Selecting print media
You can print on a variety of print media, such as plain paper, envelopes and labels. Always use print media that
meet the guidelines for use with your printer.
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Guidelines to select print media
Guidelines to select print media
Print media that does not meet the guidelines outlined in this user’s guide may cause the following problems:
● Poor print quality
● Increased paper jams
● Premature wear on the printer
Properties, such as weight, composition, grain, and moisture content, are important factors that aect the
printer’s performance and the output quality. When you choose print materials, consider the following:
● The type, size, and weight of the print media for your printer are described in print media specications
(see "Print media specications").
● Desired outcome: The print media you choose should be appropriate for your project.
● Brightness: Some print media are whiter than others and produce sharper, more vibrant images.
● Surface smoothness: The smoothness of the print media aects how crisp the printing looks on the paper.
NOTE: Some print media may meet all of the guidelines in this user’s guide and still not produce satisfactory
results. This may be the result of the sheets characteristics, improper handling, unacceptable temperature and
humidity levels, or other variables over which cannot be controlled.
Before purchasing large quantities of print media, ensure that it meets the requirements specied in this user’s
guide.
CAUTION: Using print media that does not meet these specications may cause problems or require repairs.
Such repairs are not covered by HP’s warranty or service agreements.
The amount of paper put into the tray may dier according to media type used (see "Print media specications").
Make sure not to use the inkjet photo paper with this printer. It could cause damage to the printer.
Use designated print media (see "Print media specications").
WARNING! The use of inammable media or foreign materials left in the printer may lead to overheating of the
unit and equipment damage.
The amount of paper put into the tray may dier according to media type used (see "Print media specications").
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