HP LaserJet Managed E40040, MFP E42540 - Load paper to Tray 2

Follow these steps to load paper in Tray 2.

This tray holds up to 250 sheets of 75 g/m²20 lb paper.

Note:

The tray paper guides might be locked before use and might not be adjustable.

1. Open Tray 2.

   

2. Adjust the paper-width guides by squeezing the adjustment latches on the guides and then sliding the guides to the size of the paper being used.

   

3. To load legal-size paper, extend the tray front by squeezing the front latch and pulling the front of the tray.

   
   Note:

   When loaded with legal-size paper, Tray 2 extends from the front of the printer approximately 2 in51 mm.

4. Load the paper into the tray.

   For information about how to orient the paper, see Tray 2 paper orientation.

   

5. Make sure that the paper stack is flat at all four corners. Slide the paper length and width guides so that they are against the stack of paper.

   Note:

   To prevent jams, do not overfill the tray. Be sure that the top of the stack is below the tray full indicator.

   

6. After making sure that the paper stack is below the tray full indicator, close the tray.

   
   Note:

   When loaded with legal-size paper, Tray 2 does not close all of the way.

7. At the computer, begin the printing process from the software application. Make sure that the driver is set to the correct paper type and size for the paper being printed from the tray.