HP 5100 HP LaserJet 5100 Series - User Guide - Page 55

Printing Cards, Custom-Size and Heavy Paper Custom-size paper can be printed from Tray 1 or the optional 500-sheet tray. For paper specifications, see page A-2. Tray Tray 1 Optional 500-Sheet Tray Minimum Size 3 by 5 inches (76 by 127 mm) 5.8 by 8.2 inches (148 by 210 mm) Maximum Size 12.28 by 18.5 inches (312 by 470 mm) 11.7 by 16.5 inches (297 by 419 mm) OR 11 x 17 inches (280 by 432 mm) Note The maximum paper weight is 53 lb (199 g/m2) from Tray 1 and 28 lb (105 g/m2) from the 500-sheet tray. Heavy paper and very small or very large custom-size paper should be printed from Tray 1 to the rear output bin. Open the rear output bin to use it (page 26). The printer's control panel can be set for one custom size at a time. Do not load more than one size of custom paper into the printer. When you print large numbers of small or narrow media and standard paper, for best printing performance print paper first, then the small or narrow media. To alternate paper and small or narrow media, from the Configuration Menu in the printer's control panel select SMALL PAPER SPEED=SLOW. For information on setting custom paper sizes, see page 50. ENWW Chapter 2: Printing Tasks 47