Does this have a manual paper feed slot? How does it handle letter-sized envelopes, small-pack printable labels, or other oddball papers?
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The printer doesn't have a single sheet feeder that I have found. There is only one paper drawer. The drawer capacity is very small for a laser printer. I believe you can load envelopes in the drawer but you have to remove the paper first. I haven't had a need to print labels but I'm sure you can load Avery labels in the 8-1/2 x 11 inch feeder
1058628
No manual paper feed slot. Does not handle large card stock very well (tends to jam). Haven't tried any other paper products.
813057
Automatically, I believe. I think it just has the one paper loader (top/vertical loading) and it has paper-size spacers that you use to select the size of paper going in. At least, you set the width of the paper. I think the software is really what sets the actual size of the paper being fed into the printer.
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no. The bottom section is the paper drawer, then door above is the manual feed slot for envelopes, individual sheets of paper, etc. One quick note, this printer does auto duplex when printing(bonus :-) I though all duplexing was manual on this model), then if you are scanning or copying 2 sided documents, you have to manually "duplex"
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No. The only paper feeds are from the paper tray (underneath) and the rear feeder. Both must be blank paper. Automatic Document Feeders, which is what you are looking for, are considerably more expensive.
138443
Howdy! 8) I can't find any info on this site or HP's site about manual feeds for this printer. I do some printing on fine art metals and need to hand feed the metal paper (usually through a slot in the back) so it doesn't bend. Usually when your printer feeds from a paper tray, it grabs the paper and bends it up, into and through the printer. But fine art metals don't bend so they can't feed through the auto/paper tray. Does anyone know if there's a manual feed option on the B8550 that would keep the paper flat?
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It handles envelopes just fine. Be aware of off brand toners. I used some and they leaked. When I went back to the HP toner the printer would now longer accept them. I am still looking to fix this machine so if you know anyone that can help let me know.
1122681
Built in to the tray is a small slot for manual feed. I have not had any jams so far. Paper path is reasonably straight.
473088
It has a drop down feeder on the front of the printer that you can flip down and Make single sheet prints for Letter Head Or Envelopes One At A time. If you need small quantities = good. Large = bad.
656077
Yes it does have a manual feed tray. You would print envelopes by choosing non-duplex printing. I prefer to retrieve them from the back door rather than letting them go to the output tray. Mind you, both Brother laser printers that I have do not print envelopes cleanly or evenly - but that could also be because I use cheap envelopes - your "mileage" may vary.
1561688
Does this allow you to hand-feed single sheets? I only see the tray to hold a stack of paper.
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It does not feed envelopes. Inside the paper tray there is a warning symbol about not feeding envelopes.
2219973
It handles envelopes just fine.Be aware of off brand toners. I used some and they leaked. When I went back to the HP toner the printer would now longer accept them. I am still looking to fix this machine so if you know anyone that can help let me know.
1923585
Not really. It does have two paper trays, one intended for normal paper and envelopes, the other for photo paper stock. I just finished printing Christmas card envelopes to mixed success. The instructions claim that up to 10 envelopes may be stacked in the paper tray. I found that it struggled to feed the envelopes properly, sometimes feeding two at a time...and occasionally jamming. I missed being able to feed envelopes one by one by hand. The envelopes that did feed correctly (~95%) printed beautifully however.
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Mine has a 500-sheet main tray and a fold-out "alternate feed" tray, for envelopes and the like.
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Yes, that's the way I have mine setup. and I feed labels and envelopes through the manual tray. It knows what size paper is in each tray and automatically does it's thing. Great printer! there's even a wireless app for your tablet or phone. Scan and copy work well also.
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My husband and I recently purchased this printer. I used a very heavy bond card stock. At first I tried running it through the manual feed and it worked but not great since it is a 1 page manual feed. My husband suggested I try it in the regular paper tray and it worked great.
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It does have a manual feed tray. I have it set up so that it will only pull from the manual feed tray when paper is loaded, otherwise, pull from the other tray. You can set that up in the "Tray Behavior" section of the printer's settings. I hope that helps!