2 Using the printer

In this section you will learn how to use the printer driver to change printer settings and to perform basic printer tasks. You will also learn about the special media that you can use with the printer and how to print on that media.

Selecting print media

Before you use the printer, take some time to familiarize yourself with the various media you can use.

The printer is designed to work well with most types of office paper and with 25 percent cotton bond paper. It is best to test a variety of print media types before buying large quantities. Find a media type that works well and is easy to purchase.

NOTE: Use HP media for optimum print quality. These print media types are specifically designed to work well with the printer. For ordering information and part numbers, see HP supplies and accessories.

Tips for selecting and using print media
For the best results, observe the following guidelines:

•Always use paper that conforms to the printer specifications. For a list of supported media, see Understanding supported sizes and Understanding supported media types and weights.

•Load only one paper type at a time into a tray.

•In Tray 1, load media print-side down with the right edge of the media aligned against the right edge and front guide of the tray. See Loading media.

•Load no more than 150 sheets of media into Tray 1.

•Do not use media that is damaged, curled, or wrinkled. Do not use paper with cutouts or perforations or paper that is heavily textured or embossed. These types of media can cause jams and other problems.

•Do not use paper that is too lightweight or stretches easily. These types of paper can feed improperly or jam. See Understanding specifications for supported media.

•Do not use multipart forms.

•Paper that is heavily textured or does not accept ink well can cause poorly filled graphics or text.

Using the printer

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