Choosing paper and other media | HP 1015 instruction

Choosing paper and other media

HP LaserJet printers produce excellent print quality documents. You can print on a variety of media, such as paper (including up to 100% recycled fiber content paper), envelopes, labels, transparencies, and custom-sized media. The following are the supported media sizes:

●Minimum: 76 by 127 mm (3 by 5 in.)

●Maximum: 216 by 356 mm (8.5 by 14 in)

Properties such as weight, grain, and moisture content are important factors that affect printer performance and quality. To achieve the best possible print quality, only use high-quality media designed for laser printers. See Printer media specifications for detailed paper and media specifications.

Note	Always test a sample of the media before you purchase large quantities. Your media supplier should
	understand the requirements specified in the HP LaserJet printer family print media guide (HP part
	number 5963-7863). See Printer media specifications for more information.

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HP 1015 manual Choosing paper and other media

Contents

Use Page User guide Copyright Information Contents Printing tasks Problemsolving Appendix D Ordering supplies Printer basics WWW links for drivers, software, and support Quick access to more informationWhere to look for more information User guide links Printer configurations Hp LaserJet Save time Printer featuresPrint with excellent quality Save money Walk around Hp LaserJet 1010 series printer Enww Printer control panel Priority input tray Media pathsMain input tray Printer media guides Output bin Print cartridge access Print cartridge door Printer software Installing printer softwareTo install the print driver for Windows Supported operating systems To install the print driver for Windows NT To install printer software for all other operating systems Printer properties driver Click Properties, or click Printing Preferences Printer properties online help Print setting prioritiesTo access the printer properties online help Software for Macintosh computers Accessing the print driver Mac OSAccessing the print driver Mac OS X Click Print Center Printer connections Connecting the USB cableConnecting the parallel cable USB connections Media Choosing paper and other media Media to avoid Media that may damage the printer Optimizing print quality for media types Loading media Specific types of media Printing on transparencies or labels To print transparencies or labels Printing on envelopes Printing one envelope Printing multiple envelopes Printing on envelopes Printing on letterhead and preprinted forms To print letterhead or preprinted forms Printing on custom-sized media and cardstock To print on custom-sized media or cardstock Chapter Printing tasks Accessing the watermark feature Printing watermarks Accessing the multiple pages per sheet feature Printing on both sides of the paper manual duplexing To manually duplex Printing on both sides of the paper manual duplexing Printing booklets Printing booklets Canceling a print job Understanding print quality settings Using EconoMode Saves toner Maintenance Using HP print cartridges HP policy on non-HP print cartridges Storing print cartridges Print cartridge life expectancy Saving toner Changing the print cartridge Sets toner into the fabric Cleaning the printer Cleaning the print cartridge area Cleaning the printer Cleaning the printer media path Managing the printer Demo Configuration reportPrinter information pages To view hp toolbox Using the hp toolboxSupported browsers Hp toolbox sections Other links Troubleshooting tab Status tab Documentation tab Set up status alertsAlerts tab Information tab Advanced printer settings windowSettings tab Chapter Problemsolving Is the Ready light on? Finding the solutionIs the printer set up correctly? Can you print a demo page? Does the printed page look like you expected? Is the print quality acceptable?Is the printer communicating with the computer? Contact HP support Cleaning Mode/Engine test Status light patterns Return to Finding the solution Media handling problems Media handling problems ProblemSolution Printed page problems Problem Solution Printed page is different than what appeared on screen Printer software problems Printer software problems Problem Toner specks Improving print qualityLight print or faded Dropouts Toner smear Vertical linesGray background Loose toner Skew Vertical repetitive defectsMisformed characters Curl or wave Wrinkles or creases Toner scatter outline Clearing jams Typical media jam locations Removing a jammed Return to Finding the solution Cleaning the pickup roller Failure to complete this procedure might damage the printer Changing the pickup roller Enww Changing the pickup roller Changing the printer separation pad Changing the printer separation pad Chapter Printer specifications Acoustic emissions SpecificationsPrinter specifications Environmental specifications Printer specifications Electrical specifications1 Port availability Printer specifications Physical specificationsPrinter capacities and ratings FCC compliance Environmental product stewardship program Protecting the environment Spare parts and supplies availability PaperMaterial restrictions For more information Material safety data sheet Regulatory statements Declaration of Conformity Korean EMI statement Vcci statement Japan Laser safety statementCanadian DOC regulations Laser statement for Finland Laserturvallisuus Luokan 1 Laserlaite Klass 1 Laser Apparat Appendix a Media specifications Printer media specifications Supported media sizes Paper Guidelines for using mediaPaper usage Symptom Problem with paper Solution Label construction LabelsTransparencies Envelopes with double-side seams EnvelopesEnvelope construction Envelopes with adhesive strips or flaps Card stock guidelines Card stock and heavy mediaCard stock construction Appendix B Warranty and licensing Hewlett-Packard software license agreement HP Software License Terms Hewlett-Packard limited warranty statement Limited warranty for print cartridge life Frequently asked questions Hardware service Extended warranty Guidelines for repacking the printer How to contact HP Ordering information Description or use Order number Ordering suppliesOrdering supplies Appendix D Ordering supplies Index Index Index Index Index Page Q2460-90909