Printing
Phaser 6140 Color Laser Printer
User Guide
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Loading Paper
This section includes:
• Loading Paper in Tray 1 on page 55
• Loading Paper in the Manual Feed Slot on page 57
• Loading Paper in the 250-Sheet Feeder (Tray 2) on page 59
Loading Paper in Tray 1
You can use Tray 1 for a wide variety of media, including:
• Plain paper
•Card stock
•Labels
•Envelopes
• Glossy paper
• Pre-printed paper (paper already printed on one side)
• Custom-size paper
For a more complete list of paper types and sizes usable in Tray 1, see Usable Paper on page 52.
Make sure of the following points when loading paper into Tray 1:
• You can load up to 250 sheets or a stack of paper (65–220 gms / 17–40 lb. Bond, 40–80 lb. Cover)
less than 15 mm high (0.60 in.).
• Tray 1 accepts print media within the following dimensions:
• Width: 76.2–216 mm (3–8.5 in.)
• Length:127–355.6 mm (5–14 in.)
• For automatic 2-sided printing, you can load media in the range of 60–105
g/m
2
(16–28 lb.
Bond).
• Do not load different types of paper at the same time.
• To print high quality, use high-quality paper intended for laser printers.
• Do not remove or add paper to Tray 1 during printing or if there is still paper in the tray. Doing so
may cause a paper jam. Remove the paper, align it with the new paper and insert both into the tray
together.
• Do not put any objects other than paper on Tray 1. Also, do not push or force down Tray 1.
• Always load paper short-edge feed first.
For more paper usage guidelines, see Supported Paper and Media on page 50.