How do I load originals in the input tray?

• You can load originals that meet the document specifications in the input tray.

  Caution:
  Do not load valuable original documents or artwork, directly into the input tray. This may wrinkle or damage the original. Load these originals using an optional carrier sheet.

  The steps below describe loading originals of the same size. To load originals of multiple sizes at once, see the link at the end of this section.

  1. Make sure the vertical path position icon is displayed.
     
     

     Note: If the straight path position icon is displayed, pull the position selector to the right and tilt the scanner forward.
     
     

  2. Open the input tray.
     
     
  3. Raise the input tray extension.
     
     
  4. Slide the input tray edge guides all the way out.
     
     
  5. If you are loading a multi-page original, fan your stack of originals.

     Note: If you are loading an original that is 15.5 inches (393.8 mm) or longer, load only one sheet at a time.

     
  6. Stack the originals with the printed side facing up and slide the stack so the leading edge is at an angle as shown.
     
     
  7. Do one of the following to load originals:
     • Load standard originals into the input tray printed side up and top edge first, and guide them in until they meet resistance.
       
       
     • If you are loading hole-punched originals, load them with the holes facing down or to the side as shown. The holes must be within 1.2 inches (30 mm) of the edge of the originals.
       
       
     • If you are loading folded originals, load them so that the valley fold (the dotted line) is at the front of the scanner and on the ADF side as shown. You can load up to 10 sheets. Originals with a hard fold line may not be fed properly. For originals such as these, flatten them so that the height of the fold is 0.2 inches (5 mm) or less before loading it.
       
       
     • If you are loading thick originals (127 g/m² or more), switch the scanner to the straight path position and load only one original at a time. If thicker paper does not eject properly, try placing the product on the edge of a table where the ejected originals can drop freely.
       
       

       Note: You can check the scanner position on the LCD screen. If the straight path icon is displayed, the scanner is in the correct position. If the vertical path icon is displayed, pull the lever on the back and tilt the scanner backwards.

     • If you are loading irregular shaped originals, switch the scanner to the straight path position and load the original into an optional carrier sheet with the back of the original facing up.
       
       

       Flip the carrier sheet over before loading it in the input tray.
       
       

       Load the original into the input tray as shown.
       
       

       Note: Use only the carrier sheet designed for your product. The carrier sheet is automatically recognized by the product by the two small rectangular holes on the front edge. Keep the holes clean and not covered. Do not load a carrier sheet that has scratches on it or one that has been scanned more than 3,000 times.

       
       
       
     • If you are loading envelopes, switch the scanner to the straight path position and load the envelope short side first with the side to be scanned facing up. For envelopes with the flap side on the shorter side, you can load the envelope with the flap side facing up. Insert the envelope into the ADF until it meets resistance.
       
       
  8. Adjust the edge guides to fit the edges of the original so that there are no gaps. Otherwise, the original may skew.
     
     
  If the document extends beyond the input tray extension, support the original as it enters into and ejects from the product to prevent it from skewing. When scanning thin originals or originals that tend to curl after scanning, we recommend extending the input and output tray paper supports. After loading the original, press both of the buttons to raise the supports.
  
  
  Related tasks
  Loading Multiple Sizes of Originals in the Input Tray
  
  Related references
  Original Document Specifications
  Plastic and Laminated Card Specifications
  Special Original Specifications
  Scanner Positions
  Optional Accessories and Replacement Parts
  
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