HP Color LaserJet 8500 Service Manual - Page 105

Configuring input trays Note When input trays are configured correctly, the printer automatically uses the correct input tray based on media type and size. Setting the media type is necessary for best print quality on envelopes, paper heavier than 24 up to 28 lb (90 to 105 g/m2) bond paper, and paper heavier than 28 lb (105 g/m2) bond. For example, tray 2 could contain letterhead; tray 3, plain legal-sized paper; and the 2,000-sheet input unit, plain letter-sized paper. If the trays are configured correctly, when you set up a print job you can choose the media type and size in the printer driver, and the printer automatically prints from the correct input tray. Selecting the mode for tray 1 Tray 1 has two modes: FIRST mode and CASSETTE mode. FIRST mode is the default mode for tray 1. In FIRST mode, tray 1 functions as a multipurpose tray. When tray 1 is in FIRST mode, specify the media type and size in the printer driver. The printer looks first for media loaded in tray 1. If the correct width of media is loaded in tray 1, the printer prints from tray 1. If the printer senses that the media in tray 1 is a different size than the media specified in the printer driver, then the printer does not feed the media (to prevent toner residue on subsequent pages). In CASSETTE mode, tray 1 functions as a regular input tray. When tray 1 is in CASSETTE mode, load media in tray 1 and configure the media type and size in the printer control panel. 1 Press MENU until PAPER HANDLING MENU appears on the printer control panel display. 2 Press ITEM until TRAY 1 MODE = appears on the display. 3 Press - VALUE + until the correct mode appears on the display. 4 Press SELECT to save the selection. An asterisk (*) appears to the right of the selection. 5 Press GO to bring the printer online. EN Configuring input trays 103