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HP LaserJet MFP M631-M637, E62555-E62575, E62655-E62675 - Load paper to Tray 2 and the 550-sheet trays

Load paper to Tray 2 and the 550-sheet trays

The following information describes how to load paper into Tray 2 and the optional 550-sheet trays. These trays hold up to 550 sheets of 75 g/m2 (20 lb) paper.
Figure : Tray 2 location
In addition to the instructions provided in this document, you can view the following video of how to load paper in Tray 2 and in the 550-sheet trays:
How to Load Paper in Tray 2 for HP LaserJet Enterprise MFP M631-M636, M637, Managed E601xx-E626xx Series
How to Load Paper in Tray 2 for HP LaserJet Enterprise MFP M631-M636, M637, Managed E601xx-E626xx Series
No audio. Learn how to load paper in tray 2 for HP LaserJet Enterprise MFP M631-M636, M637, Managed E601xx-E626xx series.
note:
The procedure to load paper for the 550-sheet trays is the same as for Tray 2. Only Tray 2 is shown here.
  1. Open the tray.
    note:
    Do not open this tray while it is in use.
    Figure : Open the tray
  2. Expand the paper-length and paper-width guides by squeezing the blue adjustment latches and sliding the guides to the size of the paper being used.
    Figure : Expand the paper guides
  3. Load paper into the tray. Check the paper to verify the guides touch the stack, but do not bend it. For information about how to orient the paper, see the Tray 2 and the 550-sheet trays paper orientation section below.
    note:
    To prevent jams, do not overfill the tray. Be sure that the top of the stack is below the tray full indicator.
    note:
    If the tray is not adjusted correctly, an error message might display during printing, or the paper might jam.
    Figure : Load paper and adjust the paper guides to touch the stack of paper
  4. Close the tray.
    Figure : Close the tray
  5. The tray configuration message displays on the printer control panel.
  6. Touch the OK button to accept the detected type and size, or touch the Modify button to choose a different paper size or type.
    For custom-size paper, specify the X and Y dimensions for the paper when the prompt displays on the printer control panel.
    Figure : X and Y dimensions
  7. Select the correct type and size, and then touch the OK button.

Tray 2 and the 550-sheet trays paper orientation

Letterhead or preprinted - Portrait
Duplex mode
Paper size
How to load paper
1-sided printing
Letter, Legal, Executive, Statement, Oficio (8.5 x 13), 4 x 6, 5 x 7, 5 x 8, A4, A5, A6, RA4, B5 (JIS), B6 (JIS), L (90 x 130 mm), 10 x 15 cm, Oficio (216 x 340), 16K 195 x 270 mm, 16K 184 x 260 mm, 16K 197 x 273 mm, Double Japan Postcard Rotated (Double Postcard (JIS))
Face-up
Top edge at the left side of the tray
Letterhead or preprinted - Landscape
Duplex mode
Paper size
How to load paper
1-sided printing
Letter, Legal, Executive, Statement, Oficio (8.5 x 13), 4 x 6, 5 x 7, 5 x 8, A4, A5, A6, RA4, B5 (JIS), B6 (JIS), L (90 x 130 mm), 10 x 15 cm, Oficio (216 x 340), 16K 195 x 270 mm, 16K 184 x 260 mm, 16K 197 x 273 mm, Double Japan Postcard Rotated (Double Postcard (JIS))
Face-up
Top edge toward the front of the tray
Automatic 2-sided printing or with Alternative Letterhead Mode enabled
Letter, Legal, Executive, Oficio (8.5 x 13), A4, A5, RA4, Oficio (216 x 340), 16K 195 x 270 mm, 16K 184 x 260 mm, 16K 197 x 273 mm
Face-down
Top edge toward the front of the tray
Prepunched - Portrait or Landscape
Duplex mode
Paper size
How to load paper
1-sided printing
Letter, Legal, Executive, Statement, Oficio (8.5 x 13), 4 x 6, 5 x 7, 5 x 8, A4, A5, A6, RA4, B5 (JIS), B6 (JIS), L (90 x 130 mm), 10 x 15 cm, Oficio (216 x 340), 16K 195 x 270 mm, 16K 184 x 260 mm, 16K 197 x 273 mm, Double Japan Postcard Rotated (Double Postcard (JIS))
Face-up
Holes toward the back of the tray
Automatic 2-sided printing or with Alternative Letterhead Mode enabled
Letter, Legal, Executive, Oficio (8.5 x 13), A4, A5, RA4, Oficio (216 x 340), 16K 195 x 270 mm, 16K 184 x 260 mm, 16K 197 x 273 mm
Face-down
Holes toward the front of the tray

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:
  1. From the Home screen on the printer control panel, navigate to and touch the Settings icon.
  2. Open the following menus:
    1. Copy/Print or Print
    2. Manage Trays
    3. Alternative Letterhead Mode
  3. Select On.