How to insert paper into the printer for duplex printing

Novice users of office equipment often have questions about loading paper into the printer. To work the device was fast and high-quality, you need to know some of the nuances. Read further in the article on common paper sizes for printers and how and where to insert it for uninterrupted device operation.

Where to insert paper in the printer

The paper is inserted into a special tray, which, depending on the model of the device, can be located either at the top or at the front. For printers with rear loading, raise the input tray to the locked position. Next, extend the width guide as far as possible and proceed to refueling. With front loading, the input tray is pulled out by the handle, if present. You should be aware that the tray settings are fully adjustable depending on the length and width of the sheet. After all, if the format is set incorrectly, it will crease and eventually the printer will zashezhu it and stop.

ATTENTION! In most cases, problems with printing occur when the tray is incorrectly adjusted. Therefore, special importance should be given to this particular issue.

First of all, you need to use paper that matches the printing device and the purpose of printing. It is advisable to study in detail the instructions attached to the device or find it on the official website of the manufacturer. We list the most common formats:

A4 format. This is the standard size for all copier models. It is used to print documents, reporting forms, magazines, letters. This type is notable for its usability, accessibility and low price category.

A3 format. Used for printing newspapers, diagrams, demo tables and other materials on special technical devices. This is the optimal size, allowing you to work with complex projects on one sheet. However, it is less convenient than the A4 format.

REFERENCE! It is not advisable to use writing paper for printing.

How to insert paper

Before you begin, carefully read the instructions for the device. Next, we describe the process using the example of an HP printer:

To begin, open the front cover. In most cases, it is easy to recline.
Push the width guide as far as possible.
Spread out the paper tray if it exceeds its length.
Next, you should set the tray settings for specific dimensions of the material.
Sheets or stacks are loaded with a short edge in this case.
Adjust the locking device: it should be installed as tight as possible. There are two locking parts at the edges, and one is used to secure the beginning of the stack.
If the A5 format is taken, then it is launched into a single feed, and then it is adjusted in width.
If several sheets of A5 will be printed, they should be put in the lower tray.
Then the clips are shifted to the stop, thus avoiding distortions and jamming of the sheets.
Slide the input tray back into the printer.

IMPORTANT! To make sure that the device is working correctly, it is better to use the test print feature.

You should be aware that using the printer on an uneven and unstable surface causes media to skew and causes various adjustment problems. Also note the following nuances in the work:

In the upper tray, the paper is loaded with a short edge down.
The leaves should be shaken or scrolled a little so that they do not stick together.
The sheets collected in a pile are trimmed by striking it on the surface of the table.
In the computer settings, you must select the type of material used. For example, it may be photo paper.

Carefully use the paper tray, as it can be quickly and unnoticeably shifted, thereby disrupting the work progress.

To study the correct loading of paper in the printer will take quite a bit of time. In the future, this will help to avoid problems with damage to the product or malfunction. We hope that this article will be useful and will help to avoid annoying mistakes.