How to Install the Optional Tray 2 on an HP cp1700 Printer

Although Hewlett-Packard has discontinued production of its Color Inkjet CP1700 Series Printers, there are still lots of these printers in use and lots of people who love them because their ink costs are among the lowest in the industry for an ink jet printer. Because these units use individual ink cartridges and print heads, replacement costs are kept to a minimum. These printers are also favorites with users who need over-sized paper capacity, and heavy users love the printer’s paper-handling options, which include a hand-feed slot in the rear, a 10-sheet bypass feeder that lets you print on letterhead without accessing the primary paper tray, and an optional 250-sheet secondary paper tray.

Instructions

1. Position Tray 2 in the location where you want the cp1700 printer. Grasp the printer on both sides and lift it to a position above Tray 2. Align the sides of Tray 1 in the printer with the sides of Tray 2 on the surface. Lower the printer directly on top of Tray 2.

2. Grasp the handle under the front of Tray 2. Pull the paper tray toward you until it comes completely free of the printer.

3. Pinch the paper width guide and slide it outward to its widest position. Pinch the paper length guide and slide it out to its outermost position.

4. Remove the cover and set it aside. Grasp up to 250 sheets of plain paper. Tap one edge of the stack against a hard surface to align the stack. Turn the stack 90 degrees and repeat the process. Place the stack of paper into the paper tray with the print side down.

5. Pinch the paper length guide and slide it forward until it is snug against the stack of media. Pinch the paper-width guide and slide it in until it is snug against the stack.

6. Replace the cover. Grasp the paper tray with both hands. Align the tray with the opening in Tray 2. Slide the paper tray back into place.

Tips & Warnings

• Tray 2 can only be used with plain paper. If you need to print on inkjet paper, photo paper, transparencies, or other specialty papers you will need to load them into one of the other paper handling options.

Resources

• HP cp1700 Printer Product Specification