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Hi, I have a Dell printer, and it says "MPF Load Error" every time I try to print something. How do I fix this?

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Verify the Paper Type Matches the Type Set in the Printer´s Operator Panel

To verify the paper type matches the type set in the printer's operator panel, perform the following steps:

  1. Press the MENU button.

  2. Press the down arrow until Tray Settings appears and press the Hi, I have a Dell - return%20arrow%203100cn.jpg button.

  3. Press the down arrow until Paper Type appears and press the button.

  4. Press the down arrow until the specific paper tray (Tray 1, Tray 2, or Multipurpose Feeder) appears and press the return%20arrow%203100cn.jpg button.

  5. Press the down arrow to select the specific paper type, as shown in Table 1, and press the Hi, I have a Dell - return%20arrow%203100cn.jpgeturn%20arrow%203100cn.jpg" alt="return%20arrow%203100cn.jpg" class="h_mi" /> button.

  6. Press the MENU button.

Print from the Multipurpose Feeder (MPF)

To print from the Multipurpose Feeder (MPF), perform the following steps:
  1. Click the Start button, point to Programs, point to Accessories, and click Notepad.

  2. Type the word test.

  3. Click File and then click Print.

  4. In the Print window, verify that the Dell 3000cn / Dell 3010cn / Dell 3100cn printer is selected in the Select Printer dialog box.

  5. Click the Preferences button.

  6. In the Printing Preferences window, click the Paper Tray tab.

  7. Click the Paper Source drop-down and select MPF.

  8. Click OK.

  9. Click Print.


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