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General guidelines Some 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 Hewlett-Packard 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 this user guide and in the HP LaserJet Printer Family Print Media Guide, which you can view on the Web at www.hp.com/support/ljpaperguide. For ordering information, see Accessories and ordering information on page 101. CAUTION: Using media that does not meet HP specifications can cause problems for the device, requiring repair. This repair is not covered by the Hewlett-Packard warranty or service agreements. The device accepts a variety of media, such as cut-sheet paper (including up to 100% recycled-fibercontent paper), envelopes, labels, transparencies, LaserJet glossy paper, HP LaserJet Tough paper, and custom-size paper. Properties such as weight, composition, grain, and moisture content are important factors that affect performance and output quality. 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 device, requiring repair Choosing paper and other media Properties such as weight, grain, and moisture content are important factors that affect performance and quality. To achieve the best possible print quality, only use high-quality media that is designed for laser printers. See Guidelines for using media on page 16 for detailed paper and media specifications. NOTE: Always test a sample of the media before you purchase large quantities. Your media supplier should understand the requirements specified in the HP LaserJet Printer Family Print Media Guide (HP part number 5963-7863). See Guidelines for using media on page 16 for more information. HP media HP recommends that you use HP LaserJet media in the device. Media to avoid The device can handle many types of media. Using media that is outside the specifications degrades print quality and increases the chance of jams occurring. ● Do not use media that is too rough. ● Do not use media that contains cutouts or perforations other than standard 3-hole punched paper. ● Do not use multipart forms. ● Do not use paper that contains a watermark if you are printing solid patterns. 14 Chapter 3 Media specifications ENWW

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General guidelines
Some 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 Hewlett-Packard 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 this user guide and in the
HP LaserJet Printer Family Print
Media Guide
, which you can view on the Web at
www.hp.com/
support/ljpaperguide
. For ordering
information, see
Accessories and ordering information
on page
101
.
CAUTION:
Using media that does not meet HP specifications can cause problems for the device,
requiring repair. This repair is not covered by the Hewlett-Packard warranty or service agreements.
The device accepts a variety of media, such as cut-sheet paper (including up to 100% recycled-fiber-
content paper), envelopes, labels, transparencies, LaserJet glossy paper, HP LaserJet Tough paper,
and custom-size paper. Properties such as weight, composition, grain, and moisture content are
important factors that affect performance and output quality. 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 device, requiring repair
Choosing paper and other media
Properties such as weight, grain, and moisture content are important factors that affect performance
and quality. To achieve the best possible print quality, only use high-quality media that is designed for
laser printers. See
Guidelines for using media
on page
16
for detailed paper and media specifications.
NOTE:
Always test a sample of the media before you purchase large quantities. Your media supplier
should understand the requirements specified in the
HP LaserJet Printer Family Print Media Guide
(HP part number 5963-7863). See
Guidelines for using media
on page
16
for more information.
HP media
HP recommends that you use HP LaserJet media in the device.
Media to avoid
The device can handle many types of media. Using media that is outside the specifications degrades
print quality and increases the chance of jams occurring.
Do not use media that is too rough.
Do not use media that contains cutouts or perforations other than standard 3-hole punched paper.
Do not use multipart forms.
Do not use paper that contains a watermark if you are printing solid patterns.
14
Chapter 3
Media specifications
ENWW