How should I load envelopes?

• See below.

  Loading Paper in the Rear Paper Feed

  You can print documents and photos on a variety of paper types and sizes.
  1. Flip the feeder guard forward, pull out the paper support, and tilt it backwards.
     
     
  2. Slide the edge guide left.
     
     
  3. If you are inserting a stack of paper, fan the sheets first and tap the stack on a flat surface to even the edges.
     
     

     Note: Do not fan or curl photo paper.

  4. Do one of the following:
     • Insert paper, glossy or printable side up and short edge first, against the right side.
       
       
     • Load up to 5 envelopes against the right side. Load them printable side up and flap edge left.
       
       
     • Load a sheet of loose-leaf or other paper with holes facing as shown.
       
       
  5. Slide the edge guide against the paper, but not too tightly. Then flip the feeder guard back.
     
     
  6. Pull out the output tray.
     
     
  Always follow these paper loading guidelines:
  • Load only the recommended number of sheets.
  • Load paper short edge first, no matter which way your document faces.
  • Load letterhead or pre-printed paper top edge first.
  • Do not load paper above the arrow mark inside the edge guide.
  • If you have trouble loading a stack of envelopes, press each envelope flat before loading it or load one envelope at a time.
  • If print quality declines when printing multiple envelopes, try loading one envelope at a time.
  • Do not load envelopes that are curled, folded, or too thin, or that have plastic windows or exposed adhesive flaps.
  • Check the paper package for any additional loading instructions.
  Related references
  Paper Loading Capacity