HP 4500 N manual Media-Handling Problems, Printer feeds multiple sheets

Media-Handling Problems

Use only media that meets the specifications outlined in the

HP LaserJet Printer Family Paper Specification Guide.

For media specifications for this printer, see the “Supported Media Weights and Sizes” section in chapter 3.

Printer feeds multiple sheets

Cause	Solution
The input tray is overfilled.	Remove excess media from the input tray.
The media is not under the tabs in the input	Open the input tray and verify that the media is
tray (Trays 2 and 3).	seated under the metal tabs.
Print media is sticking together.	Remove media, flex it, rotate it 180 degrees or
	flip it over, and then reload it into the tray.
	Note: Do not fan media. Fanning can cause
	static electricity, which can cause media to
	stick together.
Media does not meet the specifications for this	Only use media that meets the media-use
printer.	specifications for this printer (see the
	supported media weights and sizes section in
	chapter 3).

Printer feeds incorrect page size

Cause	Solution
The correct media size is not loaded in the	Load the correct size media in the input tray.
input tray.
The correct media size is not selected in your	Select the correct media size from your
software application or printer driver.	software application or printer driver.
The correct media size for Tray 1 is not	From the control panel, select the correct
selected in the printer control panel.	media size for Tray 1.

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