User Guide

Media specifications
This section contains information about the sizes, weights, and amount of media that each tray
supports.
General guidelines
Some print 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 HP 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 the electronic user guide on the device installation CD
and in the HP LaserJet Printer Family Print Media Guide. For ordering information, see
Ordering
parts and supplies.
CAUTION Using print 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.
This printer accepts a variety of media, such as cut-sheet paper (including up to 100% recycled-fiber-
content paper), envelopes, labels, transparencies, HP LaserJet Tough paper, and custom-size
paper. Properties such as weight, composition, grain, and moisture content are important factors
affecting printer performance and output quality. Print 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 printer, requiring repair
NOTE For best results, use only high-quality media, such as HP-brand paper and print
media. Hewlett-Packard Company cannot recommend the use of other brands. Because they
are not HP products, HP cannot influence or control their quality. To order HP-quality papers
and supplies, go to
http://www.hp.com or visit your local HP authorized reseller. It is possible
for paper to meet all of the guidelines specified here 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 a large quantity of media, make sure that it meets the requirements
specified here and in the HP LaserJet Printer Family Print Media Guide. Go to
http://www.hp.com/support/ljpaperguide for more information. Always test media before
purchasing a large quantity.
CAUTION Using media that is outside HP specifications can cause problems for the printer,
requiring repair. This repair is not covered by the Hewlett-Packard warranty or service
agreements.
This section provides the following information about media:
■ Supported sizes and weights of media
■ Supported types of paper
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