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With a sheet lengthwise and printing-side up, insert it
between the Platen (a) and the Paper Retainer (b). Align
the edges of the sheet as follows.
1. Align the sheet with the Paper Alignment Line (c) at
right.
2. Align the inserted edge of the sheet with the leading
edge of the Paper Alignment Line (d), as shown.
When inserted, sheets are automatically held by suction
against the Platen .
• Load a sheet so that it is parallel to the Paper Alignment Line at right (c). Loading paper askew will
cause an error.
• Warped paper may rub against the Printhead . Straighten paper if it is warped before loading it.
• You can adjust the strength of suction holding paper against the Platen when the Release Lever is up.
If it is diffi cult to load paper, press the ▲ or ▼ button on the Control Panel to adjust the strength. Set
suction stronger by pressing the ▲ button or weaker with the ▼ button. Three settings are available.
However, even if you increase the suction, it may not be suffi cient to hold some types of paper against
the Platen well. In this case, use your hand to load the paper.
• Sheets are held in place by suction through holes on the Platen . Although the suction may produce a
noise when paper is loaded in some positions, it does not indicate a problem. If the noise is distracting,
try moving the paper over slightly to the left or right (up to 1 mm [0.039 in]) while keeping it parallel to
the Paper Alignment Line .
• The suction remains on for about 30 seconds during loading. If you cannot fi nish loading a sheet during
this time, pull the sheet away and reinsert it to start the suction again.
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Lower the Release Lever and close the Top Cover .
• If a print job was received
Pressing the OK button will advance the paper, and then
printing will begin.
• If no print job was received
A menu for selection of the type of paper is automatically
shown on the Display Screen .
Press ▲ or ▼ to select the type of paper, and then press
the OK button.
The printer now starts feeding the paper.
• For details on types of paper to select, see the Paper Reference Guide .
(→ , Types of Manuals)
• When using the Output Stacker , if you will print on large, stiff sheets, we recommend adjusting the
Output Stacker into the lowest position to prevent printed sheets from being bent.
(→"Using the Output Stacker," User Manual)
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Loading Sheets in the Printer
d b a
c