Print documents

To load paper

  1. Make sure the paper tray is open.

  2. Slide the paper-width guides all the way open.

  3. Place the paper in the paper tray. The side to be printed on should face down.

  4. Push the stack of paper into the printer until it stops.

  5. Slide the paper-width guides firmly against the edge of the paper.

    Graphic - Load paper

To print a document

  1. On the File menu in your software, click Print.

  2. Make sure your printer is selected.

  3. Click the button that opens the Properties dialog box.

    Depending on your software application, this button might be called Properties, Options, Printer Setup, Printer Properties, Printer, or Preferences.

  4. Select the appropriate options.

    • On the Paper/Quality tab, select the appropriate paper type from the Media drop-down list in the Tray Selection area, and then select the appropriate print quality in the Quality Settings area.

    • Click the Advanced button, in the Paper/Output area, select the appropriate paper size from the Paper Size drop-down list.

    For more printing options, see Tips for print success.

  5. Click OK to close the Properties dialog box.

  6. Click Print or OK to begin printing.

To print on both sides of the page

  1. On the File menu in your software, click Print.

  2. Make sure your printer is selected.

  3. Click the button that opens the Properties dialog box.

    Depending on your software application, this button might be called Properties, Options, Printer Setup, Printer Properties, Printer, or Preferences.

  4. Select the appropriate options.

    • On the Paper/Quality tab, select the appropriate paper type from the Media drop-down list in the Tray Selection area, and then select the appropriate print quality in the Quality Settings area.

    • Click the Advanced button, in the Paper/Output area, select the appropriate paper size from the Paper Size drop-down list.

    For more printing options, see Tips for print success.

  5. On the Layout tab, select Flip on Long Edge or Flip on Short Edge from the Print on Both Sides drop-down list.

  6. Click OK to print.

    Note 

    After one page of the document is printed, you are prompted to wait for a few seconds. Then the printer automatically reloads the paper back to print on the other side. You do not need to manually reload the paper.