switching paper trays

[apiscopo]

I am wondering if there is a way to switch betwen using paper tray 1 and 2. I would like to keep Legal size paper in tray 2 and regular letter sized paper in tray 1 but cannot find a way to select tray 2 when I want to print legal sized documents.

[Drakster]

Hi @apiscopo,

Thanks for showing your interest in the HP Forums!

I see that you need to be able to select tray 2 when printing on legal sized paper. I would be happy to help you and please remember to return to this thread and mark 'Accept as Solution', if I have successfully helped you resolve the issue. If you wish to say 'thanks' for my effort to help, click the 'thumbs up' to give me a Kudos.

Please try the steps within this guide: 

Changing the paper type or size

• On your Mac, open the photo or document you want to print.
• Click File, and then click Print.
• Make sure your printer is selected.
• If you do not see options on the Print dialog box, click Show Details.
• Select the Paper Size from the drop-down menu.
• Under Paper Type/Quality, select the Paper Type, such as plain or photo paper.
• Select Paper Feed from the drop-down menu, and then select Printer Default, Tray 1, Tray 2, Tray 3, Tray 4, Manual Feed, or Envelope Feed.

 NOTE: The number of printer tray options varies depending on the printer.

• Make changes to any other print settings, then click Print.

Source

Please make sure that the Apple Updates are current on your computer.

I hope this helps clear up any confusion. Please respond if you have any concerns. Good luck! 

[apiscopo]

Not getting the option to select Paper Type, nor the option to select paper Feed.

[Rainbow7000 · Accepted solution]

Hi @apiscopo,

I just wanted to stop in and share my own suggestions for you wanting to print legal sized media from tray 2 from your Officejet 8740.

After checking the printer specifications, you cannot load and print from legal sized paper in tray 2, and only plain paper is an option.

Printer Specs

I know this is not what you are looking to do however, I hope this helps answer your question.

Hit the "Accept as Solution" if we've reached a solution, and the "thumbs up" to say thanks for my help. 🙂

Have a great day:D