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Preparing to print
1. Verify that the printer is turned on.
2. Raise the Out tray.
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3. Slide the paper-width guide all the way to the left, and then pull the paper-length
guide to the edge of the tray.
4. Place plain paper in the In tray, pushing the paper into the printer until it stops.
5. Slide the paper guides firmly against the paper.
6. Lower the Out tray, then pull out the Out-tray extension.