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Selecting print media
The printer is designed to work well with most types of office paper. It is best to test a variety of print
media types before buying large quantities. Use HP media for optimum print quality. See
HP supplies
and accessories. For more information about HP media, see www.hp.com.
Tips for selecting and using print media
For the best results, observe the following guidelines.
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Always use media that conforms to the printer specifications. See
Understanding specifications
for supported media.
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Select the appropriate media type and size from the printer driver. See
Changing print settings.
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Load only one type of media at a time into a tray.
● For the input tray, load media print-side down and aligned against the right and back edges of
the tray. See
Loading media.
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Do not overload the tray. See
Understanding specifications for supported media.
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To prevent jams, poor print quality, and other printer problems, avoid the following media:
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Multipart forms
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Media that is damaged, curled, or wrinkled
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Media with cutouts or perforations
● Media that is heavily textured, embossed, or does not accept ink well
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Media that is too lightweight or stretches easily
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If using recycled media, you might need to lower the ink volume in the printer software to prevent
smeared ink. However, if you lower the ink volume too much, the output might appear washed out.
● If using recycled media, you might need to use another media type to prevent paper jams.
Cards and envelopes
● Avoid envelopes that have a very slick finish, self-stick adhesives, clasps, or windows. Also avoid
cards and envelopes with thick, irregular, or curled edges, or areas that are wrinkled, torn, or
otherwise damaged.
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Use tightly constructed envelopes, and make sure the folds are sharply creased.
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Load envelopes into the printer according to the icon on the tray.
Photo paper
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Use the Best mode to print photographs. Note that in this mode, printing takes longer and more
memory is required from your computer.
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Remove each sheet as it prints and set it aside to dry. Allowing wet media to stack up might
cause smearing.
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