‘Load Tray 1’, ‘Tray 1 Empty’, ‘Tray 1 Missing’, ‘Tray 1 Low’ or ‘Insert Tray 1’ error messages
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‘Load Tray 1’, ‘Tray 1 Empty’, ‘Tray 1 Missing’, ‘Tray 1 Low’ or ‘Insert Tray 1’ error messages

Here are steps on how to troubleshoot ‘Load Tray 1’, ‘Tray 1 Empty’, ‘Tray 1 Missing’, 'Tray 1 Low' or ‘Insert Tray 1’ error messages on the Lexmark C73x and Lexmark X73x series printers.

Issue description

The
Load Tray 1
,
Tray 1 Missing
, or
Insert Tray 1
error messages indicate that the printer has failed to detect the tray.
The
Tray Low
or
Tray Empty
errors indicate that one or more of the tray sources are
empty
or
low
.
These error messages also show which tray is missing, low, or empty. Follow the directions in the solution to resolve this issue.
Side feeders, such as the multipurpose feeder and the envelope feeder, does
NOT
post a
Tray Low
message.

Solution

If you have just loaded paper in the tray while the printer was off and encounter this issue, leave the printer on and open the tray for a few seconds. Then close the tray and allow the printer one minute to move the tray into position and read the paper level again. This must update the paper-level status and clear the error.
  1. Power off the printer, wait 30 seconds, and then power on the printer again.
    Did the error message return?
    • Yes:
      Continue to
      Step 2
    • No:
      Print a test page. If the page prints, the printer is functioning correctly.
    If you have already tried powering the printer off and on, skip ahead to
    Step 2
    .
  2. Press the
    Menu
    button, select
    Reports
    , and select the
    Menu Settings Page
    .
    If unable to access
    Menu Settings Page
    , skip ahead to
    Step 5
    .
  3. Look for ‘
    Paper Menu
    ’ on one of these pages and verify the
    Tray 1 Size
    and
    Tray 1 Type
    in this section.
    If the
    Tray 1 Size
    and
    Tray 1 Type
    do
    not
    match the paper in the tray, change them to the correct setting (for example, plain paper). Press the
    Menu
    button, then select the
    Paper Menu
    , select
    Paper Type
    , then select
    Tray 1 Type
    . Using the
    navigation keys
    , select
    Plain Paper
    (assuming you are trying to print on plain paper).
  4. Ensure that the paper size and type matches the paper in the tray. False error messages can result from incorrect media settings in the driver or on the MFP. To check whether the tray is set to the correct paper size, see this image and take note of the areas enclosed in red.
  5. If the tray is full and no paper jam is associated with the error, try cleaning the pick rollers. Remove the tray that indicates which source is having the error and look for the pick roller assembly. Pull the arm down. Use a dry, clean cloth and alcohol to remove debris off the pick roller; see this image.
  6. If a paper jam is associated with the error, clear the jam first. If another printer is available, try exchanging the trays. Should there be additional concerns or questions, please contact the
    next level of support
    for further diagnosis.
    The Option tray will
    not
    work in the main tray.
  7. Remove all paper from the tray. Look for and remove any obstructions. Also look for damage to the tray. If any of its parts appear damaged, a service call will likely be required to resolve the issue. Contact the
    next level of support
    for further diagnosis.
LEGACY ID:
SO5298