Media specifications

This printer accepts a variety of media, such as cut-sheet paper (including up to 100 percent recycled fiber content paper), envelopes, labels, transparencies, and custom-size paper. Properties such as weight, composition, grain, and moisture content are important factors affecting printer performance and output quality. Paper that does not meet the guidelines outlined in this manual can cause the following problems:

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poor print quality

increased jams

premature wear on the printer, requiring repair

Note

CAUTION

Some paper might meet all of the guidelines in this manual 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 large quantities of media, make sure that it meets the requirements specified in this use guide and in the hp LaserJet printer family print media guide (available at http://www.hp.com/support/ljpaperguide). Always test paper before buying large quantities.

Using 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.

Supported sizes of media

Tray 1

Dimensions1

Weight

Capacity2

Minimum size

76 by 127 mm

 

 

(custom)

(3 by 5 inches)

60 to 163 g/m2

100 sheets of 75 g/m2

 

Maximum size

216 by 356 mm

(16 to 43 lb)

(20 lb) paper

 

 

(custom)

(8.5 by 14 inches)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Transparency

 

Thickness:

75 typical

 

 

0.10 to 0.14 mm

 

 

Same as minimum and

(0.0039 to 0.0055 inch)

 

 

 

 

Labels3

Thickness:

50 typical

maximum paper sizes

 

listed above.

0.10 to 0.14 mm

 

 

 

(0.0039 to 0.0055 inch)

 

 

 

 

 

Envelopes

 

Up to 90 g/m2 (16-24 lb)

Up to 10

1.The printer supports a wide range of media sizes. Check the printer software for supported sizes. See “Printing on custom-sized media or cardstock” on page 41.

2.Capacity can vary depending on media weight and thickness, and environmental conditions. 3.Smoothness: 100 to 250 (Sheffield).

Note

You might experience some jams when using any media with a length less than

 

178 mm (7 inches). This can be caused by paper that has been affected by environmental

 

conditions. For optimum performance, make sure you are storing and handling the media correctly

 

(see “Printing and paper storage environment” on page 138).

 

 

134 A Specifications

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