HP LaserJet Enterprise MFP M527 - Load paper to Tray 1 (multipurpose tray)

Introduction

The following information describes how to load paper in Tray 1. This tray holds up to 100 sheets of 75 g/m2 paper.

note:
Select the correct paper type in the print driver before printing.

caution:
To avoid jams, never add or remove paper from Tray 1 during printing.

The following video demonstrates how to load paper in Tray 1:

How to Load Paper to Tray 1 for HP LaserJet Pro M501, Enterprise M50x, MFP/Flow M52x, Managed E50145, E52645

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Grasp the handle on either side of Tray 1, and pull it forward to open it.

Figure : Open Tray 1
Pull out the tray extension to support the paper.

Figure : Pull out the tray extension
Spread the paper guides to the correct size, and then load paper in the tray. For information about how to orient the paper, see Tray 1 paper orientation.

Make sure that the paper fits under the fill line on the paper guides.

note:
The maximum stack height is 10 mm, or approximately 100 sheets of 75g paper.

Figure : Load paper
Adjust the side guides so that they lightly touch the paper stack, but do not bend it.

Figure : Adjust the guides

Tray 1 paper orientation

When using paper that requires a specific orientation, load it according to the information in the following table.

note:
The Alternative Letterhead Mode setting affects the way you will load letterhead or preprinted paper. This setting is disabled by default. When using this mode, load paper as for automatic duplex printing. For more information, see Use alternative letterhead mode.

Paper type	Single-sided printing	Duplex printing and Alternative Letterhead Mode
Letterhead, preprinted, or prepunched	Face-up Top edge leading into the printer	Face-down Bottom edge leading into the printer

Use alternative letterhead mode

Use the Alternative Letterhead Mode feature to load letterhead or preprinted paper into the tray the same way for all jobs, whether printing to one side of the sheet of paper or to both sides. When using this mode, load paper as for automatic duplex printing.

To use the feature, enable it by using the printer control-panel menus.

Enable Alternative Letterhead Mode using the printer control panel

Follow the steps below to enable Alternative Letterhead Mode using the printer control panel.

note:
The steps vary according to the control panel.

FutureSmart 3	FutureSmart 4

FutureSmart 3

From the Home screen on the printer control panel, swipe from right to left until the Settings menu displays. Touch the Settings icon to open the menu.
Open the following menus:
- Manage Trays
- Alternative Letterhead Mode
Select Enabled, and then touch the Save button or press the OK button.

FutureSmart 4

From the Home screen on the printer control panel, swipe until the Trays icon displays. Touch the Trays icon to open the menu.
From the Trays menu, touch the Gear icon.
Touch Alternative Letterhead Mode, and then touch On to enable the setting.

HP LaserJet Enterprise MFP M527 - Load paper to Tray 1 (multipurpose tray)

Introduction

Tray 1 paper orientation

Use alternative letterhead mode

Enable Alternative Letterhead Mode using the printer control panel

Additional support options

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