Loading Paper into the Multi-drawer Paper Deck-A1 (Optional)

If the Multi-drawer Paper Deck-A1 is attached, three paper sources are added to the paper sources of the standard paper deck or paper drawer attached to the machine.

Up to 2,000 sheets of paper (20 lb bond (80 g/m2)) each can be loaded into the upper, middle, and lower decks of the Multi-drawer Paper Deck-A1.

IMPORTANT
If the machine is in the Sleep mode (the touch panel is not displayed, and only (Energy Saver) is lit), you may be unable to open the paper deck unit. In this case, press (Energy Saver) to reactivate the machine, and then press the open button on the paper deck unit. If you need to lift up the lifter (for example, if you drop objects inside the paper deck), do not lift up the lifter more than 2" (50 mm) or diagonally, as this may result in a malfunction or damage to the machine.

IMPORTANT

If the machine is in the Sleep mode (the touch panel is not displayed, and only

(Energy Saver) is lit), you may be unable to open the paper deck unit. In this case, press

(Energy Saver) to reactivate the machine, and then press the open button on the paper deck unit.

If you need to lift up the lifter (for example, if you drop objects inside the paper deck), do not lift up the lifter more than 2" (50 mm) or diagonally, as this may result in a malfunction or damage to the machine.

NOTE
The Multi-drawer Paper Deck-A1 is an optional product. The following paper sizes can be loaded into the Multi-drawer Paper Deck-A1: 13" x 19", 12" x 18", 12 5/8" x 17 11/16", 11" x 17", LGL, LTR, LTRR, STMTR, EXEC, and custom size (5 1/2" x 7 1/8" to 13" x 19 1/4" (139.7 mm x 182 mm to 330.2 mm x 487.7 mm))

Loading Paper into the Multi-drawer Paper Deck-A1

Changing the Paper Size for the Multi-drawer Paper Deck-A1

Loading Paper into the Multi-drawer Paper Deck-A1

If you select the Multi-drawer Paper Deck-A1 when it has no paper, or if the Multi-drawer Paper Deck-A1 runs out of paper during a print job, a screen prompting you to load paper appears on the touch panel display.

Follow the procedure below to load paper into the Multi-drawer Paper Deck-A1.

CAUTION
When handling paper, take care not to cut your hands on the edges of the paper.

IMPORTANT
The Multi-drawer Paper Deck-A1 can only accommodate paper from 14 lb bond to 110 lb cover (52 to 300 g/m2) in weight. If paper runs out and printing is stopped when you are printing in the Staple mode, do not remove the output sheets that are waiting to be stapled. (Printing and stapling resume after you clear the paper jam.)

NOTE
You can load custom size paper if both of the paper sides are between 7 1/8" (182 mm) and 19 1/4" (487.7 mm) in length, and between 5 1/2" (139.7 mm) and 13" (330.2 mm) in width. You cannot load custom size paper if either one of the sides is smaller or larger than the paper sizes that can be loaded. If a message prompting you to load paper appears during printing, the remaining prints are automatically made after you load the correct paper. If you select a different paper source, the remaining prints are made after you press [OK]. To cancel printing, press [Cancel]. When changing the paper to load into the Multi-drawer Paper Deck-A1 from plain paper to coated paper, you may wait a moment because temperature control of the warm air which fans a paper is required.

NOTE

You can load custom size paper if both of the paper sides are between 7 1/8" (182 mm) and 19 1/4" (487.7 mm) in length, and between 5 1/2" (139.7 mm) and 13" (330.2 mm) in width. You cannot load custom size paper if either one of the sides is smaller or larger than the paper sizes that can be loaded.

If a message prompting you to load paper appears during printing, the remaining prints are automatically made after you load the correct paper. If you select a different paper source, the remaining prints are made after you press [OK].

To cancel printing, press [Cancel].

When changing the paper to load into the Multi-drawer Paper Deck-A1 from plain paper to coated paper, you may wait a moment because temperature control of the warm air which fans a paper is required.

Open the paper deck.

	1. Press the open button.
	2. Open the paper deck. The inside lifter automatically descends to the paper loading position.

NOTE
It may take some time for the paper deck to open, even if you press the open button.

Prepare the paper to load.

Open the packaging for the paper, and remove the paper stack.

NOTE
For high-quality printouts, use paper recommended by Canon. Before loading paper, always fan the sheets several times, and align the edges to facilitate feeding.

Load the paper stack, and close the paper deck.

	1. Load the paper stack against the left wall of the paper deck.
	2. Close the paper deck. The inside lifter automatically ascends, and the machine becomes ready for printing.

CAUTION
When closing the paper deck, be careful not to get your fingers caught, as this may result in personal injury.

IMPORTANT
Do not subject the paper holder plate to shock when loading paper into the paper deck, as this may result in a malfunction or damage to the machine. Do not load the following types of paper into the Multi-drawer Paper Deck-A1. Doing so may cause a paper jam. Severely curled or wrinkled paper Thin straw paper Paper which has been printed on using a thermal transfer printer The reverse side of paper which has been printed on using a thermal transfer printer Heavy paper (more than 158 lb index (300 g/m2)) Thin paper (less than 14 lb bond (52 g/m2)) Tracing paper Envelopes Paper which is curled must be straightened out before loading it into the paper deck. Never place paper or any other items in the empty part of the paper deck next to the paper stack. Doing so may damage the machine. You will not be able to make copies or print if you load paper that exceeds the loading limit mark (), or if the paper deck is not completely pushed into the machine. Make sure that the height of the paper stack does not exceed the loading limit mark (). Always check that the paper deck is in place.

IMPORTANT

Do not subject the paper holder plate to shock when loading paper into the paper deck, as this may result in a malfunction or damage to the machine.

Do not load the following types of paper into the Multi-drawer Paper Deck-A1. Doing so may cause a paper jam.

Severely curled or wrinkled paper

Thin straw paper

Paper which has been printed on using a thermal transfer printer

The reverse side of paper which has been printed on using a thermal transfer printer

Heavy paper (more than 158 lb index (300 g/m2))

Thin paper (less than 14 lb bond (52 g/m2))

Tracing paper

Envelopes

Paper which is curled must be straightened out before loading it into the paper deck.

Never place paper or any other items in the empty part of the paper deck next to the paper stack. Doing so may damage the machine.

You will not be able to make copies or print if you load paper that exceeds the loading limit mark (

), or if the paper deck is not completely pushed into the machine.

Make sure that the height of the paper stack does not exceed the loading limit mark (

Always check that the paper deck is in place.

NOTE
When loading paper into the paper deck for the first time, adjust the size change plate to match the paper size being loaded. (See "Changing the Paper Size for the Multi-drawer Paper Deck-A1.") When loading paper into the paper deck, make sure that the paper size setting is the same size of the paper that is being loaded. Load the paper below the rollers of the paper holder. When loading paper, make sure that the height of the paper stack does not exceed 13/16" (20 mm). If the height of the paper stack exceeds 13/16" (20 mm), the edges of the paper stack may become curled or creased, and poor print quality may result. For instructions on loading tab paper into the paper deck, see "Loading Tab Paper." For instructions on loading transparencies, see "Loading Transparencies." If there are instructions on the paper package about which side of the paper to load, follow those instructions. When paper is loaded in the Multi-drawer Paper Deck-A1, the side facing up is the one printed on. If problems, such as poor print quality or paper jams occur, try turning the paper stack over and reloading it. However, textured paper, single-sided coated paper, and paper already printed on cannot be turned over. Change to new paper. 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." Rewrap any remaining paper in its original package, and store it in a dry place, away from direct sunlight. If paper runs out and printing is stopped, load a new paper stack. Printing restarts after the new paper stack is loaded.

NOTE

When loading paper into the paper deck for the first time, adjust the size change plate to match the paper size being loaded. (See "Changing the Paper Size for the Multi-drawer Paper Deck-A1.")

When loading paper into the paper deck, make sure that the paper size setting is the same size of the paper that is being loaded.

Load the paper below the rollers of the paper holder.

When loading paper, make sure that the height of the paper stack does not exceed 13/16" (20 mm). If the height of the paper stack exceeds 13/16" (20 mm), the edges of the paper stack may become curled or creased, and poor print quality may result.

For instructions on loading tab paper into the paper deck, see "Loading Tab Paper."

For instructions on loading transparencies, see "Loading Transparencies."

If there are instructions on the paper package about which side of the paper to load, follow those instructions.

When paper is loaded in the Multi-drawer Paper Deck-A1, the side facing up is the one printed on.

If problems, such as poor print quality or paper jams occur, try turning the paper stack over and reloading it. However, textured paper, single-sided coated paper, and paper already printed on cannot be turned over. Change to new paper.

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."

Rewrap any remaining paper in its original package, and store it in a dry place, away from direct sunlight.

If paper runs out and printing is stopped, load a new paper stack. Printing restarts after the new paper stack is loaded.

Changing the Paper Size for the Multi-drawer Paper Deck-A1

This section explains how to change the paper size for the Multi-drawer Paper Deck-A1.

CAUTION
When handling paper, take care not to cut your hands on the edges of the paper.

Open the paper deck.

	1. Press the open button.
	2. Open the paper deck. The inside lifter automatically descends to the paper loading position.

NOTE
It may take some time for the paper deck to open, even if you press the open button.

Slide the paper holder plate until it does not catch on the paper to set.

The paper holder plate slides by holding as the diagram shows.

Remove all of the remaining paper.

Squeeze the lever, as shown below. Without releasing the lever, slide the outer size change plate and inner size change plate until it does not catch on the paper to set.

Load the desired paper to approximately 3/8" (10 mm) in height.

Slide the outer size change plate and inner size change plate to align them with the desired paper size.

Slide the paper holder plate to align it with the desired paper size, as shown below.

If you use a paper which length of the parallel edge to the feeding direction is shorter than 18" (457.2 mm):

If you use a paper which length of the parallel edge to the feeding direction is longer than 18" (457.2 mm):

If you use a paper which length of the parallel edge to the feeding direction is shorter than 18" (457.2 mm):

Slide the paper holder plate to align it with the desired paper size, as shown below.

If you use a paper which length of the parallel edge to the feeding direction is longer than 18" (457.2 mm):

Press the button on the paper holder plate, and fold down the paper holder plate.

	1. Slide the paper holder plate to the right edge.
	2. Press the button on the paper holder plate.
	3. Fold down the paper holder plate.

Load all remaining paper into the paper deck.

Change the paper deck's size plate to match the new paper size.

10.

Gently push the paper deck back into the machine until it clicks into place in the closed position.

The inside lifter automatically ascends, and prepares the paper deck for printing.

CAUTION
When returning the paper deck to its original position, be careful not to get your fingers caught, as this may result in personal injury.

IMPORTANT
Do not subject the paper holder plate to shock when loading paper into the paper deck, as this may result in a malfunction or damage to the machine. Adjust the outer size change plate, inner size change plate, and paper holder plate correctly to avoid causing a paper jam, dirty prints, or making the inside of the machine dirty. Paper which is curled must be straightened out before loading it into the paper deck. You will not be able to make copies or print if you load paper that exceeds the loading limit mark (), or if the paper deck is not completely pushed into the machine. Make sure that the height of the paper stack does not exceed the loading limit mark (). Always check that the paper deck is in place. Never place paper or any other items in the empty part of the paper deck next to the paper stack. Doing so may damage the machine.

IMPORTANT

Do not subject the paper holder plate to shock when loading paper into the paper deck, as this may result in a malfunction or damage to the machine.

Adjust the outer size change plate, inner size change plate, and paper holder plate correctly to avoid causing a paper jam, dirty prints, or making the inside of the machine dirty.

Paper which is curled must be straightened out before loading it into the paper deck.

You will not be able to make copies or print if you load paper that exceeds the loading limit mark (

), or if the paper deck is not completely pushed into the machine.

Make sure that the height of the paper stack does not exceed the loading limit mark (

Always check that the paper deck is in place.

Never place paper or any other items in the empty part of the paper deck next to the paper stack. Doing so may damage the machine.

NOTE
If you use a paper which length of the parallel edge to the feeding direction is shorter than 18" (457.2 mm), load the paper below the loading limit of the paper holder plate. If there are instructions on the package of paper about which side of the paper to load, follow those instructions. When paper is loaded into the Multi-drawer Paper Deck-A1, the side facing up is the one printed on. If problems occur, such as poor print quality or paper jams, try turning the paper stack over, and reload it. However, textured paper, single-sided coated paper, and paper already printed on cannot be turned over. Change to new paper. When loading paper, make sure that the height of the paper stack does not exceed 13/16" (20 mm). If the height of the paper stack exceeds 13/16" (20 mm), the edges of the paper stack may become curled or creased, and poor print quality may result.

NOTE

If you use a paper which length of the parallel edge to the feeding direction is shorter than 18" (457.2 mm), load the paper below the loading limit of the paper holder plate.

If there are instructions on the package of paper about which side of the paper to load, follow those instructions.

When paper is loaded into the Multi-drawer Paper Deck-A1, the side facing up is the one printed on.

If problems occur, such as poor print quality or paper jams, try turning the paper stack over, and reload it. However, textured paper, single-sided coated paper, and paper already printed on cannot be turned over. Change to new paper.