Chapter 2
Printing Tasks
Loading Paper into Your Printer
This section describes how to load paper. If you use special media such as transparencies or envelopes,
see also “Selecting and Using Print Media” on page 36. For specifications or details about the paper
types and sizes, see “Paper” on page 197 (for AL-M300 Series users), or “Paper” on page 205 (for
AL-M400 Series users).
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Important:
Do not let the paper’s edge slide across your skin because the edge of the paper may cut you.
Note:
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This printer does not automatically detect paper sizes in the paper sources. Make sure to specify a
paper size using the
Tray Menu
on the control panel. The factory default paper size for all of the
paper sources is
A4
.
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The following procedure uses the illustration of AL-M400DN as an example.
MP tray
The MP tray (Multi-purpose tray) is the paper source that is available for various types of paper, such
as labels, envelopes, and thick paper.
Note:
To load envelopes, see “Envelopes” on page 37.
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