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Using the printer, Selecting print media, Tips for selecting and using print media - ink

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3 Using the printer 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. Note Tips for selecting and using print media For the best results, observe the following guidelines. z Always use media that conforms to the printer specifications. See Understanding specifications for supported media. z Select the appropriate media type and size from the printer driver. See Changing print settings. z Load only one type of media of the same size at a time into a tray. z For tray 1 and tray 2, load media print-side down and aligned against the right and back edges of the tray. See Loading media. Tray 2 is designed to hold only plain paper. z Do not overload the trays. See Understanding specifications for supported media. z To prevent jams, poor print quality, and other printer problems, avoid the following media: • Multipart forms • Media that is damaged, curled, or wrinkled • Media with cutouts or perforations • Media that is heavily textured, embossed, or does not accept ink well • Media that is too lightweight or stretches easily For more information on printing on supported media, see Printing on special and custom-size media. Cards and envelopes z 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. z Use tightly constructed envelopes, and make sure the folds are sharply creased. z Load envelopes into the printer according to the icon on the tray. 18 3 - Using the printer ENWW

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3 - Using the printer
ENWW
3
Using the printer
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
.
Tips for selecting and using print media
For the best results, observe the following guidelines.
Always use media that conforms to the printer specifications. See
Understanding
specifications for supported media
.
Select the appropriate media type and size from the printer driver. See
Changing
print settings
.
Load only one type of media of the same size at a time into a tray.
For tray 1 and tray 2, load media print-side down and aligned against the right and back
edges of the tray. See
Loading media
.
Note
Tray 2 is designed to hold only plain paper.
Do not overload the trays. See
Understanding specifications for supported media
.
To prevent jams, poor print quality, and other printer problems, avoid the following media:
•
Multipart forms
•
Media that is damaged, curled, or wrinkled
•
Media with cutouts or perforations
•
Media that is heavily textured, embossed, or does not accept ink well
•
Media that is too lightweight or stretches easily
For more information on printing on supported media, see
Printing on special and
custom-size media
.
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.
Use tightly constructed envelopes, and make sure the folds are sharply creased.
Load envelopes into the printer according to the icon on the tray.