HP 2300d HP LaserJet 2300 printer - User Guide - Page 136

Media specifications, Supported sizes of media - laserjet service manual

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Media specifications Note CAUTION This printer accepts a variety of media, such as cut-sheet paper (including up to 100 percent recycled fiber content paper), envelopes, labels, transparencies, and custom-size paper. Properties such as weight, composition, grain, and moisture content are important factors affecting printer performance and output quality. Paper 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 Some paper might meet all of the guidelines in this manual 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 large quantities of media, make sure that it meets the requirements specified in this use guide and in the hp LaserJet printer family print media guide (available at http://www.hp.com/support/ljpaperguide). Always test paper before buying large quantities. Using 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. Supported sizes of media Note Tray 1 Dimensions1 Weight Capacity2 Minimum size (custom) Maximum size (custom) 76 by 127 mm (3 by 5 inches) 216 by 356 mm (8.5 by 14 inches) 60 to 163 g/m2 (16 to 43 lb) 100 sheets of 75 g/m2 (20 lb) paper Transparency Labels3 Envelopes Same as minimum and maximum paper sizes listed above. Thickness: 0.10 to 0.14 mm (0.0039 to 0.0055 inch) 75 typical Thickness: 0.10 to 0.14 mm (0.0039 to 0.0055 inch) Up to 90 g/m2 (16-24 lb) 50 typical Up to 10 1.The printer supports a wide range of media sizes. Check the printer software for supported sizes. See "Printing on custom-sized media or cardstock" on page 41. 2.Capacity can vary depending on media weight and thickness, and environmental conditions. 3.Smoothness: 100 to 250 (Sheffield). You might experience some jams when using any media with a length less than 178 mm (7 inches). This can be caused by paper that has been affected by environmental conditions. For optimum performance, make sure you are storing and handling the media correctly (see "Printing and paper storage environment" on page 138). 134 A Specifications ENWW

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A Specifications
ENWW
Media specifications
This printer accepts a variety of media, such as cut-sheet paper (including up to 100 percent
recycled fiber content paper), envelopes, labels, transparencies, and custom-size paper.
Properties such as weight, composition, grain, and moisture content are important factors
affecting printer performance and output quality. Paper 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
Some paper might meet all of the guidelines in this manual 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 large quantities of media, make sure that it meets the requirements specified
in this
use
guide and in the
hp LaserJet printer family print media guide
(available at
). Always test paper before buying large quantities.
CAUTION
Using 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.
Supported sizes of media
Note
You might experience some jams when using any media with a length less than
178 mm (7 inches). This can be caused by paper that has been affected by environmental
conditions. For optimum performance, make sure you are storing and handling the media correctly
(see
“Printing and paper storage environment” on page 138
).
Tray 1
Dimensions
1
Weight
Capacity
2
Minimum size
(custom)
76 by 127 mm
(3 by 5 inches)
60 to 163 g/m
2
(16 to 43 lb)
100 sheets of 75 g/m
2
(20 lb) paper
Maximum size
(custom)
216 by 356 mm
(8.5 by 14 inches)
Transparency
Same as minimum and
maximum paper sizes
listed above.
Thickness:
0.10 to 0.14 mm
(0.0039 to 0.0055 inch)
75 typical
Labels
3
Thickness:
0.10 to 0.14 mm
(0.0039 to 0.0055 inch)
50 typical
Envelopes
Up to 90 g/m
2
(16-24 lb)
Up to 10
1.The printer supports a wide range of media sizes. Check the printer software for supported sizes.
See
“Printing on custom-sized media or cardstock” on page 41
.
2.Capacity can vary depending on media weight and thickness, and environmental conditions.
3.Smoothness: 100 to 250 (Sheffield).