Translation guide
How to express the mechanism or action that moves paper into a device, such as a printer, copier, or fax machine.
Referring to the part of a device that feeds paper, or the action of feeding paper.
The most common and general term for the paper feed mechanism or function in printers, copiers, etc.
紙送りがうまくいかない。
The paper feed isn't working properly.
このプリンターは紙送りが自動です。
This printer has an automatic paper feed.
Literally 'paper supply', often used in technical contexts or on device buttons/displays. Slightly more formal than 紙送り.
給紙トレイに紙をセットしてください。
Please load paper into the paper feed tray.
Verb phrase meaning 'to feed paper'. Used when describing the action rather than the mechanism.
この機械は紙を一枚ずつ送ります。
This machine feeds paper one sheet at a time.
Referring to a slot where you insert paper by hand, often for special paper types.
The manual feed tray or bypass tray. Common on printers for feeding envelopes, thick paper, etc.
手差しトレイから封筒を印刷できます。
You can print envelopes from the manual paper feed.
A paper feed error has occurred.
Manual paper feed (function). Often seen in printer settings.
手差し給紙を選択してください。
Please select manual paper feed.