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Page length (Y dimension)

Page width (X dimension)

Media length guides

Media width guides

Use the following procedure to configure a tray for a custom size. Once a custom size is set for a tray, it will be retained until the media length guides are reset.

Setting a custom size in tray 2 or tray 3

1.Open the tray and place the media face-up in the tray.

2.Set the media length guides to the appropriate non-standard position and close the tray.

3.When the tray configuration message appears, press .

4.Press to change ANY CUSTOM to CUSTOM, and then press .

5.Press or to highlight the correct unit (either millimeters or inches), and then press . After the unit of measure is set properly, set the X dimension as follows:

6.Press or to highlight the correct value, and then press .

If the value entered is outside the valid range, Invalid value appears for two seconds. The control- panel display prompts you to enter another value.

After the X dimension is set properly, set the Y dimension as follows:

7.Press or to highlight the correct value, and then press .

If the value entered is outside the valid range, Invalid value appears for two seconds. The control- panel display prompts you to enter another value. The printer shows a message indicating the dimensions for the custom size.

Printing from tray 1 (multipurpose tray)

Tray 1 is a multipurpose tray that holds up to 100 sheets of paper or 10 envelopes. It provides a convenient way to print envelopes, transparencies, custom-size paper, or other types of paper without having to unload the other trays.

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HP 3000, 3800 manual Printing from tray 1 multipurpose tray, Setting a custom size in tray 2 or tray