Loading paper into tray 1

Loading paper into tray 1

HP 3000 3600 3800 caution Loading paper into tray 1 CAUTION

Avoid adding print media to tray 1 while the printer is printing, or jams can occur.

1. Open tray 1.
HP 3000 3600 3800 note Loading paper into tray 1 NOTE

If printing on special media, such as envelopes, use tray 1. See Printing envelopes from tray 1 for more information.

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2. Slide the output bin extension out from the bin.

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3. Slide out the tray extender and, if necessary, open the additional tray extender.

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4. Slide the width guides slightly wider than the print media.

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5. Place print media into the tray with the side to be printed down, and the top, short edge in first.

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HP 3000 3600 3800 note Loading paper into tray 1 NOTE

If you are printing on two sides, see Using 2-sided (duplex) printing for loading instructions.

6. Slide the paper width guides inward until they lightly touch the print media stack on both sides without bending it. Make sure that the media fits under the tabs on the width guides.

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HP 3000 3600 3800 caution Loading paper into tray 1 CAUTION

Wait for the printer to finish printing before closing tray 1 (optional). Closing the tray before the printer finishes can cause jams.

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