Switching tray automatically at running out of paper

When the paper loaded in the trays (the paper tray (Tray 1/2/3/4) or the MP tray) is of the same media size, media weight and media type, you can set the machine to continue the printing from another tray when the feeding tray is empty.

First, select Auto Tray Switch from the operator panel. Then, select Auto Tray Switch in the printer driver.

When using the MP tray

By default, [When Mismatching] is set for the MP tray. In this case, the MP tray is not subject to auto tray switch.

To set the MP tray as a target for auto tray switch, use the following settings.

1. Check that "Ready To Print" appears on the display.

   

   • If the machine is in the power save mode, press «POWER SAVE» to restore.

2. Press «Fn» on the operator panel.

3. On the functional number screen, press «9», «5» and «OK».

4. Press the scroll button ▲ to select [Normal Tray], and press «OK».

   

   • Trays are switched according to the setting of [Tray Sequence].
5. Press «ON LINE» to return to the standby screen.

For Windows PCL printer driver

1. Open the file to be printed.
2. Select [Print] from the [File] menu.
3. Click [Preferences].
4. Click [Paper Feed Options] in the [Setup] tab.
5. Check [Auto Tray Change] in [Paper feed options], and click [OK].
6. Specify other settings as necessary, and click [OK].
7. Click [Print] in the [Print] screen.

For Windows PS printer driver

1. Open the file to be printed.
2. Select [Print] from the [File] menu.
3. Click [Preferences].
4. Click [Advanced] in the [Layout] tab.
5. From [Tray Switch] in [Printer Features], select [On].
6. Click [OK].
7. Specify other settings as necessary, and click [OK].
8. Click [Print] in the [Print] screen.

For macOS

1. Open the file to be printed.
2. Select [Print] from the [File] menu.
3. Select the [Print Options] panel.
4. Check [Tray Switch] in the [Feed] tab.

5. Specify other settings as necessary, and click [Print].