Operation Manual

Printing on transparencies
Use only transparencies that are recommended for use in laser printers. For transparency
specifications, see
Transparencies.
Guidelines for printing on transparencies
● Print transparencies from tray 1.
● Use the top output bin to reduce curling (this is for transparencies only; for other media
use the rear output bin to reduce curling).
● Remove transparencies from the output bin as they are printed to prevent them from
sticking.
● Place transparencies on a flat surface after removing them from the printer.
● Set the printer driver for transparencies. See
Printing by type and size of media (locking
trays).
● For Macintosh computers, go to the HP LaserJet Utility and select transparencies.
Printing on custom-sized media or cardstock
Postcards, 3 x 5 inch (index) cards, and other custom-sized media can be printed from
tray 1. The minimum media size is 76 x 127 mm (3 x 5 inches) and the maximum media size
is 216 x 356 mm (8.5 x 14 inches).
NOTE
You might experience some jams when using any media that is less than 178 mm (7 inches)
long. Shrinkage might be the result of environmental conditions. For optimum performance,
make sure that you are storing and handling the paper correctly. See
Printing and paper
storage environment. Using media from another manufacturer might also help. Printing on
odd sizes or weights of media (for example, small, long, or narrow paper) can decrease print
speed. The decreased speed helps to prolong the life of internal printer parts. It also
improves print quality with these types of media.
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