HP LaserJet 4250 Service Manual - Page 39

Media specifications This section contains information about the sizes, weights, and amount of media that each tray supports. General guidelines Some print media might meet all of the guidelines in this manual and still not produce satisfactory results. This problem might be the result of improper handling, unacceptable temperature and humidity levels, or other variables over which HP has no control. Before purchasing large quantities of print media, always test a sample and make sure that the print media meets the requirements specified in the electronic user guide on the device installation CD and in the HP LaserJet Printer Family Print Media Guide. For ordering information, see Ordering parts and supplies. CAUTION Using print media that does not meet HP specifications can cause problems for the printer, requiring repair. This repair is not covered by the HP warranty or service agreements. This printer accepts a variety of media, such as cut-sheet paper (including up to 100% recycled-fibercontent paper), envelopes, labels, transparencies, HP LaserJet Tough paper, and custom-size paper. Properties such as weight, composition, grain, and moisture content are important factors affecting printer performance and output quality. Print media that does not meet the guidelines outlined in this manual can cause the following problems: ■ Poor print quality ■ Increased jams ■ Premature wear on the printer, requiring repair NOTE For best results, use only high-quality media, such as HP-brand paper and print media. Hewlett-Packard Company cannot recommend the use of other brands. Because they are not HP products, HP cannot influence or control their quality. To order HP-quality papers and supplies, go to http://www.hp.com or visit your local HP authorized reseller. It is possible for paper to meet all of the guidelines specified here and still not produce satisfactory results. This might be the result of improper handling, unacceptable temperature and humidity levels, or other variables over which Hewlett-Packard has no control. Before purchasing a large quantity of media, make sure that it meets the requirements specified here and in the HP LaserJet Printer Family Print Media Guide. Go to http://www.hp.com/support/ljpaperguide for more information. Always test media before purchasing a large quantity. CAUTION Using media that is outside HP specifications can cause problems for the printer, requiring repair. This repair is not covered by the Hewlett-Packard warranty or service agreements. This section provides the following information about media: ■ Supported sizes and weights of media ■ Supported types of paper Media specifications 25