Card stock and heavy paper

Many types of card stock can be printed from tray 1, including index cards and postcards. Some card stock performs better than others because its construction is better suited for feeding through a laser printer.

For optimum printer performance, do not use paper heavier than 200 g/m2 (53 lb) in tray 1 or 120 g/m2 (32 lb) in other trays. Paper that is too heavy might cause misfeeds, stacking problems, jams, poor toner fusing, poor print quality, or excessive mechanical wear.

Note

Printing on heavier paper might be possible if the tray is not filled to capacity, and short-grain

 

paper with a smoothness rating of 100 to 180 Sheffield is used.

 

 

Card stock construction

Smoothness: Card stock should have smoothness in the range of 100 to 180 Sheffield.

￿Construction: Card stock should lie flat with less than 5 mm (0.2 inch) of curl. It should be short-grain paper to improve feeding and reduce wear on the printer.

Condition: Make sure that card stock is not wrinkled, nicked, or otherwise damaged.

￿Sizes: Use only card stock within the following size ranges:

•minimum: 76 by 127 mm (3 by 5 inch)

•maximum: 216 by 356 mm (8.5 by 14 inch)

Before loading card stock in tray 1, make sure that it is regular in shape and not damaged. Also, make sure that the cards are not stuck together.

Card stock guidelines

If cards curl or jam, try printing from tray 1 and opening the rear output bin.

￿Set margins at least 6 mm (0.24 inch) away from the edges of the paper.

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4300dtn, 4200tn, 4200n, 4200dtnsl, 4200dtn specifications

The HP 4300 series and 4200 series printers are workhorses designed for busy office environments, providing reliable printing solutions with advanced features geared towards enhancing productivity. Both series are known for their speed, quality, and efficiency, making them ideal for high-volume printing tasks.

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