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Guidelines for using media You can print on a variety of media, such as paper (including up to 100% recycled-fiber-content paper), envelopes, labels, transparencies, and custom-size media. The following are the supported media sizes: ● Minimum: 76 by 127 mm (3 x 5 inches) ● Maximum: 216 by 356 mm (8.5 x 14 inches) Properties such as weight, grain, and moisture content are important factors that affect printer performance and quality. To achieve the best possible print quality, only use high-quality media that is designed for laser printers. NOTE Always test a sample of the media before you purchase large quantities. HP media HP recommends a variety of media. See the HP LaserJet Printer Family Print Media Guide (http://www.hp.com/support/ljpaperguide/) for a full list. Media to avoid Media outside the printer specifications will cause a loss of print quality and increase the occurrence of jams. ● Do not use paper that is too rough. ● Do not use paper with cutouts or perforations other than standard 3-hole punched paper. ● Do not use multi-part or multi-page forms. ● Do not use paper with a watermark if you are printing solid patterns. Media that can damage the printer Avoid media that can damage the printer. ● Do not use media with staples attached. ● Do not use transparencies designed for inkjet printers or other low temperature printers. Use only transparencies that are specified for use with HP LaserJet printers. ● Do not use photo paper intended for inkjet printers. ● Do not use paper that is embossed or coated and is not designed for the temperatures of the printer's image fuser. Select media that can tolerate temperatures of 200° C (392° F) for 0.1 second. HP produces a selection of media that is designed for the HP LaserJet P2015 Series printers. ● Do not use letterhead paper with low temperature dyes or thermography. Preprinted forms or letterhead must use inks that can tolerate temperatures of 200° C (392° F) for 0.1 second. ● Do not use any media that produces hazardous emissions, or that melts, offsets, or discolors when exposed to 200° C (392° F) for 0.1 second. To order HP LaserJet printing supplies, go to http://www.hp.com/go/ljsupplies/ in the U.S. or to http://www.hp.com/ghp/buyonline.html/ worldwide. ENWW Guidelines for using media 19

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Guidelines for using media
You can print on a variety of media, such as paper (including up to 100% recycled-fiber-content paper),
envelopes, labels, transparencies, and custom-size media. The following are the supported media sizes:
Minimum: 76 by 127 mm (3 x 5 inches)
Maximum: 216 by 356 mm (8.5 x 14 inches)
Properties such as weight, grain, and moisture content are important factors that affect printer
performance and quality. To achieve the best possible print quality, only use high-quality media that is
designed for laser printers.
NOTE
Always test a sample of the media before you purchase large quantities.
HP media
HP recommends a variety of media. See the
HP LaserJet Printer Family Print Media Guide
(
support/ljpaperguide/
) for a full list.
Media to avoid
Media outside the printer specifications will cause a loss of print quality and increase the occurrence of
jams.
Do not use paper that is too rough.
Do not use paper with cutouts or perforations other than standard 3-hole punched paper.
Do not use multi-part or multi-page forms.
Do not use paper with a watermark if you are printing solid patterns.
Media that can damage the printer
Avoid media that can damage the printer.
Do not use media with staples attached.
Do not use transparencies designed for inkjet printers or other low temperature printers. Use only
transparencies that are specified for use with HP LaserJet printers.
Do not use photo paper intended for inkjet printers.
Do not use paper that is embossed or coated and is not designed for the temperatures of the
printer's image fuser. Select media that can tolerate temperatures of 200° C (392° F) for 0.1 second.
HP produces a selection of media that is designed for the HP LaserJet P2015 Series printers.
Do not use letterhead paper with low temperature dyes or thermography. Preprinted forms or
letterhead must use inks that can tolerate temperatures of 200° C (392° F) for 0.1 second.
Do not use any media that produces hazardous emissions, or that melts, offsets, or discolors when
exposed to 200° C (392° F) for 0.1 second.
To order HP LaserJet printing supplies, go to
go/ljsupplies/
in the U.S. or to
ghp/buyonline.html/
worldwide.
ENWW
Guidelines for using media
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