Purpose Tray] from [Paper Source].

  6. Start printing.