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HP Color LaserJet Pro M252, M274, M277 Printers - Loading Paper and Envelopes

This document is for the HP Color LaserJet Pro M252n, M252dw, MFP M274n, MFP M277n, MFP M277dw printers.

Paper can be loaded into the single-sheet priority feed slot, or the main input tray.

Load paper or envelopes into the single-sheet priority feed slot (Tray 1)

The single-sheet priority feed slot (Tray 1) is located directly above the main input tray (Tray 2). Follow these steps to load paper or envelopes in Tray 1.

Load plain paper in Tray 1

Follow these steps to load plain paper in Tray 1.

Move the paper width guides in the single-sheet priority feed slot outward.
Place the top edge of the sheet at the opening, and then adjust the side guides so that they lightly touch the sheet, but do not bend it.

Figure : Adjust the paper width guides
Insert the single sheet into the slot and hold it. The printer will pull the sheet partially into the paper path.

Figure : Load paper

note:
Depending on the size of the paper, you might need to support the sheet with two hands until the sheet advances into the printer.
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 single-sheet priority feed slot.

Tray 1 paper orientation

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

Paper type	Output	How to load paper
Letterhead or preprinted	1-sided printing	Face-up Top edge leading into the printer
Letterhead or preprinted	2-sided printing	Face-down Top edge away from the printer
Pre-punched	1-sided printing or 2-sided printing	Face-up Holes toward the left side of the printer

Load an envelope in Tray 1

Follow these steps to load an envelope in Tray 1.

Envelope guidelines

Refer to the following guidelines to make sure that the envelope prints successfully.

Do not use envelopes with clasps, snaps, windows, coated linings, self-stick adhesives, or other synthetic materials that are susceptible to heat.
Do not use envelopes that are wrinkled, nicked, stuck together, or otherwise damaged.
If you use envelopes with peel-off adhesive strips, make sure they are approved for use in laser printers.
Only use envelopes recommended for laser printers.
Use envelopes with seams that extend to the corners.
Acceptable

Unacceptable

Move the paper width guides in the single-sheet priority feed slot outward.
Place the right edge of the envelope, face-up, at the opening, and then adjust the side guides so that they lightly touch the envelope, but do not bend it.

Figure : Adjust the paper width guides
Insert the envelope into the slot and hold it. The printer will pull the envelope partially into the paper path.

Figure : Load the envelope

note:
Depending on the size of the envelope, you might need to support it with two hands until the envelope advances into the printer.
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 envelope being printed from the single-sheet priority feed slot.

Load paper or envelopes in the main input tray (Tray 2)

Follow these steps to load paper or envelopes in Tray 2.

Load paper in Tray 2

Follow these steps to load plain paper in Tray 2.

Open the paper tray.

Figure : Open the tray
Slide the paper width and paper length guides to their outermost positions.

Figure : Slide the paper guides to their outermost positions.

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

Figure : Extend Tray 2 to accept legal-size paper

note:
When loaded with legal-size paper, Tray 2 extends from the front of the printer approximately 51 mm (2 inches).
Load paper into the tray.

Figure : Load paper
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.

Figure : Slide the paper guides inward
Close the paper tray.

Figure : Close the tray

Tray 2 paper orientation

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

Paper type	Output	How to load paper
Letterhead or preprinted	1-sided printing	Face-up Top edge toward the product
Letterhead or preprinted	2-sided printing	Face-down Top edge away from the product
Pre-punched	1-sided printing or 2-sided printing	Face-up Holes toward the left side of the product

Load envelopes in Tray 2

Follow these steps to load envelopes in Tray 1.

Envelope guidelines

Refer to the following guidelines to make sure that the envelopes print successfully.

Do not use envelopes with clasps, snaps, windows, coated linings, self-stick adhesives, or other synthetic materials that are susceptible to heat.
Do not use envelopes that are wrinkled, nicked, stuck together, or otherwise damaged.
If you use envelopes with peel-off adhesive strips, make sure they are approved for use in laser printers.
Only use envelopes recommended for laser printers.
Use envelopes with seams that extend to the corners.
Acceptable

Unacceptable

Use the Tray 2 handle to pull out the paper tray.

Figure : Open the paper tray
Slide the paper width and paper length guides to their outermost positions.

Figure : Slide the paper guides to their outermost positions.
Load envelopes into the paper tray.

Figure : Load envelopes
Make sure that the envelope stack is flat at all four corners. Slide the length and width guides so that they are against the stack.

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

Figure : Slide the paper guides inward
After making sure that the stack is below the tray full indicator, close the tray.

Figure : Close the paper tray

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