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Printing on special media
Use these guidelines when printing on special types of media.
NOTE
Special media such as envelopes, transparencies, custom-size paper, or heavy media
greater than 120 g/m
2
is used in Tray 1.
To print on any special media, use the following procedure:
1. Load the media in the paper tray.
2. When the printer prompts you for the paper type, select the correct media type for the
paper loaded in the tray. For example, select GLOSSY when loading HP Gloss Laser
Paper.
3. In the software application or the printer driver, set the media type to match the media
type that is loaded in the paper tray.
NOTE
For the best print quality, always verify that the media type selected on the printer control
panel and the media type selected in the application or printer driver match the type of
media loaded in the tray.
Transparencies
When printing on transparencies, use the following guidelines:
● Handle transparencies using the edges. Oils from your fingers deposited on the
transparency can cause print quality problems.
● Use only overhead transparencies recommended for use in this printer. Hewlett-Packard
recommends using HP Color LaserJet Transparencies with this printer. HP products are
designed to work together for optimum printing results.
● In either the software application or the driver, select TRANSPARENCY as the media
type, or print from a tray that is configured for transparencies.
For more information about how to access the printer drivers, see
Accessing the printer
drivers.
CAUTION
Transparencies not designed for LaserJet printing will melt in the printer, causing damage to
the printer.
Glossy paper
● In either the software application or the driver, select GLOSSY or HEAVY as the media
type, or print from a tray that is configured for glossy paper.
● Use the control panel to set the media type to GLOSSY for the input tray being used.
● Because this affects all print jobs, it is important to return the printer to its original
settings once the job has printed. See
Configuring input trays for more information.
NOTE
Hewlett-Packard recommends using HP Color LaserJet Soft Gloss paper with this printer.
HP products are designed to work together for optimum printing results. If HP Color LaserJet
Soft Gloss paper is not used with this printer, print quality may be compromised.
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