Printing on custom-sized media and cardstock | HP 1015 manual

Printing on custom-sized media and cardstock

The HP LaserJet 1010 series printer can print on custom-sized media or cardstock between 76 by 127 mm (3 by 5 in.) and 216 by 356 mm (8.5 by 14 in.). Depending on the media, you can print up to 10 sheets from the priority input tray. Use the main input tray for multiple sheets.

CAUTION	Make sure that the sheets are not stuck together before you load them.

To print on custom-sized media or cardstock

1Load the media with the narrow side forward and the side to be printed facing up. Adjust the side and rear media guides to fit the media.

2Access the printer properties (or printing preferences in Windows 2000 and XP). See Printer properties (driver) for instructions.

3On the Paper/Quality tab or the Paper tab (the Paper Type/Quality tab for some Mac drivers), select the custom size option. Specify the dimensions of the custom-sized media.

Note	Not all printer features are available from all drivers or operating systems. See the printer properties
	(driver) online Help for information about availability of features for that driver.
	4 Print the document.
	4 Print the document.

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HP 1015 manual Printing on custom-sized media and cardstock, To print on custom-sized media or cardstock

Contents

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